DPI FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHS

[jbarach]

Is 300 the best dpi for photos or, say 7200?

[LSI_Luebker]

Dear jbarach,

I would set the resoloution to 300 DPI and then change the Output Value to whatever you want the picture to be viewed or printed later on.

best regards,

Thomas Lübker,

[RAG]

This is an interesting topic. I don't believe 300 DPI/PPI is a hard and fast rule. In the time I have been dealing with images the best advice I have received on this subject is to let your intended usage be your guide. More specifically, scan for the largest intended usage.

[harry_st]

here is the ONE & ONLY rule:
sampling factor (the Q one) is ::: 1
dpi settings: scanning resolution (depends on your machine and goes up to 8000 sometimes;-))
original 100 % (this means native resolution)
hope this helps
cheers