I've seen where resampling -- even with the best software -- tends to start showing some degradation of extremely fine detail and sharp lines. Can you scan at 4000 ppi? If so, you won't need to resample for prints up to about 13 x 18, although 7x10 will probably be your optimum size (at 500+ ppi). If you have to scan at 2000 ppi, try a two for one resample. In other words, resample to double your pixel count. Paul
William Robb wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: Re: Digital printing questions > > > I'm replying to my own message, but I wanted to add that the > critical > > factor in sizing your file for printing is that you do not > resample the > > original scan. > > I understand that resampling changes the actual pixel count, ie: > guesswork. I also understand, why, in theory, it is a bad thing. > In practice, though, what problems can I run into? > I talk about "reasonable" amounts of interpolation, not gross > amounts. > I realize this is really off topic, but I am starting to print > images that I have made with my Pentax cameras with my inkjet > printer, and there is such a wealth of knowledge on this list. > Thank you > William Robb > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
