Newbie's Query

Our family member got new Sony Cybershot 5 MP cameras.
They were great cameras. The default setting of the cameras was 5 mp.
I am wondering what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.
5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.
I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

Satoshi

Satoshi wrote:

Our family member got new Sony Cybershot 5 MP cameras.
They were great cameras. The default setting of the cameras was 5 mp.
I am wondering what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.
5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.
I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

Satoshi


150 dpi is usable for prints (but not very good) so if you were only
doing 4x5 snapshots 750x600 could be used, 300dpi is very good so twice
that size at 1500x1200 but you really would want to shoot at full size
in case you want to crop or get a rare wonderful picture that you want
to print at 8x10. Use irfanview to batch resize for emailing at a size
more like 750x600 or smaller. It is another step but once you get the
hang of it, not too difficult. The only reason to shoot low res is if
you don't have enough memory & are certain you won't need to make big
prints.

Satoshi wrote:

Our family member got new Sony Cybershot 5 MP cameras.
They were great cameras. The default setting of the cameras was 5 mp.
I am wondering what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.
5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.
I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

Satoshi


150 dpi is usable for prints (but not very good) so if you were only
doing 4x5 snapshots 750x600 could be used, 300dpi is very good so twice
that size at 1500x1200 but you really would want to shoot at full size
in case you want to crop or get a rare wonderful picture that you want
to print at 8x10. Use irfanview to batch resize for emailing at a size
more like 750x600 or smaller. It is another step but once you get the
hang of it, not too difficult. The only reason to shoot low res is if
you don't have enough memory & are certain you won't need to make big
prints.

In article ,
"Satoshi" wrote:

what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.

8.2

5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.

I'll bet.

I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

3-4MP should be adequate for prints up to 8x10 (or 10X8 if you're in the U.K.)

When preparing my photos for emailing or posting on my website, I simply
"export" them to a MUCH smaller size.


JR

In article ,
"Satoshi" wrote:

what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.

8.2

5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.

I'll bet.

I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

3-4MP should be adequate for prints up to 8x10 (or 10X8 if you're in the U.K.)

When preparing my photos for emailing or posting on my website, I simply
"export" them to a MUCH smaller size.


JR

In article ,
"Satoshi" wrote:

what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.

8.2

5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.

I'll bet.

I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

3-4MP should be adequate for prints up to 8x10 (or 10X8 if you're in the U.K.)

When preparing my photos for emailing or posting on my website, I simply
"export" them to a MUCH smaller size.


JR

150 dpi is usable for prints (but not very good) so if you were only doing
4x5 snapshots 750x600 could be used,

Paul, for newbies, digicam math seems to require an advanced math degree:-)

I feel that 4 x 5 size would be very convenient. When you talk about 750 x
600 pixel,
what mp should I set for cameras? Satoshi

Satoshi wrote:
Our family member got new Sony Cybershot 5 MP cameras.
They were great cameras. The default setting of the cameras was 5 mp.
I am wondering what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.
5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.
I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

Satoshi



If you might want to print one of the photos, it's best to set the camera to the
highest quality mode.

If you will only ever email the pictures or view them on the computer then you
only need a 1 megapixel mode.

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Ben Thomas - Software Engineer - Melbourne, Australia

My Digital World:
Kodak DX6490, Canon i9950, Pioneer A05;
Hitachi 37" HD plasma display, DGTEC 2000A,
Denon 2800, H/K AVR4500, Whatmough Encore;
Sony Ericsson K700i, Palm Tungsten T.

Disclaimer:
Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not
relate to the official business of my employer shall be understood as neither
given nor endorsed by it.

Satoshi wrote:
Our family member got new Sony Cybershot 5 MP cameras.
They were great cameras. The default setting of the cameras was 5 mp.
I am wondering what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.
5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.
I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

Satoshi



If you might want to print one of the photos, it's best to set the camera to the
highest quality mode.

If you will only ever email the pictures or view them on the computer then you
only need a 1 megapixel mode.

--
--
Ben Thomas - Software Engineer - Melbourne, Australia

My Digital World:
Kodak DX6490, Canon i9950, Pioneer A05;
Hitachi 37" HD plasma display, DGTEC 2000A,
Denon 2800, H/K AVR4500, Whatmough Encore;
Sony Ericsson K700i, Palm Tungsten T.

Disclaimer:
Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not
relate to the official business of my employer shall be understood as neither
given nor endorsed by it.

Satoshi wrote:
Our family member got new Sony Cybershot 5 MP cameras.
They were great cameras. The default setting of the cameras was 5 mp.
I am wondering what MP do you use for ordinary shooting.
5mp pictures were great but its 5mp size/picture is not so convenient for
emailing.
I like to learn from experienced people what mp is just enough to print
reasonable pictures.

Satoshi



If you might want to print one of the photos, it's best to set the camera to the
highest quality mode.

If you will only ever email the pictures or view them on the computer then you
only need a 1 megapixel mode.

--
--
Ben Thomas - Software Engineer - Melbourne, Australia

My Digital World:
Kodak DX6490, Canon i9950, Pioneer A05;
Hitachi 37" HD plasma display, DGTEC 2000A,
Denon 2800, H/K AVR4500, Whatmough Encore;
Sony Ericsson K700i, Palm Tungsten T.

Disclaimer:
Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not
relate to the official business of my employer shall be understood as neither
given nor endorsed by it.