I'd like to suggest something. Camera memory is cheap. Really cheap. Probably cheaper than film ever was. I just bought a 16 Gig Class 10 SD memory card at WalMart for $25. That will hold SEVERAL THOUSAND high quality JPEGs on my entry-level DSLR.
Unless you have a really good reason for not doing so, beef up your camera's memory and use the best possible quality. (Check your manual to see just how large a card your camera can handle) Nothing sucks like having a really cool picture, but in a resolution too low to print or enlarge. George On Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 4:56 PM, Jill Orr <[email protected]> wrote: > Please keep the following in mind when taking photos that could be > submitted for print in The Texas Caver.**** > > ** ** > > One of the hardest things to deal with as a graphic designer is getting > quality images from non professional photographers. Most people just have > no reason to know the difference in digital image resolution quality.**** > > ** ** > > Here is a quick lesson:**** > > * * > > Resolution is the measurement of how many pixels fit into one inch (dpi).* > *** > > 72 dpi = BAD**** > > 300 dpi = GOOD**** > > > The higher resolution, the sharper the image will be. Standard > recommendation for an image for print is 300 dpi for crisp, clear results. > Lower resolution images appear fuzzy, jagged, and blurry.** > > * * > > Most people have their phones and cameras set on low quality to allow for > higher storage volume, and of course sending via pixt or email. You can’t > tell the difference until you try to print.**** > > * * > > To increase resolution for quality prints: **** > > ** ** > > Adjust your camera to the highest quality setting. Taking the photo on the > highest setting will maximize both the quality of the image, as well as the > range of sizes at which you will be able to use it in printing projects. > If possible, save your image as a TIF. **** > > Thanks for listening ! J > Jill**** > > ** ** >
