What trimmer do you use?

To trim your photographs (assuming you do) - for example, when I print from my Fuji, I can't print full bleed - many times the borders are no problem, but every now and again, I don't want any borders. I've been using a standard paper cutter, but I've found it somewhat difficult to line up along the edge properly.

Many times I resort to using a rotary cutter and a quilters see-thru ruler to get my photos cut just right,, but I'd like to do it a bit faster, does anyone have any recommended cutters or techniques to accurately and quickly trim photos?

-Tony

ps - before anyone suggests just printing full bleed on my R200, I would, but sometimes I want an 8x10 print, and I don't have any 8x10 paper, only 8.5x11 and 4x6 for it.

40 views and not a single suggestion? Am I the only one left that still trims photos to size?

-Tony

I use a Panasonic, if that helps.

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I'll let you know in a week. I bought a Fiskars 12" rotary cutter to trim and have 10 20x30s coming with a variety of sizes...

I would like a 4-foot quilter's mat and a see-through ruler, too, but that's not reasonable for the limited times I'll print panoramics.

I have heard that the Rotatrim do a fantastic job, but they are expensive. An 18" will set you back about CA$400.

i got a full sheet (big enough for 20x30 trimming) rototrim out of a dumpster by the local camera shop...payed 3 dollars for a new blade downtown, and the thing besides being a little large, works awesome. (especially for 3$)

And just how did you know there would be rototrim in the dumpster at that time? LOL

Nice score though!

T-square & Xacto knife works for me.

I just bought a Falcon trimmer for photos. http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …EG&addedTroughT​ype=search

Space is an issue for me so this model is perfect for my needs. Small light weight and uses standard razor blades. Inexpensive too.

My old paper cutter is so large that it hardly gets used now.

Michael

Wow!, I've got to go dumpster-diving!

Score!!

I think what one uses to trim photos is in a large part influenced by how they use the images. In almost every case, where I have either printed myself or had photos printed, they are going to be matted in a larger size anyway, so I leave the extra on the borders because it is behind the mat. In those rare cases where I am trimming to a specific size/fit for a frame (why would I frame un-matted print?), I use a razor knife and straight edge to trim. I do this with 6x9's that I get printed two-up on Costco 12x18 enlargements ($2.99), and cut down the middle.

99% of photos I do anything with get taped or stuck onto matboard backing that gets a mat with opening placed over it, so if any trim is required at all, I just whack it off with a scissors before mounting to the matboard backing.

I have the Rotatrim//EuroCut 26" really nice to use, John

Straight edge, Exacto.