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Use ISO 200 (We recommend using the lowest ISO
possible. Higher ISO settings may increase digital "noise" in the
final enlarged images much like higher speed film creates grain.
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Set "Optimize Image" to "normal".
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Set Image Quality to:
JPEG (Fine) Resolution: Large
(3008x2000),
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White Balance for "Flash" . 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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Sharpening: Normal
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Tone Compensation: Normal
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Color Mode: IIIa sRGB (more Vivid for
as-is use)
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Sharpening: Normal
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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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If after establishing and using these initial settings
and there's something you'd like to see different in your images, please call Don Bullock to discuss
your preferences and the possible changes that can be made to your camera settings.
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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!
