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What is the maximum these photos can be printed at
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Some would say roughly 10" x 6.5" at 300ppi. You might be able to take them up to 12" x 8" with a little sharpening on them. Any higher and they could start to look a little soft... not so much a problem if they're going on a wall where you'll see them from further away.
Thom Hogan wrote some guidelines a while back:
http://bythom.com/printsizes.htm
You have 6MP images.
http://bythom.com/printsizes.htm
You have 6MP images.
optimum print resolution is more than simply pixels and ppi, it has to do with the total resolution of the lens/sensor combo in line pairs per mm, which factors in the f-stop and sensor size, but only tells you a best-case scenario since it doesn't account for camera shake.
...but I doubt you're making a fine art or competition print, so print at whatever size you like. small ppi count will be masked by a longer viewing distance anyway.
tip: don't center the subject unless there's a good reason to.
...but I doubt you're making a fine art or competition print, so print at whatever size you like. small ppi count will be masked by a longer viewing distance anyway.
tip: don't center the subject unless there's a good reason to.
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i wouldnt go any bigger than a3 unless the viewer will be far awsy from it
i wouldnt go any bigger than a3 unless the viewer will be far awsy from it
Which leads to the question...
OP: How are you going to use the print? Framed on your wall? Taped to the inside of a window for Halloween? It really makes a difference in determining how big the print can be.
Dale
OP: How are you going to use the print? Framed on your wall? Taped to the inside of a window for Halloween? It really makes a difference in determining how big the print can be.
Dale