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<p>Great info guys... thanks!<br>

I have a panorama that is at a ratio of about 1:4... and wanted it printed at about 12"x48"<br>

I haven't been able to find any site that can do this. Is this something that I would typically just have to contact them and ask if they do custom sizes?</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

I've just recently began my journey as a photographer, and I honestly can't afford to buy a professional quality printer at this time. However, I've had requests for large prints on canvas and/or fine art papers.<br>

I have a few photos of irregular dimensions (panoramics).</p>

<p>Where can I get these types of prints made? <br>

Also, where should I be looking for used printers at discounted prices?</p>

<p>Thanks for the help!</p>

<p>Wow.... I'm very impressed with the quality of responses you have all provided. Thank you for your valuable input. I have never heard of that focal length to diagonal ratio before... I think that probably is the answer to what was going to be my next question, about the "prime" focal length of a lens. <br>

I will look for some books on portrait photography; I most definitely want to know more than just how to blur the background! Any suggested authors/photographers to keep an eye out for?</p>

<p>Thanks for that description Matt. That effect of having the proportions skewed was one of my problems. I like getting a nice close crop on the subject, but whenever I tried it wasn't very flattering. I'll try backing off and letting the zoom do its thing.</p>

<p>Hello everyone,<br>

From the reading I've done, it seems that the nice blurred background, and crisp eyes and face have a lot to do with the f/stop. I've gathered that its the nice low f/1.8-4 lenses that give that characteristic DOF.<br>

Am i correct so far?<br>

How does the focal length come into play? How I understand it, as long as you use the correct f/stop to shutter speed ratio, the exposure should be correct, and using varients of those two, you can change the DOF, and how much of the subject/scene is in focus.</p>

<p>I'm shooting with a Canon 30D (digital Rebel XT). Can anyone recommend lenses for portrait type photography, as well as some good resources for me to read up on more techniques etc...</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

-Errin<br>

P.S. I just registered here, so I don't have any of my photos up yet. I'll upload a few when I get a chance.</p>