Anyone tried it and what were your experiences? I was slightly disheartened by their resolution requirements to be larger than I originally saved but then still made me crop my images... so I held back from pulling the trigger on it. I know it's a SUPER long shot, but are there any online sites that print off of TIFF files?
Thanks for the advice in advance!
I used mpix and was 100% satisfied and even tried the metallic paper. Now the resolution size is huge.
I once saved a photo as 72 dpi (great for the internet) and my local professional lab was not able to do much with it and I had to pass on a showing because of saving it wrong. My lab recommended that I save at a minimum of 300 dpi which makes a much bigger size of file.
I think mpix really wants to work with the most a photo can be to make sure it prints well.
I did some photos for a coworker who had them printed by MPIX. My first thought was "Wow! They look better in this photo that they did on my computer monitor". I also liked the quality and attention to detail with their canvas wraps.
I am the type of person that rarely prints any photos (I'm not sure why, I think there is something wrong with me) but I always suggest MPIX to others.
I use Printcopia for my acrylics and Aluminyze for my aluminum prints (though I think they sublet to the same printer as Adorama). In fact, I believe Aluminyze is having a sale right now. All acrylic and aluminum prints I've received have been perfect. I will check out Mpix as well now that I know about them :)
I have used MPIX and they do nice work. I also like Bay Photo. I just got some gallery wraps back from Bay Photo and was very pleased. I haven't ordered any wraps from Mpix, just prints.
The caveat I would give about any print service is proofs for high contrast or saturated images. There will be variation between what you see on your screen and what is output by a printer. They, or their machines, will attempt a balanced image. This may not be what you want.
This image
loses highlights inside the cave when printed for an average exposure. Which is not what I wished.
A proof allows you to give instruction on how to adjust for the final image.
i have a friend who is a professional photographer who swears by mpix. I've used them twice and have loved the results. Sometimes it's worth it to pay a little extra, but really their prices are quite competitive.
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I once saved a photo as 72 dpi (great for the internet) and my local professional lab was not able to do much with it and I had to pass on a showing because of saving it wrong. My lab recommended that I save at a minimum of 300 dpi which makes a much bigger size of file.
I think mpix really wants to work with the most a photo can be to make sure it prints well.
I am the type of person that rarely prints any photos (I'm not sure why, I think there is something wrong with me) but I always suggest MPIX to others.
This image
loses highlights inside the cave when printed for an average exposure. Which is not what I wished.
A proof allows you to give instruction on how to adjust for the final image.