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Mayfriday0529

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Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Anyone know which photo printing website give you an example of how exactly your print will look like? I hate when you choose to print a picture and when you get it delivered some parts are cut off.
when I was finalizing my snapfish order, it alerted me that since digicam pics aren't exactly standard res/size, the top and bottom will be cut off a bit. They gave the option of choosing a slightly smaller print size... it's not exactly 4x6 but close.


I was in snapfish before and did checkout and did not alert me to anything. I think i remember shutterfly giving you such options but their prints are more expensive.
 

digiram

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Originally posted by: sixone
I used Ofoto once, for a 20x30 enlargement, they were pretty good. But nothing beats being able to do it in your house, on your own printer.

How does one go about printing our a 20x30 enlarged photo at home? Is a special printer that's capable of handling that size required?
 

mugs

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Anyone know which photo printing website give you an example of how exactly your print will look like? I hate when you choose to print a picture and when you get it delivered some parts are cut off.
when I was finalizing my snapfish order, it alerted me that since digicam pics aren't exactly standard res/size, the top and bottom will be cut off a bit. They gave the option of choosing a slightly smaller print size... it's not exactly 4x6 but close.


I was in snapfish before and did checkout and did not alert me to anything. I think i remember shutterfly giving you such options but their prints are more expensive.

Costco.com allows you to chose the area of the picture that will be printed.
 

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Lifer
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Originally posted by: sheik124
My Photosmart 8450

While convenient, printing on inkjets is rarely cheaper than a professionally printed digital print. (and the quality and durability are better with professional prints I believe)
 

rh71

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Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Anyone know which photo printing website give you an example of how exactly your print will look like? I hate when you choose to print a picture and when you get it delivered some parts are cut off.
when I was finalizing my snapfish order, it alerted me that since digicam pics aren't exactly standard res/size, the top and bottom will be cut off a bit. They gave the option of choosing a slightly smaller print size... it's not exactly 4x6 but close.


I was in snapfish before and did checkout and did not alert me to anything. I think i remember shutterfly giving you such options but their prints are more expensive.
did you actually complete the order ? It was like the very last step before you commit.
 

rh71

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Originally posted by: Snagle
mpix.com is THE best printer in the country, no question. Pretty good prices too.
29c per 4x6 print is pretty high up there. You mentioned it was cheap in the other thread. 10c difference per pic is a big deal if I'm ordering 150 pics.
 

Mayfriday0529

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Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Anyone know which photo printing website give you an example of how exactly your print will look like? I hate when you choose to print a picture and when you get it delivered some parts are cut off.
when I was finalizing my snapfish order, it alerted me that since digicam pics aren't exactly standard res/size, the top and bottom will be cut off a bit. They gave the option of choosing a slightly smaller print size... it's not exactly 4x6 but close.


I was in snapfish before and did checkout and did not alert me to anything. I think i remember shutterfly giving you such options but their prints are more expensive.
did you actually complete the order ? It was like the very last step before you commit.


yeah, at was at the point to confirm.

Seems shutterfly has a good system for croping
 

mugs

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Snagle
mpix.com is THE best printer in the country, no question. Pretty good prices too.

What do you base that claim on?
 

imported_Snagle

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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Snagle
mpix.com is THE best printer in the country, no question. Pretty good prices too.

What do you base that claim on?

It's well known among pro photographers, that's why they get more business from pro's than any other printer.

If you just want the cheapest 4x6's you can get, they arent the way to go. If you want the best quality, or need larger sized prints, mpix cant be beat.

If you want 20x30 prints, these guys are good and VERY affordable.
 

mugs

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Snagle
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Snagle
mpix.com is THE best printer in the country, no question. Pretty good prices too.

What do you base that claim on?

It's well known among pro photographers, that's why they get more business from pro's than any other printer.

If you just want the cheapest 4x6's you can get, they arent the way to go. If you want the best quality, or need larger sized prints, mpix cant be beat.

If you want 20x30 prints, these guys are good and VERY affordable.

Thanks for the info, I might get some of my wedding pictures printed at mpix (yes, we got the rights :)).
 

imported_Snagle

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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Snagle
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Snagle
mpix.com is THE best printer in the country, no question. Pretty good prices too.

What do you base that claim on?

It's well known among pro photographers, that's why they get more business from pro's than any other printer.

If you just want the cheapest 4x6's you can get, they arent the way to go. If you want the best quality, or need larger sized prints, mpix cant be beat.

If you want 20x30 prints, these guys are good and VERY affordable.

Thanks for the info, I might get some of my wedding pictures printed at mpix (yes, we got the rights :)).

You have unlimited rights to the images? What did you pay the photographer? If you don't want to say thats fine, just curious how much this guy charges if he isnt making any money selling you prints.