Fedzilla_Bob
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I haven't read the entire thread. But, I did read a related article here in San Diego.
I think JLW's explanation is the clearest I have seen to date. It's a real issue for stores and labs that provide printing services.
As affordale cameras like those from Sony, Nikon, and Canon advance from one generation to the next, it grows more difficult for the average attendant at Walmart, Ritz (who don't seem to care at this time) and others to tell what is pro and what isn't. They simply look to see if the main subject is in focus and exposed well.
This is going to be a major problem for the consumer and service provider alike. Consumers will be forced to use their own printers and their own printing skills. They will have to shoulder costs of ink, paper and printer. The result will statisfy most people. They will feel it in their pocket books mainly. Ink cartridges are not decreasing in price.
Service providers like Walmart, who refuse to print will loose some business unless they make it easier for consumers to get and sign a form that absolves the photo printing service from responsibility. The losses probably won't be that great.
From what I read earlier in the this thread it seems that developing a relationship with the lab is key. Asking the service provider for clarification is also key. If they can't answer or won't answer, then you have a clear signal to move on.
I think JLW's explanation is the clearest I have seen to date. It's a real issue for stores and labs that provide printing services.
As affordale cameras like those from Sony, Nikon, and Canon advance from one generation to the next, it grows more difficult for the average attendant at Walmart, Ritz (who don't seem to care at this time) and others to tell what is pro and what isn't. They simply look to see if the main subject is in focus and exposed well.
This is going to be a major problem for the consumer and service provider alike. Consumers will be forced to use their own printers and their own printing skills. They will have to shoulder costs of ink, paper and printer. The result will statisfy most people. They will feel it in their pocket books mainly. Ink cartridges are not decreasing in price.
Service providers like Walmart, who refuse to print will loose some business unless they make it easier for consumers to get and sign a form that absolves the photo printing service from responsibility. The losses probably won't be that great.
From what I read earlier in the this thread it seems that developing a relationship with the lab is key. Asking the service provider for clarification is also key. If they can't answer or won't answer, then you have a clear signal to move on.
