10D --> 20X30 print

I got back a test picture that I sent iPhotoshop.com. All I can say is WOW. The print was made using the RA-4 process, using a sample image I had from a 10D shoot. I sent them the file in sRGB, at 300DPI (made it about an 11MB file). I truely am impressed with the print they sent me back. At 20 by 30, I could not see anything that would give away the fact that it came from a digital camera vs film.

When I sent the file in, via the website upload wizard, they called me back within about 5 minutes. I had a couple questions regarding the process etc, and had put them on the order form. Prices were very reasonable for the product.

I didn't expect to get this good of print from the 10D. Sometimes this camera just amazes me.

So now I am busily looking for some of the better shots from the MkII to send in.

You are talking 20x30 inches ?

What did it cost ? (I can't get to the website for some reason the proxy server I am at makes the browser crash )

I had the same problem getting into the site. When I added the "www" to iPhotoshop.com it worked fine.

Malok

Well my problem is a local issue that I can't do anything about. I can access the site when I get back home.

I've had a 20x30 inch print made and two 24x36 inch prints made from jpegs from my 10d. They turned out great. I saved then in adobe RGB and the colors matched exactly how I had them editted on my monitor at home.

I understand that you sent them a 9000x6000 JPEG, is that correct? So, we are talking about 300% up-sizing. wow. what software did you use, photoshop or something else? any tips on resampling of such magnitude?

another question, what paper do they use and what's RA-4, can somebody explain in a few words?

I just wrote to them and they responded back immediately. They said that they use Fuji Crystal Archive paper and that a print of that size would cost $19.95 plus $3.85 shipping. They said that it would take one business day for them to process the order.

I can't answer your other questions about upsizing or RA-4. I would be very interested to learn more though. Perhaps SnJPhoto can fill us in a bit more. Maybe he can also look on the back of his print to confirm that they do use Fuji Crystal Archive paper.

Malok

[QUOTE="SnJPhoto"]
I didn't expect to get this good of print from the 10D. Sometimes this camera just amazes me.

I too find myself 10D amazes me each day. After using 35 mm SLRs this is more than enough of a camera for me. I have 5 grandchildren, and this is the best potrait camera I have laid my hands upon. Photos compare well with medium format shots

On the other hand, maybe it is skill.

---Bob Gross---

Sorry for the lack of info, I wasn't sure now much info folks would want. yes, I did upsize. I used photoshop CS to handle that. I'm not sure if that really did anything for me. I think they would have done that anyways even if I didn't. Yes, the paper is the Fuji Crystal Archive, I got the glossy. As for cost, it was 19.95 plus tax and shipping. So for me (calif taxes included) it ware short of $25.

They advertise capability larger than 30 inches, so maybe I'll give one of the larger prints a try later on.

I don't know how their prices compare relative to some of the other places. When I decided to ship them this image it was more of an experiment than anything else. But seeing as how the customer service was so smooth and turn around was nearly a day , I may have found my source for prints.

Just in case any one is suspicous, I am not affiliated with them.

Enjoy.

Scott

RA-4 is the name of the color printing paper chemical processing process developed by Kodak. It has become the standard for processing all current color papers designed to make prints from color negatives. That includes papers made by Kodak, Fuji and others. It consists of two chemicals: a color coupling developer and a bleach/fix. It runs at 95 degrees and is very fast compared to previous processes. I believe the RA part of the name stands for "Rapid Access."

Bruce

Not surprised that you could do a 23x30 with the 10D. I have gone up to 30x40 with the D60 and the prints looked as good as those I've done with a Bronica SQ AM. I too was blown away by the quality. For the upsizing, I did use Fred Miranda's SI action in Photo Shop and I would recommed it. It is very cost effective. I had the print printed at Pounds Lab in Dallas, TX. With the Mark II, I am wondering just how big we can go.

Bill F.

I have done many 20x30's from Macintosh's iPhoto. $22 a copy and they look great out of the 10D. Can't wait to see one from the MK II. Printed on Kodak Paper.

BDM: thanks for the info