Question on resizing..

[Brandon/ny]

I have an old beat up fuji film A200. I post a lot of pics on the forum and noticed all are oversized when downloaded.( size approx. 1280x960.) This was not the case prevously. Is there any way to change a setting on the camera so the image is smaller on the computer? Better yet, is there any FREE photoshop software I could use for this purpose. I tried Irfanview twice and my computer was inundated with problems soon after. I have a Dell laptop and run windows XP. Thank you.

 

[Nimrod]

Brandon, below is an excerpt on how to change the quality (photo size) settings on your camera. Also, below that is a link to the operations controls on your camera as well.

You can also resize you photos with image editing software but I don't know of any good ones that are free.

Good luck!

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Camera Modes and Menus

Still Image Record Mode: Marked with a red camera icon on the Mode dial, this mode allows the camera to capture still images. Exposure is automatically controlled, although a "Manual" option in the settings menu increases the menu selections to include Exposure Compensation and White Balance. Pressing the Menu button displays the following options:


Quality: Sets the image resolution and quality to 2M Fine (1,600 x 1,200 pixels), 2M Normal (1,600 x 1,200 pixels), 1M (1,280 x 960 pixels), or 0.3M (640 x 480 pixels).

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/FA200/A20A.HTM#operation

 

[RM]

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[Brandon/ny]

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[Brandon/ny]

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[Mike(NC)]

First you could 'crop' your picture so that mostly only the button shows, which you obviously want to show off in that type of picture.

Secondly, your camera most likely does not have a real 'macro' mode which would allow you to get the proper focus at an inch or two. It would be better for you to back your lens off to the 6 or 8 inches from the button for proper focus. Then crop and possibly enlarge the focused picture to make it appear closer, bigger and with more detail.

Try it again and see what happens for Nimrod

 

[Brandon/ny]

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[Mike(NC)]

Down below you will read a thread concerning photoshop. It is a software bundle for your computer and service that allows you to change, enhance, modify and do all kinds of things with your photo. RM is the master of photoshop...bar none! So hopefully he gives you some solid advice. What I have done below is take a small, but focused picture of a coin. Almost properly focused at least...haha. I then 'cropped' out some unwanted portions of the photo and just let the coin show. I then enlarged the penny to give it an 'appearance' that I actually took the photo much closer with better detail. But, it's the same photo. With a little more work, I could also enhance the 'bigger' coin and make it look a little clearer, brighter, etc I'm a novice myself, but proper focus is one of them key issues in photography. You can enhance things as long as the focus and other key issues are correct. I hope this helps somewhat. BTW, my computer has included software of Arcsoft Photoimpression in which I manipulated this picture of the penny. It was free and does what I need to do, at the time being at least. Your computer most likely has some sort of software that can do similar 'trickery'. You simply click on 'edit" picture and you will be prompted through some procedures. Once you get the hang of it, it's simple. Just ask any other questions if you get hung up along the line of re-doing that button. [attachment 16637 P-5.JPG]

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[Brandon/ny]

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[Mike(NC)]

I checked out your camera at Steve's digicam reviews. Your macro capability focuses to 3.1 inches. That is very acceptable for taking photo's of your coins, buttons and other MD finds. You should be able to take some very clear and detailed photos of your finds to share on the forums. If your having problems, email me at ncmacks@aol.com and we will get your macro and re-sizing down to a science