Number 289 - June 2007

How Big Can You Print Your Photos?
If there is one combination that trips up many people, it is resolution and megamixels. Many people equate the number of megapixels with a camera's resolution.    Of course, manufacturers contribute to the confusion. They lead you to believe that megapixels are the single most important aspect when it comes to judging cameras.    That said, there is a correlation between migapixels and resolution. The more megapixels a camera has, the larger you can make prints--and still get a decent resolution.    Of course, you probably wouldn't know offhand how big you can go with an 8-megapixel camera.	It's a chart that shows you how big you should mae your prints. This is handy for anyone buying a camera.    If you aleady own a camera, it is still handy. So bookmark it for future reference!    www.design215.com    Reprinted from the April 2007 issue of The Journal, newsletter of The Computer Clib, Inc.
Number 289 - June 2007