Ordered 6" x 4.5"
Discussion
I've ordered half a dozen images online and need to find a twin frame or two single frames for my mother's birthday (tomorrow!).
I can't see 6 x 4.5 frame size anywhere? I chose this size as it didn't crop the image.
Any pointers as to where I might find one or do I have to go 7 x 5? I'm guessing it'll be swimming around the frame?
Nightmaaaaaaaare.
I can't see 6 x 4.5 frame size anywhere? I chose this size as it didn't crop the image.
Any pointers as to where I might find one or do I have to go 7 x 5? I'm guessing it'll be swimming around the frame?
Nightmaaaaaaaare.
Easiest and cheapest solution will be to get a 7"x5" frame (or 8"x6") and mount the photo on a piece of 7x5 mount board or card cut to fit the frame.
Alternatively, if you "crop" the 4.5" side sensibly to 4", then you can just use a 6x4 aperture mount in an 8x6 frame. No need to cut the photo, just use the mount to "crop" it.
ETA - you could always get some mounts custom cut for 8x6 frames, or get the tools and do it yourself.
Custom mounts here for example:
http://www.eframe.co.uk/
Alternatively, if you "crop" the 4.5" side sensibly to 4", then you can just use a 6x4 aperture mount in an 8x6 frame. No need to cut the photo, just use the mount to "crop" it.
ETA - you could always get some mounts custom cut for 8x6 frames, or get the tools and do it yourself.
Custom mounts here for example:
http://www.eframe.co.uk/
Edited by sgrimshaw on Tuesday 6th February 18:29
sgrimshaw said:
Easiest and cheapest solution will be to get a 7"x5" frame (or 8"x6") and mount the photo on a piece of 7x5 mount board or card cut to fit the frame.
Alternatively, if you "crop" the 4.5" side sensibly to 4", then you can just use a 6x4 aperture mount in an 8x6 frame. No need to cut the photo, just use the mount to "crop" it.
ETA - you could always get some mounts custom cut for 8x6 frames, or get the tools and do it yourself.
Custom mounts here for example:
http://www.eframe.co.uk/
For info, have purchased frames from eframes before, excellent product.Alternatively, if you "crop" the 4.5" side sensibly to 4", then you can just use a 6x4 aperture mount in an 8x6 frame. No need to cut the photo, just use the mount to "crop" it.
ETA - you could always get some mounts custom cut for 8x6 frames, or get the tools and do it yourself.
Custom mounts here for example:
http://www.eframe.co.uk/
Edited by sgrimshaw on Tuesday 6th February 18:29
Off topic but brought back a memory.
Used to work in a photographic lab back in the early to mid 00s when digital cameras were first really hitting the mainstream. We still processed a ton of film in this days. Most early digital cameras really only used 4:3 ratios as this was the same as the majority of computer monitors back then.
Customer came in an had a full blown rage at me (an 18 year old counter assistant) because we didn't do 6x4.5in prints, frames or albums. He stormed out in a flap shouting that we would be bankrupt within the year if we didnt get with the times...
15 years later and guess what, you still can't get anything in 6x4.5 inch! Oh and the lab is still in business.
Used to work in a photographic lab back in the early to mid 00s when digital cameras were first really hitting the mainstream. We still processed a ton of film in this days. Most early digital cameras really only used 4:3 ratios as this was the same as the majority of computer monitors back then.
Customer came in an had a full blown rage at me (an 18 year old counter assistant) because we didn't do 6x4.5in prints, frames or albums. He stormed out in a flap shouting that we would be bankrupt within the year if we didnt get with the times...
15 years later and guess what, you still can't get anything in 6x4.5 inch! Oh and the lab is still in business.
Edited by MysteryLemon on Sunday 11th February 18:36
MysteryLemon said:
Off topic but brought back a memory.
Used to work in a photographic lab back in the early to mid 00s when digital cameras were first really hitting the mainstream. We still processed a ton of film in this days. Most early digital cameras really only used 4:3 ratios as this was the same as the majority of computer monitors back then.
Customer came in an had a full blown rage at me (an 18 year old counter assistant) because we didn't do 6x4.5in prints, frames or albums. He stormed out in a flap shouting that we would be bankrupt within the year if we didnt get with the times...
15 years later and guess what, you still can't get anything in 6x4.5 inch! Oh and the lab is still in business.
If I am not mistaken you cant get printing paper to match film size, ie 35 mm doesnt fit any bog standard printing paper. Or less its changd. Not sure about different formats, ie 2 x 2, or my old MPP which takes a 5 x 4 inch neg.Used to work in a photographic lab back in the early to mid 00s when digital cameras were first really hitting the mainstream. We still processed a ton of film in this days. Most early digital cameras really only used 4:3 ratios as this was the same as the majority of computer monitors back then.
Customer came in an had a full blown rage at me (an 18 year old counter assistant) because we didn't do 6x4.5in prints, frames or albums. He stormed out in a flap shouting that we would be bankrupt within the year if we didnt get with the times...
15 years later and guess what, you still can't get anything in 6x4.5 inch! Oh and the lab is still in business.
Edited by MysteryLemon on Sunday 11th February 18:36
I crop all my pics to 7 x 5 on the ipad before uploading to be printed. Frames of course are bog standard.
GetCarter said:
Gad-Westy said:
Oi, you left out us Bronica boys!
This was the last ever photo I took with my Bronnie... back in 2000 (sold a bunch as postcards) - then sold the mf and sunk a whole heap of cash into the Nikon D1 (2.7mp!)
)I'm a bit of an imposter actually as I'm shooting 6x6 on an SQAI but I do love MF. 6x6 Velvia in particular looks really special.
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