Re: dpi

[John Hopkins <unsquare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use an Epson Photo printer and print on their film media. Many of my
colagues grab the prints from my hand and look at them with the loupe when
I tell them they aren't photographic prints. One of them even got upset
when I told him that I spent less than $200.- on the printer.
The newer ones are even higher res. I would recomend the Epson StylusPhoto 
EX. I've never used one but it is the same technology as mine with a higher
res and can print 11" width and as long as 40"!!  You'll need considerable
RAM for that (but ram is cheaper and larger than ever!)

As for the scanner Ihave been using PhotoCDs, but I'll be getting a film scanner at some point, one greatly overlooked point with them has always been the dynamic range (very important for that shadow detail).

Good luck, let us know what you end up with!

JH

>I am planning to get into digital manipulation and improvement of my old and
>new photos.  Before I buy a scanner (probably a negative scanner) and upgrade
>my printer, I need to know more about what the acceptable dpi is for prints to
>look like good quality photographs.
>
>Can anyone give me advice on this?
>
>Also, what level of resolution is typical, usual, available, for amateur (or
>serious amateur ) use.  I am on an amateur budget.
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
>Gary