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Use ISO 100 (We recommend using the lowest
ISO possible. Higher ISO settings will increase digital "noise" in the
final enlarged images much like higher speed film creates grain.
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Set the camera resolution to:
JPEG (Fine) Resolution: 4256x2848
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Perform a "Custom White Balance"
The Custom White Balance is set by shooting a
picture of a white card that fills the center circle on the viewfinder.
(See owner's manual for instructions.) You should keep this setting and
use it whenever you are in the studio with these lights. [If you are NOT
using studio lights, set White Balance to: "Auto".
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Image Sharpening: Standard
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Tone Compensation: Standard
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Color Mode: Standard
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Record these settings so you will always
know how your camera was set for the test print.
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Setup for a vertical head and shoulders
shot in the studio under studio lighting.
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Be sure camera is critically focused and
the exposure is perfect.
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Take ONE shot of the subject at these
settings and copy it directly to a CD. (Do Not open or manipulate the file
in any way before sending.)
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Place the CD in a Bullock Digital work
order envelope. Note on work order that this is for a "30x40 Digital
Camera Test".
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We will print a 30x40 print that shows the
center strip of your image in 30x40, 24x30, 20x24, 16x20, 11x14, 8x10, and
5x7 print size.
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Once you have your print back, you can
determine what size, color, and quality these settings will yield when
sending images to Bullock Digital for genuine photographic prints.
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In the unlikely event that your 30x40 is
unsatisfactory for some reason, please call Don Bullock to discuss
changing your camera settings and running another test print.
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Important - Once these settings are
established it is very important that you do not make changes unless you
run another Digital Camera Test Print and verify the new settings will
yield a satisfactory result!
