i just don't GET IT!

[back alley]

how do i do that canvas thing?

 

[Rob Ludd]

backalley, regarding file size, in this particular application it's analogous to film speed: you can make a good 8x10 with ISO400, but a better 8x10 with ISO100. So with 12.2mb you can make a good 8x10, but with 20mb you can make a better 8x10.

The other advice on resizing the image is right. Most pro labs crop to fit, so in Photoshop if you make your canvas size (Image: Canvas Size) the same as the final print size, you can resize the image on the screen to fit the canvas.

Alternately, if you don't want borders, you can crop the image yourself to the print dimensions.

Rob

 

[back alley]

backalley, regarding file size, in this particular application it's analogous to film speed: you can make a good 8x10 with ISO400, but a better 8x10 with ISO100. So with 12.2mb you can make a good 8x10, but with 20mb you can make a better 8x10.

The other advice on resizing the image is right. Most pro labs crop to fit, so in Photoshop if you make your canvas size (Image: Canvas Size) the same as the final print size, you can resize the image on the screen to fit the canvas.

Alternately, if you don't want borders, you can crop the image yourself to the print dimensions.

Rob

ok rob, that file size/iso comparo works for me!!

printing w/o borders, i have discovered how to set the image size to 11x14 or 8x10.
this lesson was learned at the lab, taught by a young woman with eyes that demanded attention. if only i were 20 years younger...

i'm sure you're very cute too rob!! 😉

joe

 

[Rob Ludd]

If only you could see me blushing...

 

[back alley]

lol!!!

joe

 

[Rob Ludd]

If you Google my pseudonym (Ludd) you'll see why I shoot mechanical cameras. Although I use digital for work and I understand most of this stuff, I can't see the attraction to equipment that costs thousands of dollars and has a life-expectancy of 3-5 years. My non-electronic cameras will be usable by my grandchildren - can't say that about my digital cameras and computers.

Take my advice and run away from anything with 0s and 1s. 😛