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Well, so far I've used Ofoto, Snapfish, Cord Camera (midwest) and Wallmart. Although like anyplace, the operators of the machines will to some degree influence the quality of the prints, I've found my match.

Wallmart by far came out the most consistant in quality and thankfully had a very low cost about a Quarter per 4 x 6.

The only downside I've found is that I actually had to go into the store! I hate such crowded places and of course I have to blow part of my lunch time to do so, but then I'm happy and just picking ;)

For what it's worth...they are worth trying.

tim
 
Your results match mine. Wal-Mart is (suprisingly) the best printer I've used so far out of the several I've tried. Both the Wal-Mart's near me have consistently produced prints of extremely high quality. As good 4x6's as any I've ever gotten from professional developers of 35mm.

I downloaded a test to http://www.samsclub.com since many of the Sams apparently use the Fuji Frontier machines also. Their online cost is $0.24. However, I haven't received the prints yet (order placed about 8 days ago). Sam's interface isn't as nice as Ofoto though, which is nicely organized for sharing prints with out-of-towners.

Hopefully Wal-Mart will loose some of my business within the next month or two when I get a S9000 :).

Greg
 
Yes guys I agree, my walmart is tops for me also...Have you had any luck in creating a profile for the coloring? I seem to have to color balance my pics for them by -15 to -30 on cyan. Is this normal or only here?. If so how could I automate this so that I don't have to guess on every pic? I do not fully understand all this profiling yet. I am running another batch this afternoon to see if I have it closer and am not messing up the other colors by doing the above. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also how are they with black and white need to print some but no expeirence in that dept.? Thanks for your inputs.
Carol B
Tim Lauro said:
Well, so far I've used Ofoto, Snapfish, Cord Camera (midwest) and
Wallmart. Although like anyplace, the operators of the machines
will to some degree influence the quality of the prints, I've found
my match.

Wallmart by far came out the most consistant in quality and
thankfully had a very low cost about a Quarter per 4 x 6.

The only downside I've found is that I actually had to go into the
store! I hate such crowded places and of course I have to blow
part of my lunch time to do so, but then I'm happy and just picking
;)

For what it's worth...they are worth trying.

tim
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At > one week, it's taking a lot longer than my walmart.com order (of course, that was pre-911 and the mail has never gotten back to its previous state).
 
Carol

I've not had to adjust the color when submitting them to Wallmart. According to the Fuji Rep the lab in Mansfield, Ohio where mine seem to be processed (regional? not sure) does not use any imbedded profiles.

Ofoto will shortly, but standardized on the sRGB for now.

I've had great luck with Qimage though for prints at home.

If you're having to adjust the prints, it could be a need for calibration of your monitor? My home prints match my Wallmart and Ofoto Prints just perfectly. It took a while, but Mike at Qimage helped me a bunch.

Hope that helps.
Carol Bjorling said:
Tim Lauro said:
Well, so far I've used Ofoto, Snapfish, Cord Camera (midwest) and
Wallmart. Although like anyplace, the operators of the machines
will to some degree influence the quality of the prints, I've found
my match.

Wallmart by far came out the most consistant in quality and
thankfully had a very low cost about a Quarter per 4 x 6.

The only downside I've found is that I actually had to go into the
store! I hate such crowded places and of course I have to blow
part of my lunch time to do so, but then I'm happy and just picking
;)

For what it's worth...they are worth trying.

tim
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I run a wal-mart digital photo center and black and white is great. Many of the pro's I do work for now only shoot color film and tell me to process it black and white. With fuji ditgial printer the bw prints are right on. If you need any adjustment to contrast shoot digital and they can zero out the color to make it bw and then adjust contrast.

Any photo processor requires some adjustment and I have noticed that on my machine the only adjustment I have to make is for density. Color is pretty good. With the fuji frontier you can adjust color for one pic or all of them on an order so if you need them less cyan then just tell them and they can remove some cyan for you.

[email protected]
Carol Bjorling said:
Tim Lauro said:
Well, so far I've used Ofoto, Snapfish, Cord Camera (midwest) and
Wallmart. Although like anyplace, the operators of the machines
will to some degree influence the quality of the prints, I've found
my match.

Wallmart by far came out the most consistant in quality and
thankfully had a very low cost about a Quarter per 4 x 6.

The only downside I've found is that I actually had to go into the
store! I hate such crowded places and of course I have to blow
part of my lunch time to do so, but then I'm happy and just picking
;)

For what it's worth...they are worth trying.

tim
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I don't care how good they do for anyone...any place that is too uptight to makes test prints (that I needed in a hurry) of a model weraing a thong bikini can kiss my ASA! I'll stick to the professional labs or private labs that have more interest in the customer than some ignorant, small-minded, stupid rule.
This is 2002 and not ALL Southerners are Baptists or rednecks.
MDTROUT said:
Any photo processor requires some adjustment and I have noticed
that on my machine the only adjustment I have to make is for
density. Color is pretty good. With the fuji frontier you can
adjust color for one pic or all of them on an order so if you need
them less cyan then just tell them and they can remove some cyan
for you.

[email protected]
Carol Bjorling said:
Tim Lauro said:
Well, so far I've used Ofoto, Snapfish, Cord Camera (midwest) and
Wallmart. Although like anyplace, the operators of the machines
will to some degree influence the quality of the prints, I've found
my match.

Wallmart by far came out the most consistant in quality and
thankfully had a very low cost about a Quarter per 4 x 6.

The only downside I've found is that I actually had to go into the
store! I hate such crowded places and of course I have to blow
part of my lunch time to do so, but then I'm happy and just picking
;)

For what it's worth...they are worth trying.

tim
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lol Jeanna,

Yea, I don't they will print anything showing much skin .. I was going
to use WalMart to print 100's of 8x10's a week but they do not give
any kind of discount, no matter the quanity, so I now have a lab that
prints 8x10's for $1.50, if you order at least 8 ..

BTW, how 'bout sharin' that bikini shot with a long-haired southern
redneck .. ;)

RonB
Jeanna Tahlia said:
I don't care how good they do for anyone...any place that is too
uptight to makes test prints (that I needed in a hurry) of a model
weraing a thong bikini can kiss my ASA! I'll stick to the
professional labs or private labs that have more interest in the
customer than some ignorant, small-minded, stupid rule.
This is 2002 and not ALL Southerners are Baptists or rednecks.
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Hello,

Say Ron, where do you get those 8x10s made for $1.50? I'm getting them for $2.99 and don't get a price break until 25. Plus, I'm not at all happy with the colors (I can get great colors locally but at $8.00 for an 8x10).
Thanks,
Rick
RonB said:
Yea, I don't they will print anything showing much skin .. I was going
to use WalMart to print 100's of 8x10's a week but they do not give
any kind of discount, no matter the quanity, so I now have a lab that
prints 8x10's for $1.50, if you order at least 8 ..

BTW, how 'bout sharin' that bikini shot with a long-haired southern
redneck .. ;)

RonB
Jeanna Tahlia said:
I don't care how good they do for anyone...any place that is too
uptight to makes test prints (that I needed in a hurry) of a model
weraing a thong bikini can kiss my ASA! I'll stick to the
professional labs or private labs that have more interest in the
customer than some ignorant, small-minded, stupid rule.
This is 2002 and not ALL Southerners are Baptists or rednecks.
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Send an email to [email protected] ask them to mail you a catalog. Machine print 8x10's are 3.35 for 1, 2.50 for 2-9, 1.55 for 10-99, 1.20 for 100+ 8x12's are only slightly more..1.85 for 10. They also have large prints from [email protected] to [email protected]
Rick Sheridan said:
RonB said:
Yea, I don't they will print anything showing much skin .. I was going
to use WalMart to print 100's of 8x10's a week but they do not give
any kind of discount, no matter the quanity, so I now have a lab that
prints 8x10's for $1.50, if you order at least 8 ..

BTW, how 'bout sharin' that bikini shot with a long-haired southern
redneck .. ;)

RonB
Jeanna Tahlia said:
I don't care how good they do for anyone...any place that is too
uptight to makes test prints (that I needed in a hurry) of a model
weraing a thong bikini can kiss my ASA! I'll stick to the
professional labs or private labs that have more interest in the
customer than some ignorant, small-minded, stupid rule.
This is 2002 and not ALL Southerners are Baptists or rednecks.
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Are you sure that is the correct email addy? I tried it and got a returned failure notice on the message...
Jeanna Tahlia said:
Rick Sheridan said:
RonB said:
Yea, I don't they will print anything showing much skin .. I was going
to use WalMart to print 100's of 8x10's a week but they do not give
any kind of discount, no matter the quanity, so I now have a lab that
prints 8x10's for $1.50, if you order at least 8 ..

BTW, how 'bout sharin' that bikini shot with a long-haired southern
redneck .. ;)

RonB
Jeanna Tahlia said:
I don't care how good they do for anyone...any place that is too
uptight to makes test prints (that I needed in a hurry) of a model
weraing a thong bikini can kiss my ASA! I'll stick to the
professional labs or private labs that have more interest in the
customer than some ignorant, small-minded, stupid rule.
This is 2002 and not ALL Southerners are Baptists or rednecks.
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Hey,
If you like Walmart then you are going to love Sam's Club.

I have looked at all the other companies on the internet and so far I have not been able to find one that can beat Sam's Club.

You can upload digital pictures through the internet to have them printed on proffesional paper, etc.
A 4x6 print is .24 cents

They charge something like a $1.95 shipping charge but this does not increase with the number of prints you order in any single shipment.

The prints take about 5 days and 'POOF' they arrive in your mail box. You do have to be a Sam's Club member but the $35 joining fee is quickly offset by the savings. If you develop regular fillm you will also get a great bargin on the prices. $3.95 for a roll of 4x6 doubles.

Give it a try you won't be disapointed.

Gary
Tim Lauro said:
Well, so far I've used Ofoto, Snapfish, Cord Camera (midwest) and
Wallmart. Although like anyplace, the operators of the machines
will to some degree influence the quality of the prints, I've found
my match.

Wallmart by far came out the most consistant in quality and
thankfully had a very low cost about a Quarter per 4 x 6.

The only downside I've found is that I actually had to go into the
store! I hate such crowded places and of course I have to blow
part of my lunch time to do so, but then I'm happy and just picking
;)

For what it's worth...they are worth trying.

tim
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I agree Walmart does a good job producing quality prints in terms of color, contrast, and sharpness.

However they fail terribly when it comes to cropping. I have received two batches of photos cropped to the center (default?). One group I brought into the store and the other I uploaded via walmart.com. In both cases I asked for or checked the "no cropping" option. The associate at the "lab" said that's all they can do. Do they just push the "start, stop" buttons?

Has anyone had better results?
 
Why would anyone go to Walmart when they can print at home? I'm doing 8X10's for about 33 cents (love those $8 ink cartridges) a page using Qimage and a old Epson 720 printer - results are stunning.

Seems to me going outside is less convenient, more expensive, and harder to "personalize" to your liking.

For me, the biggest advantage about digital is being able to do you own printing. I'd only consider going outside for poster size shots.
 
Mr. Smith, I was wondering if you already had the photos cropped to the size print you ordered? If you didn't, the machine will crop from the center like you said as a default.
--Duane
 
We took some pics to the local camera shop for printing. My wife says my prints look much better (Epson 880!), so she's letting me get the 785epx for longer lasting prints and better 6 color printing.

The reason:

I can do sharpening in the printer driver that is fantastic. It brings out all the fine detail in the image without looking sharpened. The camera shop does not.

I can boost the saturation a little for richer colors, the camera shop does not.

I can use 'digital camera correction' whatever that is. The camera shop does not.

If my Epson 880 can beat the camera shop, then the 785epx must certainly widen the gap even farther.
tko said:
Why would anyone go to Walmart when they can print at home? I'm
doing 8X10's for about 33 cents (love those $8 ink cartridges) a
page using Qimage and a old Epson 720 printer - results are
stunning.

Seems to me going outside is less convenient, more expensive, and
harder to "personalize" to your liking.

For me, the biggest advantage about digital is being able to do you
own printing. I'd only consider going outside for poster size shots.
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--Stay Focused http://home.attbi.com/~keylargographics
 
I disagree. I have an Epson 880 at home as well. I'm an expert computer user and do enjoy doing some of my own printing. However, nothing compares to a good quality photo printed in the newer professional "Fuji" digital photo labs that Wal-Mart and other retailers have installed. I sharpen my photos a bit, and if needed, do some minor editing before sending them to be printed. I have tried most of the online services and they have been hit and miss, as could be the case with some local print shops. I have been using Wal-Mart for a short time and found them to be consistently good. The paper will last a lot longer than the paper you use at home. Plus, unless you buy expensive waterproof ink, the photos printed on the Epson will run as soon as any moisture hits it. I have a two year old, and when she gets grows up, I want her to enjoy the pictures then as much as I do now.

Brian
Bogey said:
The reason:

I can do sharpening in the printer driver that is fantastic. It
brings out all the fine detail in the image without looking
sharpened. The camera shop does not.

I can boost the saturation a little for richer colors, the camera
shop does not.

I can use 'digital camera correction' whatever that is. The camera
shop does not.

If my Epson 880 can beat the camera shop, then the 785epx must
certainly widen the gap even farther.
tko said:
Why would anyone go to Walmart when they can print at home? I'm
doing 8X10's for about 33 cents (love those $8 ink cartridges) a
page using Qimage and a old Epson 720 printer - results are
stunning.

Seems to me going outside is less convenient, more expensive, and
harder to "personalize" to your liking.

For me, the biggest advantage about digital is being able to do you
own printing. I'd only consider going outside for poster size shots.
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--
Stay Focused

http://home.attbi.com/~keylargographics
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for me, I love printing from home too. however, real prints are by far better than even the best inkjet and you can't help but see a 100% difference when there's one of each in hand.

I agree with 8x10's & 5x7's that I typically have in frames, I'd rather print them than pay the money, but at a quarter per 4x6, that's cheaper than anyplace around and well worth it for long lasting prints.

Just my thoughts.

tim
Brian Black said:
Brian
Bogey said:
The reason:

I can do sharpening in the printer driver that is fantastic. It
brings out all the fine detail in the image without looking
sharpened. The camera shop does not.

I can boost the saturation a little for richer colors, the camera
shop does not.

I can use 'digital camera correction' whatever that is. The camera
shop does not.

If my Epson 880 can beat the camera shop, then the 785epx must
certainly widen the gap even farther.
tko said:
Why would anyone go to Walmart when they can print at home? I'm
doing 8X10's for about 33 cents (love those $8 ink cartridges) a
page using Qimage and a old Epson 720 printer - results are
stunning.

Seems to me going outside is less convenient, more expensive, and
harder to "personalize" to your liking.

For me, the biggest advantage about digital is being able to do you
own printing. I'd only consider going outside for poster size shots.
Click to expand...
--
Stay Focused

http://home.attbi.com/~keylargographics
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I have gotten prints done by Shutterfly and Ofoto. I honestly think the pics from my S800 look much better. I use Canon Photo Paper Pro exclusively, and I find the prints to be simply stunning. After I purchased that printer, my use of online services decreased dramatically. The prints look considerably better than anything I have generated from a site. I am glad you guys have had great experiences with the outside shops, but I am unbelievably satisfied with the prints I get at home. Happy Printmaking.

Eric
Tim Lauro said:
I agree with 8x10's & 5x7's that I typically have in frames, I'd
rather print them than pay the money, but at a quarter per 4x6,
that's cheaper than anyplace around and well worth it for long
lasting prints.

Just my thoughts.

tim
Brian Black said:
Brian
Bogey said:
The reason:

I can do sharpening in the printer driver that is fantastic. It
brings out all the fine detail in the image without looking
sharpened. The camera shop does not.

I can boost the saturation a little for richer colors, the camera
shop does not.

I can use 'digital camera correction' whatever that is. The camera
shop does not.

If my Epson 880 can beat the camera shop, then the 785epx must
certainly widen the gap even farther.
tko said:
Why would anyone go to Walmart when they can print at home? I'm
doing 8X10's for about 33 cents (love those $8 ink cartridges) a
page using Qimage and a old Epson 720 printer - results are
stunning.

Seems to me going outside is less convenient, more expensive, and
harder to "personalize" to your liking.

For me, the biggest advantage about digital is being able to do you
own printing. I'd only consider going outside for poster size shots.
Click to expand...
--
Stay Focused

http://home.attbi.com/~keylargographics
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