--- Jim Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I notice here, in Japan the enlargement sizes,
> while metric and varied,
> include several true 2 by 3 ratio sizes, as well as
> some classic 4 by 5
> ratio sizes.
> Nice to be able to order something other than an
> 8 by 10, 11 by 14, or
> 16 by 20 print. And all the one hour labs offer the
> same sizes. Another 2 by
> 3 ratio size is smaller, about 6 by 9 inches.
Here in the U.S. 8x12 is pretty widely available, most
shops will do 5x7, and some do 6x8, which are closer
to the 2:3 ratio.
> Strangely, the Japanese prefer a small regular
> sized print at about 3
> 1/2" by 5". However, I always order the 4 by 6
> prints and pay slightly more
> for them here. There's a heck of a lot of difference
> when viewing the 4 by 6
> versus the smaller size.
3 1/2 x 5 was the standard photo print size here in
the U.S until fairly recently (10 years, maybe?). I
wonder if the Japanese preference for the smaller
print has to do with the generally smaller
accomodations? An album of smaller prints takes less
space than a bigger album.
> As an interesting side-note, I took a Fuji
> negative which I had normally
> printed at my Kodak guy's lab, and had it printed at
> a Fuji lab to see the
> difference. The Kodak paper definitely made a better
> print. I believe Kodak
> Royal paper is better than the Fuji, regardless of
> the neg that's printed on
> it. Oh, and I was a custom printer for many many
> years, so I know a good
> print when I see one.
I've found superior and inferior prints on both
papers. I think the lab, the chemistry (freshness and
accurate replenishment) and the operator make more
difference than the paper.
=====
Bob Meyer
I wish I knew what I know now, when I was younger...
http://www.meyerweb.net/epson
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