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Thread: Pixel and dpi question |
    
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| Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 04:27 pm: |
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i have a cannon printer i850 which has a 4800*1200 dpi. i like to know how many mega pixel will allow my printer to print to its full capabillities. thankyou |
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| Posted on Friday, November 05, 2004 - 12:33 am: |
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i guess no one comes to this forum. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Friday, November 05, 2004 - 07:49 am: |
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You are talking about 2 different things. The pixels have to do with screen resolution and nothing to do with dpi which has a lot to do with printing resolution. They are related but not in the manner you are thinking.
Put it this way, a pixel on screen can be printed to 1200 dpi.
So if you want better prints, you want to start with a good quality picture to begin with. If you are printing from a digital camera, you want to capture the most pixels and the highest quality that the camera offers. The setting should be on high quality and large size. |
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| Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 10:06 pm: |
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thanks berny for clearing this up. the thing is i only have the printer but not the camera. i am looking to get one. How many mega pixel is recomened by u for my printer. which camera do u know of that is good for out doors and indoors. i like the pics to be crisp. im looking at two brands currently one is the sony and the other is cannon- the ones u can put in your front pockets which maybe 4-5mega pixel. or is there anyother brands u think will be better. thanks |
Gold Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 10:21 pm: |
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What is your budget and what types of pictures will you be taking??? |
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| Posted on Monday, November 08, 2004 - 06:50 am: |
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a little more than $300-500. price is not really a factor but i would like to take in and out door pic with family. i like something that will give me good quality prints and crisp. i saw the milota 12x thats about 4mega pixels. I heard this camera can gives bad quality prints. i may be printing a4 size prints too. other factor like speed is also important i like to shoot when i needed right away. thanks |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 1792
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| Posted on Monday, November 08, 2004 - 07:07 am: |
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here's a good read. After perusing these articles, let me know which way you are going.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/buydigicam.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/2dig.htm
I am using a D70 and a Nikon 4300. |
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