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Have a Negative.. recommend how and where to put on Canvas or Framed

  • 22-08-2021 2:43pm
    #1
    Masala
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    Hi all

    i have a negative from a camera from years ago of our family.


    Woukd love to to get a 3ft x 2ft canvas done of this negative.


    can anyone recommend somewhere I can post the negative to and get a canvas done. Would also consider getting it done as a framed photo.


    Sorry.... not well versed in these things but hope Boards can advise



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  • #2
    Adrian.Sadlier
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    Personally, I would be reluctant to post the negative to anywhere that prints canvases (unless is is a high-end print house). It might be better to go through two steps. The first, to get the image digitized or "scanned". Then you can go to any of the on-line printers of canvas. You don't mention what format of negative you have and it's size.

    Personally, I have found that scanning film at a resolution of greater than 4800 dots per inch (dpi) of optical resolution (ignore "digital" resolution figures, "optical" is what counts) is a waste of time, as the film is not capable of capturing more detail than this. This means the physical size of the negative will determine, to a great extent, the maximum size of the print that can be created from it. And of course, the quality of the negative will play an even more important parts of it.

    However, I have seen prints, made from 35mm film negatives, printed at a metre wide. And they were masterpieces - but they were taken by a superb photographer.

    Not sure if this helps in any way, Adrian



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