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7. February 2007
by Crestock
We have just introduced a new option in our evaluation system where we can accept images, but at a smaller size than originally submitted. The main reason for this is the ever-increasing resolutions on digital cameras, which means that we receive more and more images at 10MP and above. Unfortunately, the optical resolution often can't keep up with the sensor resolution, meaning that such images often fall a bit short in terms of technical quality - relative to the image size.
It was getting rather frustrating having to reject images because they fell just a little short of the technical standard expected from an image at a very high resolution, which is why we chose to introduce an 'inbetween option', where images are not rejected outright, but accepted at a smaller size instead.
Now, we don't expect everyone to agree with our use of this function all of the time, but overall we think this will be good news for everyone, since we believe it will reduce the rejection rate quite significantly. The only drawback to the contributor is that the images in question will only become available in smaller sizes.
It would be great to know what everyone thinks about this system.
The Crestock team
RE: New resize function in evaluation system
I was in fact wondering why most of my Nikon d70 images are for sale only as Small size files... Not sure I like this. After all the d70 has a 6mpx sensor, not 10 or 12.
(Sorry, but English is not my mothertongue)
Regards,
Sil
Posted: 17. Oct 2007 by Sil
RE: New resize function in evaluation system
I thought this was already in action, since it was talked about months ago. I'm glad to hear about it again. Could you tell us how to submit photos which we feel might be re-submitable based on the new size possibilities? Also, I would like to know how to re-submit a photo that I've improved or changed since an earlier rejection. Should a note be written to the inspector, and if so, where? Thanks!
Posted: 4. Nov 2007 by AardLumens
RE: New resize function in evaluation system
One more important question: I really need to know image sizes acceptable here and what sizes are the minimum for small, medium, large. I cannot seem to find this info. anywhere on the site. I think I read that images are more acceptable if they're over 3000 X ___ pixels, but now I cannot even find that statement. If I feel an image may need to be downsized from its original for some reason (noise, artifacting, sharpness, etc.) I need to know the minimums so that I don't downsize too much. Thanks again!
Posted: 4. Nov 2007 by AardLumens
RE: New resize function in evaluation system
Aardlumens,
The resizing of images is something that the inspection team while inspecting a picture. An image should only be resized to 4mp (would usually equal 2400x1600) when it contains some less visible or smaller technical problem, but overall is a worthy picture that we would like to approve.
A "Small" image is 4-6 megapixels
A "Medium" image is 6-11 megapixels
An "Extra Large" image is 11+ megapixels.
Hope that is of some use.
Josh
Posted: 6. Nov 2007 by joshDK