Good quality digital prints?

[anandfan]

I've been disappointed with the color quality of my digital prints. I've tried both Costco @ 19cents/print and Shutterfly @29 cents/print.Both print on Fuji paper and the colors have been really shifted to the blue/purple end. Skies and water are almost surreal.
I have prints from film negatives made at the same time which have quite a bit different color, and the film prints are much more the way I remembered the scene. Next time, I'll try Ritz (33-50 cents/print ) and SnapFish (?) and compare them. In the meantime, anyone else done a comparison of the different digital print companies? Not really interested in doing it at home. (Sounds slow, expensive, and fade too quickly.) Also, any links to websites or forums that might talk about this?

My camera is Fuji FinePix 2400 (2.1 Mpixel).

TIA

Edit: Sorry, hit return and posted an empty message.

 

[Budmantom]

Walmart

 

[RossMAN]

Walmart or CostCo B&M you can print directly from the media.

 

[AU Tiger]

I've used Sam's Club website and the prints were good.
I've had great results with Shutterfly
I wasn't happy with the prints I had developed at Club Photo

 

[anandfan]

Wow, you guys responded quickly!

 

[dionx]

i like the results of walmart and imagestation.com

 

[bunker]

I get all mine developed at sam's club and they've turned out pretty darn good. (Walmart is the same)

 

[DurocShark]

Buy an Epson c82 printer and do them yourself. Then you'll have absolute control over how it prints.

 

[dionx]

Originally posted by: DurocShark
Buy an Epson c82 printer and do them yourself. Then you'll have absolute control over how it prints.

ever check the prices on film paper and ink? no way can they compete with about $0.33 per 4x6 print for lots of photos in about an hour. printing at home is a waste of time and money IMO.

 

[geckojohn]

I really like the quality of Costco B&M... the price is awesome too.


I just found out that you can print panoramic prints from your digital camera at Costco too! It's just a little bit more expensive, but if your camera has the option to make panoramic prints, then it's pretty cool.

 

[anandfan]

Maybe I'll try a different Costco store next time, or even Walmart.

 

[Budmantom]

I have a fuji2800(2.1mp) and I use Walmart @ .29 for a 4x6 or $3.xx for an 8x10 and it's done in an hour.

I have printed pics on my epson 785epx and the prints are great, but the cost is up there and I don't do it enough so I normaly have to try two times before I get it right.

 

[DurocShark]

Originally posted by: dionx

Originally posted by: DurocShark
Buy an Epson c82 printer and do them yourself. Then you'll have absolute control over how it prints.

ever check the prices on film paper and ink? no way can they compete with about $0.33 per 4x6 print for lots of photos in about an hour. printing at home is a waste of time and money IMO.

No, paying 33c for a print that sucks is a waste of money.

Paying $1.25 for a pro-quality 8x10 with a longer life than the prints from Costco or whoever with absolute control over the print is a bargain.

Try to get a professionally printed 8x10 (not a machine job) anywhere for that!

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: dionx

Originally posted by: DurocShark
Buy an Epson c82 printer and do them yourself. Then you'll have absolute control over how it prints.

ever check the prices on film paper and ink? no way can they compete with about $0.33 per 4x6 print for lots of photos in about an hour. printing at home is a waste of time and money IMO.

Well not if you print A4 and A3. I have a couple hundred sheets of photopaper from deals bought for cheap. Printer ink I bought for cheap also. £10 for a black and 5 colour ink.

I printed about 6 sheets of A3 and 10 sheets of A4 over the weekend. That would have cost quite a bit.

It would be cheaper if I printed smaller though to go with a company. In England it is also more pricey to start with anyway 🙁

Koing

 

[anandfan]

Paying $1.25 for a pro-quality 8x10 with a longer life than the prints from Costco or whoever with absolute control over the print is a bargain.

I thought the Costco prints would last just as long as traditional photos while most printer inks faded within a year or two. I've heard something about pigment inks, but those require a new printer and I don't know how long they resist fading.

 

[NutBucket]

I just use a sye-sub at home. I think its more expensive but I can sit on my ass instead of making two trips to the photomat.

 

[anandfan]

I did have Shutterfly make an 8x10 from a 1600x1200 digital. I was pleased with the detail. Seemed as good as a 35mm. Next time I may try a 11x14. I'm just curious how big this little camera can go.