General - Frequently Asked Questions. |
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Why are Photo Color's prints better? |
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The saying “You get what you pay for” applies to digital printing. Please Note: We offer two options for printing digital prints in-store. The above information applies to our “Print Later” service. We also offer an “Instant Print” service where you can have your photos in a few minutes for those times when speed is more important than quality. |
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What are your guidelines for preparing digital files for printing? |
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For this important topic we have created its own page. Digital File Guidelines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Why are my photos cropped compared to the image on my camera? |
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The Problem: The photos produced by most compact digital cameras* are the same shape as a standard TV / monitor screen (3:4 ratio). Standard size 4”x6” photos are wider with a 2:3 ratio. So to fill a 4“x6” print with a picture from a compact digital camera some cropping will occur. |
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The Solution: The following choices are available. |
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Note; - Prints can be made larger at 4.5”x6” to fit all of image, however this option is not a logical alternative as albums are not available for this size. - *Some compact digital cameras have a 2:3 ratio setting which eliminates this problem. USE IT! - Digital SLRs use 2:3 ratio so this problem does not occur. |
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Should I choose gloss or lustre (often called matte) prints? |
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Glossy finish: This fiinsh is often prefered for those who want to see the greatest depth in a photo. Photos such as scenic outdoor photos or photos of objects look best on glossy. If you are looking to show lots of detail, glossy is a good choice. The drawback to glossy is that the surface tends to show fingerprints and smudges to a much greater degree than other surfaces. Lustre finish: Lustre does not show as much glare as glossy and also fingerpints and other smudges are less noticeable. It gives a picture a more professional look and feel. People pictures, portraits, indoor shots, etc. tend to look better on Lustre. Because of the rougher finish this paper does not show quite the detail and depth seen in glossy. |
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What size is that? |
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