Best online digital print service?

[tracyh]

I'm looking for opinions on the best places to upload digital files for professional looking prints. I've used Ofoto and Mpix. I like Mpix, but I'm looking for a place that will also do die-cut wallet photos (the rounded corners) that look more like you get from pro studios. I don't mind paying more for quality-looking stuff.

Any opinions?

Thanks, Holly

[ilya]

Mpix works great for me. Great quality, great service.

[new girl on the bloc]

Mpix works great for me. Great quality, great service.

after you upload your digital files do they have the software that allows you to do the appropriate crops (when necessary)? that seems to be the problem that i've experienced with the online services, indiscriminate cropping.

[ilya]

NG, they have a small preview feature that shows where they'll crop. At least that gives you the opportunity to recrop accordingly.

best

[new girl on the bloc]

NG, they have a small preview feature that shows where they'll crop. At least that gives you the opportunity to recrop accordingly.

best


so, it shows where they will crop and then allows the user to recrop to their liking? great ~ thanks!

[ilya]

NG, they have a small preview feature that shows where they'll crop. At least that gives you the opportunity to recrop accordingly.

best


it shows where they will crop and then allows the user to recrop to their liking?

No, meaning that you can go back to Photoshop and recrop your image to compensate, and then reupload. Though I have to say that they have not unduly "violated" any of my prints so far.

ilya

[new girl on the bloc]

ok, i see what your saying ilya. adorama has a software program that allows one to do whatever crops they want after showing a preview of where they will do them.

what is the best way to crop in photoshop? in other words, i've tried this but the crop lines in their software looked the same after i cropped. what am i doing wrong?

[ilya]

ok, i see what your saying ilya. adorama has a software program that allows one to do whatever crops they want after showing a preview of where they will do them.

what is the best way to crop in photoshop? in other words, i've tried this but the crop lines in their software looked the same after i cropped. what am i doing wrong?

Actually, on second look, Mpix gives you a way to move the cropped area that is to be printed around the original picture. For instance, if you upload a 10x10, and you ask them to print an 8x12, you'll have a rectangle around the picture that you can move up and down. I prefer to get it right in photoshop before uploading so that you decide exactly what you want on a print.

Best way to crop in Photoshop - I preset a bunch of crop tool sizes (6x4 / 8x10 / etc) ... or you could define the dimension in menu bar each time. At the end of the day, just make sure if you are going to print an 8x12 that you upload that size or a proportional size to that; or risk getting some part of the picture lopped off. :shock:

I'm not sure what you mean by crop lines looking the same ... ?

Ilya

[new girl on the bloc]

ilya - thanks, that helps. re my statement about the crop lines looking the same, i think that it is related to the way i was cropping - sorry a bit cryptic sounding :roll: i'll give your way a try and perhaps that will work for me. thanks again!

[timmyquest]

all this talk and no links?

looking for a store called mpix on google is like looking for a store called ram

[new girl on the bloc]

all this talk and no links?

looking for a store called mpix on google is like looking for a store called ram


www.mpix.com

[timmyquest]

i swear i tried that

[timmyquest]

annoying crop feature

$5 shipping?

I'll just wait 'till i get my photo printer

:roll:

[rodbunn]

They do a great job. I've spent $300 in the past month there getting
large enlargements on "board" and they did a perfect job for me. I got
a couple 20x24 enlargements from my 10D files and I LOVE THE QUALITY.

Also, they have a "metallic" paper that is FANTASTIC. Try it, you'll
like it!

Rod

[timmyquest]

When i have a print larger then 8x10...like 20x24 for example, then i will spend money there.

But $10 for an 8x10 print just doesnt seem worth it to me when i can do it on my own printer and get amazing results for far less.

I'm not doubting the quality, especially since i have nothing to base it on ;-)

[HeatherJL]

I print personal pictures at home on my Canon i950.

I upload my high volume work to http://www.printroom.com. I've been pretty satisfied with the results, their colors aren't always perfect, but the prices are very reasonable. I also like the fact that you can order any size on matte paper.

For high end prints, including dye cut wallets and laser prints, I upload to http://www.hamiltoncolorlab.com/. I only order the laser prints when I absolutely have to (when I plan to get them lacquer coated for instance) since they are so expensive. I've ordered ink-jet wallets on their site at the price of $6.00 for 12, it costs $1.25 extra per set to have them dye cut. The quality is fantastic.

Heather

[photoik]

ADORAMA is GREAT.

You can easily crop, you see what you get. They do an awsome job in sharpening (don't do it 100%, before uploading), excellent color balance. Prices are very reasonable. Enlargements are possible. Matt and glossy orders.

[CIP]

Holly, I emailed customer service at Mpix a couple of weeks ago about die cut wallets. The lab manager replied back to me that they will be offering those within the next month. Great place to have prints made, I have been very happy with them so far.
Cheryl

[tracyh]

Cheryl,
Ha! The folks at Mpix are probably wondering what's going on.... I had emailed them about die-cut wallets a few days ago as well! They responded the same thing... that it was something they hoped to have within the next month or so. I hope they keep that promise. I do like their quality and ease of use. Yes, the shipping and handling is 4.95... but it remains 4.95 no matter how many prints you order.
Holly

[ranger2k]

Try XPPHOTO.

www.xpphoto.com

They have done well for me plus they are very good price wise. On thier front page, take a look at their comparison chart of all on-line printers. They show prices and links to all.

Like others, XPPHOTO has tools for cropping etc.

Good luck.

[Mikesht]

ClubPhoto.com
EZprints.com

[clos]

I just got my first enlargement prints from MPIX and they are excellent! Got 'em in three days, great packaging!

Sorry to bring up an older thread but wanted to give them props.

-Clos

PS. Also tried the upsizing by x10 with PS trick and it worked great!

[hodad66]

I just used Perfect Posters for a 20 X 30 of this poster & was very satisfied

http://www.pbase.com/image/25747604.jpg

price was $15.62 + shipping

http://www.perfectposters.com/ppindex.htm

[scotgasch]

But $10 for an 8x10 print just doesnt seem worth it to me when i can do it on my own printer and get amazing results for far less.



10.00 for an 8x10...... :?: try 6.50....
true it's not worth it for just one print

[pradeep1]

ADORAMA is GREAT.

You can easily crop, you see what you get. They do an awsome job in sharpening (don't do it 100%, before uploading), excellent color balance. Prices are very reasonable. Enlargements are possible. Matt and glossy orders.

I second Adorama as a pro quality photo finisher.

[new girl on the bloc]

I just used Perfect Posters for a 20 X 30 of this poster & was very satisfied

price was $15.62 + shipping

http://www.perfectposters.com/ppindex.htm

thanks for this info; great price for that size!

[Mills]

I have had great luck with iPhoto. Great all the way to 20X30. Never takes more than 2 days without special shipping. They offer linen bound books that are also very nice.

[cgratti]

I'm looking for opinions on the best places to upload digital files for professional looking prints. I've used Ofoto and Mpix. I like Mpix, but I'm looking for a place that will also do die-cut wallet photos (the rounded corners) that look more like you get from pro studios. I don't mind paying more for quality-looking stuff.

Any opinions?

Thanks, Holly

Walmart

...Good Quality and cheap price.. $2.50 for an 8X10". Unless you want larger prints, Walmart will only do up to 8'X10"