Thread: Getting larger photos printed

Lou in photoshop (and similar) you can use pixel interpolation as you enlarge an image's size. This means that its entirely possible to print much larger than you think at 300dpi. So whilst your sensor limits a 300dpi print size you can enlarge it... with care. It is usually best to do this in small (<10%) increments.

For example a 100 x 75 cm print taken on 10mp D3s is something I've done several prints and I'm looking at doing some wall prints using removable vinyl that will be 2m x 2m off images from my D200.

So if the image is sharp then you can do wonders with it.

Hey Derek

A vinyl print that sounds awesome

Could you let me know how much that costs when you have it done...is it to be placed on a wall?

Would he cool to do something like that and put it on a feature wall in my house

You will have no problems with large format printing from the D7100. Just remember the words of legendary photographer Rick Sammon - 'Raw Rules'.

I am not sure if you manually process your images or shoot direct to jpeg, however, if it is the latter, the D7100 will allow you to capture both Raw and Jpeg at the same time, if you prefer not to manually process your images. The only downside to this is available storage memory, however, capturing your images this way will allow you greater control and options for that one perfect shot.

My best suggestion is to use a reputable printer who understands colour management. Many of these printers will often supply you with their ICC profiles to allow you to match your images as closely to their output as your hardware will allow. Also most are happy to tweak any problem areas for a minor charge if required.

Any image you put onto canvass will always be a little softer, purely due to the material you are printing to, therefore make sure you pick your image correctly and know outcome. Certain types of images that have sharp hard contrasting areas often will look better on other mediums, however, will still look great on canvas.

Canvas will also be a little forgiving to the image especially if it is not tack sharp (however I am not sure why you would print those anyway).

Any decent imaging provider will have the necessary software that can upscale proportionately, without major loss such as Photoshop or Perfect Resize (my preferred favourite).

I digitally restore old images and have recently printed and framed a clients restored image onto canvas 50x17 without issue.

Hope this helps.

JB

Yeah I shoot Raw