Here in Canada, every lab I've ever used (pro, 1-hour, department store) offers 8x12s as well as 8x10s. I used to crop my shots sort of tightly, but now I usually shoot with 8x10 proportions in mind. Even so, I often order an 8x12 print and cut it myself, so I get the exact cropping I want.
8x10 frames are a standard item, but 8x12s are pretty rare, which means that an 8x12 print usually needs an 11x14 frame, with an 8x12 mat Most camera shops sell 8x12 mats, but the selection of colors is more limited than with 8x10s. Another oddball size I've occasionally used is 13.5x20. It's full-frame 35mm, but usually calls for a custom frame. Looks good for landscapes. Here's an opinion from a portrait pro friend of mine: "8x10 is desk size, 16x20 is wall size, and 11x14 is an odd bastard size that works best as an accent print beside (or on either side of) a 16x20." Pat White
