Steven Kennard wrote: > > I have been asked to photograph some large paintings with my > Canon D30, put them on a CD to be sent to a printer who will > be making limited edition prints of them. The printer requires > 64 MB files to produce a print of 18 x 24 inches (image size). > Is this camera capable of taking these shots, say on RAW > image setting, to have this output? If so, does anyone have > any hints as to the best conversion of the RAW file, etc.? > > I have to let the artist know relatively quickly if I can do this, > so any help will be appreciated. My partner can process the > image through Photoshop 6, but if the information is not there > in the first place, then there is no point in wasting our time. > > Many thanks in advance, > > Steve
Steve, In my opinion, you should rent a Mamiya RZ-67 or other larger format camera. I have the D30 and the 1v. If you shoot Fuji Provia 100F in a 35mm film camera and scan it at 4,000 ppi and use proper techniques, you may end up with marginal results. But to end up with a 64 mb file sized to 18x24 will require at least medium format for good publishable results. Everyone may not agree to what is acceptable and what is publishable. Ray Amos * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
