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Someone explain please 16:9, 3:2,4:3, 1:1,4:5
Aug 25, 2013 10:35:22 #
Thank you all for your explanations. So for a print 11X14 what would I need to set my camera at?
Aug 25, 2013 11:17:17 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Variable ratio light years??? I can see Einstein waking back up to address that possibility! ;-)
So how many MP in a 16:9 Lightyear image and how much memory do you need for that? :?: :shock:
Aug 25, 2013 11:24:34 #
Got to get another cup of coffee. Thank goodness the kitchen isn't light years away. Einstein would be proud of y'all. lol lol
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Aug 25, 2013 12:00:41 #
And the ratios also apply to pixels. My D5200 produces 24MP JPEGs that are 6000 pixels by 4000 pixels or 3 x 2. If I decide I want to print at 200 pixels per inch, I can get a print of 30 x 20 inches. 400 pixels per inch would give me a 15 x 10 inch print. It is all just ratios.
Aug 25, 2013 12:16:15 #
Aug 25, 2013 12:22:53 #
mel wrote:
Thank you all for your explanations. So for a print 11X14 what would I need to set my camera at?
You do not "set" the camera. You have to shoot the photo knowing that what will be the 14" side MUST have some empty space on the ends or your 11x14 crop will cut it off. So just shoot a bit looser to allow for that.
The 11x14 is very close to the 4:5 ratio. Your camera shoots a 4:6 ratio. If shooting in landscape (horizontal) leave room on the left and right. If shooting vertical, leave extra room at the top and bottom.
Aug 25, 2013 12:56:08 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Terra Australis wrote:
Wow! Some of the posters here sure made it complex.
They are simply ratios. So a 16:9 is 9 units high and 16 units wide.
That could be 16 x 9 inches.
4:3 is 4 units wide and 3 units high.
That could be 4 feet by 3 feet.
It is simply a units by (same) units ratio.
The Captain got it right with Light years. He must be still treking.
Oliver
They are simply ratios. So a 16:9 is 9 units high and 16 units wide.
That could be 16 x 9 inches.
4:3 is 4 units wide and 3 units high.
That could be 4 feet by 3 feet.
It is simply a units by (same) units ratio.
The Captain got it right with Light years. He must be still treking.
Oliver
16:9 is also the screen size ratio for wide screen TVs and monitors and 4:3 is the screen ratio for older conventional TVs and monitors.
Aug 25, 2013 13:04:23 #
Now that you all have raised my level of confusion to a higher plane (plain?) is there an aspect ration that one should use generally as between 3:2 or 4:3???
For the record, I just LOVE this group, even if it disturbs my confusion levels :-)
For the record, I just LOVE this group, even if it disturbs my confusion levels :-)
Aug 25, 2013 13:29:45 #
Frank wrote:
Now that you all have raised my level of confusion to a higher plane (plain?) is there an aspect ration that one should use generally as between 3:2 or 4:3???
For the record, I just LOVE this group, even if it disturbs my confusion levels :-)
For the record, I just LOVE this group, even if it disturbs my confusion levels :-)
Frank, I think your confusing everyone, or at least me.
I believe some of the cameras with the electronic view finders can be set to different aspect ratios. You would be using less of the full sensor. But it may be handy to shoot in the ratio you like to print.
Maybe 4:5 is close. That makes an 8/10 print, to which you can get frames for, even at the 99 cent stores. SS
Aug 25, 2013 13:52:03 #
BV PRAKASH
Loc: BANGALORE, INDIA
Linda said the ratios are also used in macro discussion. Can someone throw some light on that too ?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 25, 2013 14:26:27 #
mel wrote:
Please keep it simple for my slow brain.
Just add "inch" after each number, like 16 inches by 9 inches. If the number is too small or too big, just multiply or divide to adjust to your the print size you want. For instance, a 3:2 you might want to double to 6 inches by 4 inches, which is the same "ratio". I would recommend that you keep your camera at that ratio for all pictures if you want to simplify your life and not have to worry about changing for different prints.
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Aug 25, 2013 14:38:14 #
mel wrote:
Thank you all for your explanations. So for a print 11X14 what would I need to set my camera at?
4X5 would be very close to your 11X14. I would recommend that you stick to the more standard 3X2 (2X3).
Aug 25, 2013 16:54:35 #
Frank wrote:
Now that you all have raised my level of confusion to a higher plane (plain?) is there an aspect ration that one should use generally as between 3:2 or 4:3???
I would go with CaptainC's advice. Shoot wide and crop in PP.
You should set your camera to shoot at the largest possible image size. It should have that as the default setting.
Aug 25, 2013 16:58:24 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
MT Shooter wrote:
Variable ratio light years??? I can see Einstein waking back up to address that possibility! ;-)
I admire your very creative thinking. It could open a whole new chapter in relativistic physics.
Aug 25, 2013 20:27:13 #
CaptainC wrote:
You do not "set" the camera. You have to shoot the photo knowing that what will be the 14" side MUST have some empty space on the ends or your 11x14 crop will cut it off. So just shoot a bit looser to allow for that.
The 11x14 is very close to the 4:5 ratio. Your camera shoots a 4:6 ratio. If shooting in landscape (horizontal) leave room on the left and right. If shooting vertical, leave extra room at the top and bottom.
The 11x14 is very close to the 4:5 ratio. Your camera shoots a 4:6 ratio. If shooting in landscape (horizontal) leave room on the left and right. If shooting vertical, leave extra room at the top and bottom.
Thank you Captain. My SX50 does shoot 4:5 ratio. so that what I will keep it on. I appreciate all the help I get from you great people.
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