Adorama is having a print sale

TristanP · 10-30-2008, 06:41 AM

16x20 for $4.95 in Matte, Lustre, and Metallic (you may have to create an account and login to see pricing). I'm gonna give it a shot, seeing as how Smugmug charges 17.99 - 21.49 for that size (depending on paper).

looey · 10-30-2008, 09:34 AM

mdwsta4™uroslut · 10-30-2008, 09:39 PM

Boston3.0_CVT · 11-04-2008, 01:44 PM

I would like to print a few portraits taken with my Nikon D40 (6MP), but I'm not sure how large I can print them. I'm assuming it would suffice for 16x20, but I don't really know if it will look good if displayed in a home. However, I have a 24" monitor that is 1900x1200, and I think the photo looks good on the computer.

Honestly, how large would people suggest for print size?

Their site suggests:
16x20" , Optimally 6000 x 4800 , Min Sugg. 2000 x1600
6 megapixels approx std image res in pixels = 2816 x 2112

TristanP · 11-04-2008, 08:02 PM

Your ideal viewing distance is the hypoteneuse of the image. The hypo of a 16x20 image is about 25 inches. Using the formula of target ppi = 3500 / viewing distance, gets you a ppi of ~140. Their guideline says 300 ppi (20" x 300 ppi - 6000 pixels) is best, but they'll take as low as 100 ppi (2000 pixels / 20"). Yours should be fine as is. The equipment they use is not like your standard inkjet at home.

Boston3.0_CVT · 11-05-2008, 04:52 AM

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11-04-2008, 01:44 PM	#4
Boston3.0_CVT AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,596	nice! as a noob.. I assume a 6MP camera should produce pics that print nicely at that size? I would like to print a few portraits taken with my Nikon D40 (6MP), but I'm not sure how large I can print them. I'm assuming it would suffice for 16x20, but I don't really know if it will look good if displayed in a home. However, I have a 24" monitor that is 1900x1200, and I think the photo looks good on the computer. Honestly, how large would people suggest for print size? Their site suggests: 16x20" , Optimally 6000 x 4800 , Min Sugg. 2000 x1600 6 megapixels approx std image res in pixels = 2816 x 2112 __________________ A4 3.0::Painted Lowers::Flik Wasp 18"::Toyo T1-R 235mm::Mintex RedBox::Garmin Nav::35% Tint::Clear Bra E36 318i::NA MX-5::E39 M5::B5 A4 2.8Q::996 C4::997 C2S

11-04-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
TristanP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 12,236	Ok, technically... Your ideal viewing distance is the hypoteneuse of the image. The hypo of a 16x20 image is about 25 inches. Using the formula of target ppi = 3500 / viewing distance, gets you a ppi of ~140. Their guideline says 300 ppi (20" x 300 ppi - 6000 pixels) is best, but they'll take as low as 100 ppi (2000 pixels / 20"). Yours should be fine as is. The equipment they use is not like your standard inkjet at home. __________________ ************************************************ ************** Maintenance Schedules \| Need Audi Parts? \| VAG-COM Locator A4 MY changes \| Vacuum lines \| Audi head units \| Sheep Test your ICM/POS \| Long term maintenance items n00b FAQ \| BB's AW Dictionary \| quattro TB Reference Pic \| Compression Testing Track your gas mileage at fuelly.com A4 1/4 mile Database CAPS database My motorsports website My personal photo galleries Save $5 on your own smugmug galleries <sup>Want this FAQ pic randomizer?</sup> <sub>Full list of pics here</sub>

11-05-2008, 04:52 AM	#6
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