In Canon's Digital Photo Professional software, under the trimming tool, and then aspect ratio....can anyone tell me what the measurement in inches is for A Size Landscape, A Size Portrait, Letter Landscape, and Letter Portrait? Or, if I want to set it to 8x10, or 14x11, how would I do that? Thanks in advance for any help any one can give. I appreciate it.
Posted by Daniel Moore on November 26, 2007 at 12:54 AM
Sharon-
The 'A Size' is not actually a size but a 1:1.4 ratio, however if there is a number behind the A such as A4 then that is a specific size (A4 almost the same as letter paper: 8.2x11.7in). The larger the number after the A, the smaller the paper.
On the other hand, Letter Landscape is a size (11in H x 8.5in V) and Letter Portrait is also a actual size (8.5in V x 11in H).
To get an 8x 10 you need to set you 'Aspect Ratio' to 4:5 ratio for portrait prints or an 5:4 for landscape. To get a 14x11 you need to set the 'Aspect Ratio' to 1.27:1 ratio. To find the correct aspect ratio you need to find the least common denominator for the size you want to print. This might help you out: http://www.digicamguides.com/print/aspect-ratio.html
Daniel...Thank YOU! That is exactly the info I needed!
I really appreciate your help!
Sharon
Posted by Fred Stearns on November 26, 2007 at 10:01 PM
While I have only seen the alphabet used for the size used in drawings, what used to be called "Blue Prints", rather than photographs, there is a system where these are used. "A" size paper is 8 1/2"x 11", "B" is 11" x 17", C is 17" x 22", "D" is 22" x 34". You get that point, each letter size change is arrived at by doubling the small side.
The paper sized referred to as A1, A2, etc are actually European paper sizes which should properly measured in the metric system. I find that they are best at really confusing American printers and holding up the printing process until some one figures out how to get the blasted thing to print!
Posted by Daniel Moore on November 27, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Your welcome. Like Fred stated... Paper sizes that are labeled via the alphabet are European sizes. I think the A1, A2, etc. are actually German, and not very many people in the US use them. Glad I could help!
Posted by Buck Ward on November 27, 2007 at 7:47 PM
There are different standards for paper sizes.
The sizes that Fred lists for A, B, C, and D are ANSI sizes.
Architectural sizes are C=18'x24", D=24"x36", E=36"x48"
My business' D size ink jet plotters take 24" wide paper. Our old E size pen plotter took 36" wide paper.
ISO sizes differ from ANSI also. ANSI A is Letter size (8.5"x11"). ISO A4 is 210mm x 297mm (approximately 8.3" x 11.7")
Surely this clarifies paper sizes....NOT
Edit:
In DPP, letter is 8.5:11 and A is 1.0:1.414. portrait and landscape simply indicate whether the proportions are vertical or horizontal, respectively.
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6 repliesThe 'A Size' is not actually a size but a 1:1.4 ratio, however if there is a number behind the A such as A4 then that is a specific size (A4 almost the same as letter paper: 8.2x11.7in). The larger the number after the A, the smaller the paper.
On the other hand, Letter Landscape is a size (11in H x 8.5in V) and Letter Portrait is also a actual size (8.5in V x 11in H).
To get an 8x 10 you need to set you 'Aspect Ratio' to 4:5 ratio for portrait prints or an 5:4 for landscape. To get a 14x11 you need to set the 'Aspect Ratio' to 1.27:1 ratio. To find the correct aspect ratio you need to find the least common denominator for the size you want to print. This might help you out: http://www.digicamguides.com/print/aspect-ratio.html
Hope this helps!
I really appreciate your help!
Sharon
The paper sized referred to as A1, A2, etc are actually European paper sizes which should properly measured in the metric system. I find that they are best at really confusing American printers and holding up the printing process until some one figures out how to get the blasted thing to print!
The sizes that Fred lists for A, B, C, and D are ANSI sizes.
Architectural sizes are C=18'x24", D=24"x36", E=36"x48"
My business' D size ink jet plotters take 24" wide paper. Our old E size pen plotter took 36" wide paper.
ISO sizes differ from ANSI also. ANSI A is Letter size (8.5"x11"). ISO A4 is 210mm x 297mm (approximately 8.3" x 11.7")
Surely this clarifies paper sizes....NOT
Edit:
In DPP, letter is 8.5:11 and A is 1.0:1.414. portrait and landscape simply indicate whether the proportions are vertical or horizontal, respectively.