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How many MB when printing
Jul 9, 2012 20:59:40 #
I apologize for my ignorance but this will be my first attempt at printing. I am using Adorama and was wondering how many MB I should use. I shoot in RAW and downsize to about 3MB for posting on Flickr. What is the appropriate size for say a 11x14 metal print? Thank you so much for your help.
Jul 9, 2012 21:16:19 #
Personally, I would upload the largest file you have of each photo. If they need to cut it down, they will, but giving them the full size file will guarantee you the best quality print. Some may not agree with me, but that's what I do when I am going for an expensive or oversized print. ;)
Jul 9, 2012 22:46:54 #
6 MP (megapixels, not MB-megabytes) will give you 10x15 at 200 dpi.
http://www.design215.com/toolbox/megapixels.php
http://www.design215.com/toolbox/megapixels.php
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Jul 10, 2012 01:47:37 #
Kalina54 wrote:
I apologize for my ignorance but this will be my first attempt at printing. I am using Adorama and was wondering how many MB I should use. I shoot in RAW and downsize to about 3MB for posting on Flickr. What is the appropriate size for say a 11x14 metal print? Thank you so much for your help.
Depending on the file format you send for printing, file size will vary. A 14" X 11" photo, printed at 200 ppi is 2800 X 2200 pixels. Use this calculator to calculate file size:
http://web.forret.com/tools/megapixel.asp?width=2800&height=2200
Jul 10, 2012 03:26:48 #
Kalina54 wrote:
I apologize for my ignorance but this will be my first attempt at printing. I am using Adorama and was wondering how many MB I should use. I shoot in RAW and downsize to about 3MB for posting on Flickr. What is the appropriate size for say a 11x14 metal print? Thank you so much for your help.
Kalina, why don't you call Adorama and ask them what they recommend to print onto metal( I assume you mean real metal, not metalic paper).If you trust your PP work you will only want to convert from your RAW to JPG one time so as to not to keep degrading the image. Also if you know the exact size of the finished photo(including the borders or lack of them), you can convert directly to inches in the exact dpi and what you send is what you get. Best to ask the print techs directly since they know their printers and the material(metal is probably expensive).
good luck.
Jul 10, 2012 13:53:17 #
Kalina, I agree with SharpShooter. Adorama should be able to tell you the resolution they prefer. At flōt·art we recommend at least 180ppi for sizes below 16x24 and 150ppi for larger sizes. It is best to duplicate your master image and then resize and sharpen the duplicate image. Saving the new file as a jpeg will allow a smaller file size and a quicker upload. If you are interested, I have a free e-book Preparing Digital Images for Printing - A Step-by-Step Guide that is available when anyone signs up for my newsletter. Enjoy your new print.
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Jul 10, 2012 16:34:28 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
The standard for photomechanical reproduction is 300 dpi, and an inexact but fair approximation is 1 pixel/inch = 1 dot/inch, so 3000 x 4500 pixels (13.5 MP) is 10 x 15 inch.
200 dpi is normally reckoned adequate for ink-jets. But as others say, why not ask?
Cheers,
R.
200 dpi is normally reckoned adequate for ink-jets. But as others say, why not ask?
Cheers,
R.
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Jul 11, 2012 09:54:16 #
Thanks Snowbear & bill41. I'm always amazed by the little things you learn on this site. This will help when I consider my next camera. Maybe a canon 60D.
snowbear wrote:
6 MP (megapixels, not MB-megabytes) will give you 10x15 at 200 dpi.
http://www.design215.com/toolbox/megapixels.php
http://www.design215.com/toolbox/megapixels.php
Jul 13, 2012 16:18:52 #
Thank you everyone for the advise. I contacted Adorama and took their advise on a 300 dpi minimum. I will let you know how they turn out. ii used a TIFF format.
Jul 15, 2012 05:39:24 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
If you are going to spend the bucks to purchase a metal print, I would think right off the top of my head 300 dpi is where you would want to be. Of course Adorama gave you that info. The dpi you use to upload to a website of course is much less and smaller. If you want to get the most bang for your bucks, 300 dpi
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