Thread: How many pixels for photo ???
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Old 13-08-2007, 23:45   #12
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Re: How many pixels for photo ???
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Originally Posted by Mike View Post
Hi all

Are there set recommendations for how many pixels make a good quality photo. Reason being my camera is set to 6 millon pixels and is filling up my pc pretty quick. As I only normally print maximum size 8" x 10" would a lower setting still give the same results.

Many thanks for your time.

Mike
A rule of thumb is
6x4 = 2mp
7x5 = 3mp
8x10 = 4mp
and so on. These are minimums to get a 300dpi image at those levels. That means no cropping or anything else.
6mp is about where you need to be. You just need a better storage location or two.
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