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Use ISO 200 (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 1:4) Resolution: Large
(3008x2000),
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White Balance for "Flash 5400K" . You
should use the flash setting whenever you are in the studio under
studio lights. [ Note: When not using studio lighting at weddings
etc., set WB to "Auto".]
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Image Sharpening: Normal
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Tone Compensation: Normal
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Color Mode: sRGB II (more Vivid for
as-is use)
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Hue Adjustment: 0 (default
setting)
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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 Professional 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!
