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Printed Image is not as clear as screen image

debaroo
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I have a Rebel EOS SL2 and I have a picture that I was submitting to an exhibit and the pixels under properties for this image is 3555 x 3983 pixels.  I used GIMP to confirm that the dpi for my 8 x 10 printed picture would be at least 300 dpi and it should be based on the conversion of pixels to dpi (3555/300 = 11.85 & 3983/300 = 13.28).  Basically I should be able to print up to an 11 x 13 picture with this image and still get a 300 dpi quality print.  However, when I received my printed image, it just doesn't look as good as it did on my screen, which I understand is 72 DPI.  I am not sure why my picture does not look as good when printed.  What am I missing?  Could it be related to my background blur or something else I am not considering?  I ordered my print from an online source and had it mailed to me, so I am not processing/printing images myself.  Can anyone provide any insight into what I might be missing. 

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"I have downloaded the Canon Digital Photo Professional and if I feel it does not meet my needs..."

 

I, too, would like to know what DPP4 does not do for you?

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

" I will look at purchasing Photoshop or Lightroom."

 

You can not buy PS or LR.  You have to rent them for $10 per month.

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

debaroo
Contributor
Okay thanks

debaroo
Contributor
I am not sure yet as I have not used DPP yet. I just downloaded it. I think my previous comment might have been confusing. What I was trying to say was that if DPP does not have all the options I might need my next step will be to try Lightroom or PS.

Thanks
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