NZDavid Posted June 9, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just received a complimentary 16" x 24" print from my lab. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart. ISO 800 JPG straight from the camera, resized in PS and printed on Kodak Endura paper. Although I have lambasted the X1 for its slow AF, it seems some other compacts and even DSLRs can also be slow, especially in low light. However, there's no denying the X1's IQ is superb. Below, low-res version as well as a crop taken from 16 x 24 @ 300dpi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nippa Posted June 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 9, 2010 I've had two 20x30 inch prints made from jpeg files , one on canvas. I resampled upwards using PE8 and the resulting prints are incredibly detailed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted June 9, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 9, 2010 I just received a complimentary 16" x 24" print from my lab. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart. ISO 800 JPG straight from the camera, resized in PS and printed on Kodak Endura paper. Although I have lambasted the X1 for its slow AF, it seems some other compacts and even DSLRs can also be slow, especially in low light. However, there's no denying the X1's IQ is superb. Below, low-res version as well as a crop taken from 16 x 24 @ 300dpi. Isn't it wonderfully fun? For the first time we can have a nicely build tiny camera in our pocket, discreetly take such a gorgeous shot when the opportunity arises...sharpness in that car is amazing. Of course I am hoping in due course there will be this image quality in a mobile phone camera. My trusty old Dslr is now used exclusively for action and macro shots. All other occasions I use the X1, until of course I upgrade to something better when it comes along. Thing about the X1 is its retro looks, good build quality that begs you to toy with its controls and brings you back to the old days of photography. It's hilarious sometimes we bring the X1 out and those who are not knowledgeable on this brand kinda like look down on this tiny old school cam and thinks "what the heck is tat??!!" Of course we quietly enjoy the look, feel and most of all the images it takes. I will be visiting North India next week, and should be able to post some pics taken in the serene mountains...hope to capture some great shots...just bought an extra battery for an exorbitant $100...hmmm .... now to invest in another 16GB SD card or two, coz I will not want to lug my macbook around like the last trip last year with my Dslr... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted June 9, 2010 I also just compared a 12" x 16" print from film (E100, M6, 35 ASPH). A very different subject, a landscape, more contrasty but incredible detail, rich colors, and invisible grain. It could easily enlarge a lot more. Of course, 800 ISO film would be a different story. Another point to bear in mind is that landscapes and cars in museums stay still, while people don't. This is where IMO rangefinder focussing has the edge. phancj, North India trip sounds amazing. Definitely an extra battery and large memory card would be a good idea, and maybe stick to JPG to save space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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