{"id":2182,"date":"2006-02-28T10:59:52","date_gmt":"2006-02-28T10:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/globetrotters.co.uk\/newsletter\/2006\/02\/28\/getting-great-photo-prints-from-your-digital-camera-by-bob-stephens\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T06:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T06:36:20","slug":"getting-great-photo-prints-from-your-digital-camera-by-bob-stephens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globetrotters.co.uk\/newsletter\/getting-great-photo-prints-from-your-digital-camera-by-bob-stephens.html","title":{"rendered":"Getting Great Photo Prints From Your Digital Camera by Bob Stephens"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first step to getting great digital photo prints is to make sure you use a good quality digital camera. Digital photos are gaining popularity over traditional film photos because of the features and convenience associated with the newer technology. In some cases it’s even more cost effective to print your own photos at home instead of taking them to a developer or sending them in.<\/p>\n

Here are some words of wisdom for making great digital photo prints at home.<\/p>\n

There are really 4 key components to a great printed photo: Image, Printer, Ink, and Paper. Each is part interrelated therefore equally important for success.<\/p>\n

The image is the starting point for a good photo. There are many different camera models out there, but in general, you will need at least 3.2 mega pixel picture taking ability. Some snazzy digital SLR cameras have 8 mega pixels or more. The camera should always be set to the highest resolution while taking the shots just in case you want to make enlargements later on.<\/p>\n

Image transfer is crucial! Do not just throw the highest pixel image at some paper, you may not be happy with the results. Sometimes, too high of a pixel count will create unsightly jagged colour transitions in your photo and waste a lot of your ink and time. Too few pixels and the photos will turn out very “grainy”. It’s usually best to stay within the 200-300 pixels per inch range.<\/p>\n

This chart may help you determine your appropriate photo sizes.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Print Size<\/td>\nGood Results (200 ppi)<\/td>\nExcellent Results (300 ppi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4×6 inch<\/td>\n800 by 1200 px (~1 mpx)<\/td>\n1200 by 1800 px (~2 mpx)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5×7 inch<\/td>\n1000 by 1400 px (~1.5 mpx)<\/td>\n1500 by 2100 px (~3 mpx)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8×10 inch<\/td>\n1600 by 2000 px (~3 mpx)<\/td>\n2400 by 3000 px (~7 mpx)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11×14 inch<\/td>\n2200 by 2800 px (~6 mpx)<\/td>\n3300 by 4200 px (~14 mpx)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16×20 inch<\/td>\n3200 by 4000 px (~13 mpx)<\/td>\n4800 by 6000 px (~29 mpx<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Legend<\/p>\n