The various formats for photos
Quite confusing for beginners is the matter about the different formats and sizes that are offered by online
printing companies. Often you can choose from two or more formats which are actually one size. The reason being
is that the aspect ratio has changed for digital cameras: For analogue pictures, the ratio is 2:3, whereas
pictures taken by digital cameras use the ratio 3:4. There is the odd camera which is still able to use the
"old format" but for the majority, the digital format is used.
Automatic |
digital format (3:4) |
analogue format (2:3) |
5 " |
5 x 3¾ " |
5 x 3½ " |
6 " |
6 x 4½ " |
6 x 4 " |
7 " |
6.6 x 5 " |
7 x 5 " |
8 " |
8 x 6 " |
8½ x 6 " |
10/12 " |
12 x 8 " |
10½ x 8 " |
If you want to have a picture of the new digital format in the old analogue format
(which is bigger in size and even cheaper at many printing services), the picture
has to be cropped before the photo development:
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5x3¾ glossy
0.09 $ per unit
6.75 $
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6.99 $
Total price:
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