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Getting Great Photo Prints From Your Digital Camera
The first step to getting great digital photo prints, is to make
sure you use a good quality digital camera.
Digital photos are gaining popularity over traditional film
photos because of the features and convenience associated with
the newer technology. In some cases it's even more cost
effective to print your own photos at home instead of taking
them to a developer or sending them in.
Here are some words of wisdom for making great digital photo
prints at home.
There are really 4 key components to a great printed photo:
Image, Printer, Ink, Paper. Each is part interrelated therefore
equally important for success.
The image is the starting point for a good photo. There are many
different camera models out there, but in general, you will need
at least 3.2 megapixel picture taking ability. Some snazzy
digital SLR cameras have 8 megapixels or more. The camera should
always be set to the highest resolution while taking the shots
just in case you want to make enlargements later on.
Image transfer is crucial! Do not just throw the highest pixel
image at some paper, you may not be happy with the results.
Sometimes, too high of a pixel count will create unsightly
jagged color transitions in your photo and waste a lot of your
ink and time. Too few pixels and the photos will turn out very
"grainy". It's usually best to stay within the 200-300 pixels
per inch range.
This chart may help you determine your appropriate photo sizes.
Print Size : Good Results (200 ppi) : Excellent Results (300
ppi)
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4x6 inch ... 800 by 1200 px (~1 mpx) ..... 1200 by 1800 px (~2
mpx)
5x7 inch ... 1000 by 1400 px (~1.5 mpx) .. 1500 by 2100 px (~3
mpx)
8x10 inch .. 1600 by 2000 px (~3 mpx) .... 2400 by 3000 px (~7
mpx)
11x14 inch . 2200 by 2800 px (~6 mpx) .... 3300 by 4200 px (~14
mpx)
16x20 inch . 3200 by 4000 px (~13 mpx) ... 4800 by 6000 px (~29
mpx)
Legend
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px = Pixels
mpx = Megapixels
ppi = Pixels per inch
(data compiled from PC World.com)
For example, if you had a picture taken with a 1.5 Megapixel
digital camera, a 5x7 inch print is probably the largest size
print that would work. Anything larger than a 5x7, may not look
good.
However, if you had a picture taken with a 14 Megapixel camera,
you should be able to print out a 11x14 inch print with
excellent results (300ppi), or a "good" looking 16x20 inch print
at 200 ppi.
In addition to the digital camera image, there are a few other
components that go into making good quality digital photos
you'll want to be aware of: Your printer, the ink cartridges you
use, and the quality of the photo paper you use. Each component
factors into your end result.
About the author:
Bob Stephens writes for ASAP Inkjets. ASAP Inkjets offers inkjet
cartridges and laser toner at up to 80% below retail. Signup for
their free newsletter for tips & discount coupons at
http://www.asapinkjets.com/ or email: subscribe@asapinkjets.com
Written by: Bob Stephens
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