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Resolution and Print Size
Just curious, given that on a full frame 24mp camera files are usually 6000 x 4000 pixels. So when printing at 300dpi one divides the measurements by 300. In this case you would end up with an approximate 20 x 13 print. How many use this formula? Aug 08 21 10:46 am Link me Aug 08 21 01:15 pm Link 63fotos wrote: The resolution vs the print size really depends on the viewing distance. You can print 6000x4000 to poster size or billboard size depending upon how far away the viewers are. Aug 08 21 05:29 pm Link When I was submitting images to be printed in a publication that rule was an absolute minimum. I use it as a rough guide for photo book printing but regularly go less for prints on canvas. Aug 09 21 06:37 am Link Abbitt Photography wrote: Correct, some though accept 240, depending on format. Aug 09 21 12:05 pm Link Aug 12 21 08:20 am Link My opinion, don’t worry about doing the math. Most modern dSLRs have so much resolution, you can print high quality to just about any size you want. I made great 40x60 inch posters from my 10mp Nikon D200. What do I do? I use the crop tool. Set it to my target print size and then set the dpi to either 300 or 360 depending on the printer I’m using. If it’s a massive print, like 40x60, I’ll consider cutting it in half. 150 or 180. Do a light sharpening then print. Aug 26 21 09:05 pm Link If you go down to 200 dpi you can make larger prints, but people stand back further when looking at larger prints. Sep 02 21 12:19 am Link |
