Online Printing Services

[Sean Setters]

I've used [url="http://www.adoramapix.com/home]http://www.adoramapix.com/home[/url]with great results. I tend to wait for their specials before ordering so I don't know how real prices compare with others. Sometimes the menu they use is a little confusing (always updating). Most NAPP members use Mpix. I've heard from severalfriends and this site I think one timeCostco is the best bang for the buck with a great lab but have never tried them. Hope this helps.


greg
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I agree with what Greg said about adoramapix. The prints I've gotten from them have been very good. Also, when they run a special, it's usually a fantastic deal (especially for the more expensive papers). The one product I bought from MPIX (a book), I was unhappy with--so I haven't ordered from them again.


When getting prints at Walgreens, I prefer to befriend the local Walgreens printing facilities so that they know exactly how I want my prints. You see, Walgreens applies an "auto correct" routine by default to every image they process. The corrections seem to help point-and-shoot images--but for someone who post processes their own images, the Walgreens "auto correct" can destroy all the nuances of the image. I always submit my orders online to Walgreens.com, then call the local Walgreens (who'll be actually printing the images) and specifically request auto correction to be turned off.

[ddt0725]

You see, Walgreens applies an "auto correct" routine by default to every image they process. The corrections seem to help point-and-shoot images--but for someone who post processes their own images, the Walgreens "auto correct" can destroy all the nuances of the image.

I agree with what Greg said about adoramapix. The prints I've gotten from them have been very good.

Sean - Have you ever had Adoramapix do any "auto" correcting? I just set-up my first order with them and checked the box for them to do any correcting figuring they may be able to improve the color. Now I'm wondering if I should have clicked "No, leave my photo alone"!

Denise (Nervous in WI)

[andnowimbroke]

While I'm here, I thought I'd throw in a line about autocorrect. The first time I tried Adorama, I used autocorrect because I was unsure of how it would turn out (didn't have monitor cal. stuff then). It did turn out a little brighter than what I was trying for. I wanted more of a somber look, but they didn't know that and everything still worked out. Now that I have my setup, so long as I do my part right, everything will be peachy and I don't have worry about them guessing at what look I'm going for. As far as your order, I wouldn't worry. Somebody is looking at each photo to make sure it's right. This might give you a good reference as to how they adjust.


Little side notes: I think they had a sale last november for the Christmas rush, so I hope you didn't buy too many extras. Metallic looks great on landscapes and waterfalls and when it's on sale (16x20 for $5) I'd give it a shot.


Happy shooting.


Greg

[ddt0725]

Nope, I didn't order anything other than the one the guy ordered. I will keep my eye out for those sales though! I do want to see what the metallic looks like!


I just hope they don't over saturate the sky on the one I ordered and gave them full rein to do what they want. The sky sure doesn't need to get any brighter otherwise, people may need sunglasses to look at it! [H]


Denise