-= 1D MkIII Owners discuss =- and Post Your Pics

Canonswhitelensesrule wrote in post #10121771
And please answer in actual size, i.e. 12" x 16", 16" x 20", 20" x 24", 20" x 30" etc. Not this A1, A2, A3 etc stuff.

A2, A3, etc are, of course, "actual sizes".

Heh! As long as you don't mind most of the world answerering you in millimeters, then all is good!

mickeyjuice wrote in post #10121814
A2, A3, etc are, of course, "actual sizes".

Yes I realize that they are "actual sizes", I just meant in inches please. since that is what the printing outlets here in Canada use, as well as what photo print papers are sold in. It's also what I'm used to.

Nevermind. Just found a list of "A" size papers that give the inches equivalent. So whatever format the largest you've printed will be much appreciated. Thanks.

I'm just curious to whether or not I could produce superior quality, 24" x 36", or A1 or larger prints that people would be proud to display in their home or office, and be willing to pay good money for, from 1D Mark III files taken with quality glass, and very strict shooting methods.

Thanks.

Printing large produces results that are, well, subjective and relative to things like viewing distance. The "rule of thumb" states that 300 ppi or so produces the "best" results, but as low as 150 ppi produces "pretty acceptable results. However, many people state that they get good results at lower ppi levels/larger prints. The pixel dimensions of the 1D3 would yield a 26"x38" print at 100 ppi, a resolution that is approximately that of a monitor screen, so you can take a 100% view of an image to be an approximation of print quality at that size.

The issue of viewing distance also figures in to your target size -- the closer people peer at your photo the more critical detail and sharpness matter, but at what's considered a "normal" viewing distance people don't spot minor nits.

My advice? Crop a portion of a good quality image small enough to print an 8x10 "proof" at your projected resolution and view it at the distance you would want the larger print to be viewed at.

Thanks for the info/help Tony.

I was just curious so I'd know whether or not to aim to purchase a nice priced used 1D3 or save my shackles and go for a 1D Mk IV.

Canonswhitelensesrule wrote in post #10121771
What's the largest size print you owners of the 1D Mark III have made from a 1D Mark III file? How was the quality?

And please answer in actual size, i.e. 12" x 16", 16" x 20", 20" x 24", 20" x 30" etc. Not this A1, A2, A3 etc stuff.

Thanks.

MPIX printed the following image at 20 x 30 inches and the print hangs in my office. Close examination of the print will reveal details of the individual dimples in the basketball and I can count the stitches in my daughter's uniform where white thread is over the purple trim fabric. If you have a quality image, 20 x 30 inches is no problem

Thanks Phil.

The III is terrific and someday it will be a backup to the IV. It's only money.

Zivnuska wrote in post #10122531
The III is terrific and someday it will be a backup to the IV. It's only money.

+1

Canonswhitelensesrule wrote in post #10121941
Yes I realize that they are "actual sizes", I just meant in inches please. since that is what the printing outlets here in Canada use, as well as what photo print papers are sold in. It's also what I'm used to.

Nevermind. Just found a list of "A" size papers that give the inches equivalent. So whatever format the largest you've printed will be much appreciated. Thanks.

I'm just curious to whether or not I could produce superior quality, 24" x 36", or A1 or larger prints that people would be proud to display in their home or office, and be willing to pay good money for, from 1D Mark III files taken with quality glass, and very strict shooting methods.

Thanks.

A friend of mine took a picture with his 1D2N at 8MP that was printed at about 6ft x 4ft and used as an advert on the side of transit buses and looked amazing. The same picture was on 20ft high billboards and also looked fantastic. So, I would see no problems with any size with the 10MP 1D3. Remember, as you print larger, you stand further back from the image to take it all in.

I have printed 1D3 files at 20x24" on kodak metallic and it looks superb.

As Zivnuska says, as long as your picture is good quality to begin with, then you should be able to do whatever you want with as far as print size is concerned.

Thanks Drisley. Makes me feel a lot more comfortable about looking at a nice used Mark III.

Would love the rear LCD screen that the Mark IV has, but right now, I could live with the one on the Mark III.

Now all I need is the money for a Mark III, or find someone willing to take monthly payments for one.

Here's a couple from me Just got mine no more than a week ago hehe.

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I just printed some shots from my 40D (also 10mp) at 13x19 inches and they look great.