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Some Advice for Digital Camera Users |
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| Digital cameras offer wonderful convenience--you can see your pictures instantly without a trip to the local photo lab, and, if you do not like the resultant picture, you can simply delete the file and start over. Digital photography has revolutionized the way people share their pictures--just point, shoot, upload and send--this is great for sharing photos with friends, but enlarging can pose a problem. The following chart appeared in the February, 2003 issue of Popular Photography & Imaging. To ensure the best quality digital print, and therefore, maximize your chances of winning, use the following guidelines. | ||||||||||||||||
| File size (Resolution) Largest Possible Enlargement Size 640x480 3 inches x 2 inches 1280x960 4inches x 6inches 1600x1200 8inches x 6 inches 2032x1352 10 inches x 6.8 inches 2048x1536 10 inches x 7.7 inches 2448x1632 12 inches x 8 inches 2560x1920 12.8 inches x 9.6 inches 3024x2016 15 inches x 10 inches |
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| Enlarging to a size greater than the recommended size will result in spotty, grainy or fuzzy pictures. If you plan to enlarge your picture for submission, you should set your camera to the highest possible resolution; even if you print a smaller sized picture, the higher resolution will result in a sharper, clearer picture. Larger file sizes mean fewer pictures that will fit on your memory card, so plan accordingly. | ||||||||||||||||
| If you are using an inkjet printer to print your photographs, make sure to print on "Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper." This special type of paper is designed to make the colors appear true to the eys. If you print on plain paper, or non-photo quality paper, your print quality may be compromised. Also, make sure to set your printer to the highest possible print resolution, usually 700 DPI. This can be done by going to the "Printer Setup" option on your photo printing program. Standard printer resolution is approximately 300 DPI, and printing at this resolution will make lines and dots appear on your photographs. If you are concerned about the quality of your prints, it is recommended to take them to your local Longs or other photo processing store to have professional prints made. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Text copyright 2004, Foster City Arts and Culture Committee and/or City of Foster City. The Foster City Photography Contest is administered jointly by the City of Foster City ARts and Culture Committee and the Foster City Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, please d-mail [email protected] | ||||||||||||||||