Okay. I can't figure this out. I can resize an image in PhotoShop down to the requisite 48x48 pixels, and during the "image size" dialog box, it says my "pixel dimensions" are ~7kb. But then when I go to save the file, it won't go any smaller than 40kb.
How the heck are y'all getting an avatar down to the 10kb limit?
Thanks,
Mark.
(unrelated photo below, photographing in the Sierra Nevada)
Posted by John Mumaw on January 27, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Try using the 'Save for Web' feature in PS.
After you choose your pixel dimensions (48p x 39p w/ this particular aspect ratio using this example), uncheck the 'Embed Color Profile' box. That will strip out a lot of extra data right there. Then adjust the Quality slider 'til you reach the 10kb size. In this example image, the size was at 3kb at the maximum '100' setting.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 28, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Screw all that. I wanna know where in the Sierra Nevada that shot was taken. Awesome-looking spot!
@Todd,
It's Black Rock Pass, in Sequioa, looking south into the peaks that I would call the Mineral King group. It's at least two days walk to get there... But worth it!
Posted by Darren Huski on January 28, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Or try saving as a png, which gets them small too. Ditto what Todd said about the location. I'll add, that looks like the really awesome Mamiya 645E camera!
Good eye. It is indeed the most excellent Mamiya 645e, on top of Gitzo's super-small 1057 (like the old 001, but CF). A great backpacking combination. The 645e is lighter than many dslrs...
Posted by Darren Huski on January 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Mark, the 645E was the camera I used until I discovered large format. It is a great camera and system. I loved the Mamiya and still think it is super system but when I looked at a 645 chrome next to a 4x5 chrome........I ended up leaning 4x5 most of the time.
So after a couple of years of declining use, I sent the 645E off to a new user. I am sure it is still going strong.
I remain tempted by the idea of 4x5, but now mostly shoot a Sony 850 and stitch panoramas. I really love getting out for five to eight days of backpacking, and could never quite get used to the idea of reloading the film holders over the successive days. I know it's possible, though, because my friend who took the picture above does it. He and I once backpacked the John Muir Trail, him with the 4x5 and me with the Mamiya 645e. When I drag it out to use it these days, I still like the process of hyperfocal focusing, locking the mirror, and using a old manual cable release. It feels faintly sacrilegious to say it, but the 850 is just as good, and better stitched. I keep holding on to the lenses, though, thinking I might pick up a Mirex adapter.
Living in Utah, though, and learning to chase weather, I might need to pick up a 4x5!
Posted by Darren Huski on January 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Mark, 4x5 is fun and addicting but I would agree about the PITA of loading film on the trail. I used Quickloads for chromes and those were good. Bulky but way better than using a changing bag. Of late I have been using Efke 25 in addition to my dwindling supply of Quickloads. Efke 25 is B+W print film that I load up in traditional holders but then I have it dr5 processed into a chrome. Final cost is about the same as shooting Quickloads and I get a 4x5 b+w chrome out of it. Easier on me since darkroom work and developing my own film is not in the cards for me.
I have yet to try backpacking with my Arca-Swiss as it is bulky in the bag-it is a camera I can do long hikes with but not backpack. I have thought about picking up a Chamonix as it is really light and compact if I was to try a backpacking trip, but A DSLR with 2 lenses is much more trail friendly.
It seems even Dykinga, Till, Neill, and others have moved to full frame DSLR's for much of their work. However there is still something fun about 4x5. By all means check out the LF Info site if you start to think about it. Good luck!
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8 repliesHow the heck are y'all getting an avatar down to the 10kb limit?
Thanks,
Mark.
(unrelated photo below, photographing in the Sierra Nevada)
After you choose your pixel dimensions (48p x 39p w/ this particular aspect ratio using this example), uncheck the 'Embed Color Profile' box. That will strip out a lot of extra data right there. Then adjust the Quality slider 'til you reach the 10kb size. In this example image, the size was at 3kb at the maximum '100' setting.
Thank you.
@Todd,
It's Black Rock Pass, in Sequioa, looking south into the peaks that I would call the Mineral King group. It's at least two days walk to get there... But worth it!
Good eye. It is indeed the most excellent Mamiya 645e, on top of Gitzo's super-small 1057 (like the old 001, but CF). A great backpacking combination. The 645e is lighter than many dslrs...
So after a couple of years of declining use, I sent the 645E off to a new user. I am sure it is still going strong.
I remain tempted by the idea of 4x5, but now mostly shoot a Sony 850 and stitch panoramas. I really love getting out for five to eight days of backpacking, and could never quite get used to the idea of reloading the film holders over the successive days. I know it's possible, though, because my friend who took the picture above does it. He and I once backpacked the John Muir Trail, him with the 4x5 and me with the Mamiya 645e. When I drag it out to use it these days, I still like the process of hyperfocal focusing, locking the mirror, and using a old manual cable release. It feels faintly sacrilegious to say it, but the 850 is just as good, and better stitched. I keep holding on to the lenses, though, thinking I might pick up a Mirex adapter.
Living in Utah, though, and learning to chase weather, I might need to pick up a 4x5!
I have yet to try backpacking with my Arca-Swiss as it is bulky in the bag-it is a camera I can do long hikes with but not backpack. I have thought about picking up a Chamonix as it is really light and compact if I was to try a backpacking trip, but A DSLR with 2 lenses is much more trail friendly.
It seems even Dykinga, Till, Neill, and others have moved to full frame DSLR's for much of their work. However there is still something fun about 4x5. By all means check out the LF Info site if you start to think about it. Good luck!