david_thomas8 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Hi. If I sent of a standard jpeg fine (3008 x 2000) file direct from my D100 or D70 to an online developer, and asked for either: (i) a 7 x 5 , (ii) 8 x 6 or (iii) 8 x 10 image, how much cropping would occur on each print that I get back in each size? Sounds like an exam question, but your answers would be generously appreciated! Thanks. Dave p.s. these are the image sizes that are from my bronze, silver and gold wedding packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aravind raman Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 The pictures from D70 or D100 is in the ratio of 3:2. So if your print size has also the same ratio, then there might not be picture crop. If you ask for some other print, like the ones you have mentioned, they need to crop out some of the portion of your print. Aravind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank uhlig Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 David, here is the math: in case of (i) the 2:3 aspect print would be 5 by 7.5, so you would lose 1/2 ich of the long side. For (ii) the natural 2;3 size would be 6 by 9, so you lose an inch on the long side. For (iii) the 2:3 aspect print is 8 by 12, so you lose 2 inches ... All that is involved are fractions: 3:2 = 3/2 = 1.5 = 7.5/5 = 9/6 = 12/8. So there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_lardizabal Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 David, The real question is what should they crop or specifically what side of your images? Example: one side may have an undesirable background item or other distracting object. Unless you have previewed the images you are sending at the finish sizes you request, you're placing a lot of judgement up to your developer. You could send them your edited files for the exact final print sizes you need...then there are no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Why would you want the images printed with a different aspect ratio than you want? You can have prints made with any ratio, depending on what fits the pictures you have. I see this often that people complain about paper aspect ratios vs. camera aspect ratio ... haven't you people heard that the prints can be cut to desired size so no need to crop unless you really want to crop something in the image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_millard Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Hey Dave, If they happen to crop the wrong edge, you can always offer the "Tin", "Pewter", and "Pig Iron" packages.... at greatly reduced prices. Ha! Have a nice weekend! -Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haris_ashraf Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 david, become a member of an online developer www.ezprints.com www.dotphoto.com Both will let you upload a picture and let you preview. I believe basic membership is free. There are other services that I am sure will allow you to preview. Ezprints will even allow you to pick up the section of the picture you would like to be printed. BTW you will also lose some picture area from top and bottom sides also. Haris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 David, Do you have Photoshop? You can specify the Dimensions in the Crop Tool and quickly see for yourself. To get rid of the contraints, just Reset the Tool. jmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briany Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Did the math quickly, but I'd say 7%, 11%, and 17% respectively, assuming you print to the edges on the short side. As you can see, 5x7 is closest to the correct 1.5 aspect ratio (1.4, 1.33, 1.25) I've been very happy with Adorama's prints, they let you preview the cropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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