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Who are the "Go-To" copmpanies for printing high-quality, large photos?
BryceM
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Maybe this has been answered here before, but I can't see it.
As many of you know, part of how I enjoy my collection is to assemble photos of the coins into PhotoShop composites like this one:
The native resolution of this file is 8400x5250 which should be large enough to produce a 300 dpi print at 28" x 17.5". At this scale, the coins should end up quite a bit larger than life-size and the print will hopefully be suitable for framing and displaying. In the case of this one, a separate composite of the reverses would be another 28"x17.5" and they could be matted & framed together. Even two prints at 14" x 8.75 would be plenty enjoyable and show the detail of the coins well.
I've looked around on the Internet a bit and most of what is advertised seems appropriate for family snapshots and modest-quality enlargements. It's pretty easy to tell that if a huge file uploads to their server in a minute or less that there is some severe file compression and loss of resolution. These sites are all asking for JPEG files and I suspect a more professionally-oriented shop would prefer to work directly from the PhotoShop or maybe PDF formats.
Can anyone recommend a service capable of producing what I'm looking for?
As many of you know, part of how I enjoy my collection is to assemble photos of the coins into PhotoShop composites like this one:
The native resolution of this file is 8400x5250 which should be large enough to produce a 300 dpi print at 28" x 17.5". At this scale, the coins should end up quite a bit larger than life-size and the print will hopefully be suitable for framing and displaying. In the case of this one, a separate composite of the reverses would be another 28"x17.5" and they could be matted & framed together. Even two prints at 14" x 8.75 would be plenty enjoyable and show the detail of the coins well.
I've looked around on the Internet a bit and most of what is advertised seems appropriate for family snapshots and modest-quality enlargements. It's pretty easy to tell that if a huge file uploads to their server in a minute or less that there is some severe file compression and loss of resolution. These sites are all asking for JPEG files and I suspect a more professionally-oriented shop would prefer to work directly from the PhotoShop or maybe PDF formats.
Can anyone recommend a service capable of producing what I'm looking for?
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They are local to us but there are no doubt plenty of reprographics shops that can do it.
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
A site geared to every aspect of photography. Superb printing included. It could be more than your looking for but your photos look up to the task. Worth a try.
....... But I would print this on Aluminum Metal as coins are metal ........... It would look super cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have used this company for over 30 years .......
Chrome Digital
<< <i> print this on Aluminum Metal >>
Seriously, I have printed my work on Aluminum and coins would be AWESOME!
They also have some linkage to smugmug.
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Now, the only question is knowing when a set is "done". I'm still working on most of them. Upgrades are still too tempting.
Morgansf, are you saying you'd be interested in a copy of these? It never occurred to me that anyone else would want one. For me it's just a way to enjoy the coins without slogging to the bank every time.
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Yes, I would be willing to pay for a print. How about the reverses? It would look great matted, framed and hung in the room I shoot in. I like the moon landing background, but would be ok with black.
I believe you can have burnished (I prefer) and smooth.
I have had aluminum borders on prints to emphasize the aluminum.
Have a small sample printed (of one coin) and sent to you.