Tony Snyder
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I am trying to figure out how to post photos. My photos are typically 800 to 1400kb jpg files. How do I make them into smaller files so I can post?
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dbabcock
Hi Tech Redneck
First step is: what do you have for photo software?
Tony Snyder
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Adobe Photo Deluxe that came with my Olympus D-600L camera.
I usually run the camera on maximum resolution. I get about 8 shots per 16MB Smart Media card that way. I have never tried to change one of these files to less resolution other than I am automatically set up to compress them into jpg. I don't know how to change that. The Olympus helpline helped me set it up that way and I haven't had a reason to want smaller files until now.
I did notice that croping the picture makes a smaller file but that is not what we need here.
Thanks
I usually run the camera on maximum resolution. I get about 8 shots per 16MB Smart Media card that way. I have never tried to change one of these files to less resolution other than I am automatically set up to compress them into jpg. I don't know how to change that. The Olympus helpline helped me set it up that way and I haven't had a reason to want smaller files until now.
I did notice that croping the picture makes a smaller file but that is not what we need here.
Thanks
dbabcock
Hi Tech Redneck
The good news is that Photo Deluxe seems to be the image processing bundled software of choice for 99.9% of all digital cameras sold nowadays. The bad news is that I've never used it. I also have never heard of your camera. Not a bad start, eh?
Seriously, when you set a particular picture quality and size in your camera, you are controlling two things: 1. Amount of data compression (the more compression, the smaller the file size is and the more pictures you can fit on a given size card, but the more compression you use, the worse your picture will be). The compression setting on your camera will probably be related to words like "normal" or "fine". 2. Size of the picture controls how many pixels will be output to the .jpg file. These names may take the form of "VGA", "SVGA", "XVGA". Based on the fact that you're only getting 8 pictures on that 16 MB SM card, I'd say you're running pretty close to least compression and maximum picture size (largest file size). Reducing the resolution to something smaller will decrease the file size, but what you should do to get under the 102KB maximum on Arbor is to look into Photo Deluxe and see if they have any method to resize your pictures. To make a long story short, you want to run a maximum of about 150 dpi (dots per inch, 75 will do for 17" computer monitor resolution), then resize the picture for about 600 X 800 pixels as this will have it fitting pretty well on most 17" monitors that are set for 1024 X 768 pixel resolutions or thereabouts. People with smaller monitors or ones that have their video cards set for lower resolution (like 800 X 600) will see your picture sometimes extending beyond the edges of the screen. If they complain, don't worry about resizing your picture again especially for them. Just tell them they should go out and get a 21" monitor that you can easily read the fonts on at 1280 x 1024 resolution. Just making the .jpg image smaller won't do it by itself, as you must compress the image when you save it. If you "save as" a .jpg file, you should get a screen that asks you how much compression you want to use, as well as the resultant file size. Set the compression to a level that results in a file size of less than 102KB in this case.
I wish I could be more help, but I know neither your software nor your camera. The priciples described above, however, apply to all digital images.
Seriously, when you set a particular picture quality and size in your camera, you are controlling two things: 1. Amount of data compression (the more compression, the smaller the file size is and the more pictures you can fit on a given size card, but the more compression you use, the worse your picture will be). The compression setting on your camera will probably be related to words like "normal" or "fine". 2. Size of the picture controls how many pixels will be output to the .jpg file. These names may take the form of "VGA", "SVGA", "XVGA". Based on the fact that you're only getting 8 pictures on that 16 MB SM card, I'd say you're running pretty close to least compression and maximum picture size (largest file size). Reducing the resolution to something smaller will decrease the file size, but what you should do to get under the 102KB maximum on Arbor is to look into Photo Deluxe and see if they have any method to resize your pictures. To make a long story short, you want to run a maximum of about 150 dpi (dots per inch, 75 will do for 17" computer monitor resolution), then resize the picture for about 600 X 800 pixels as this will have it fitting pretty well on most 17" monitors that are set for 1024 X 768 pixel resolutions or thereabouts. People with smaller monitors or ones that have their video cards set for lower resolution (like 800 X 600) will see your picture sometimes extending beyond the edges of the screen. If they complain, don't worry about resizing your picture again especially for them. Just tell them they should go out and get a 21" monitor that you can easily read the fonts on at 1280 x 1024 resolution. Just making the .jpg image smaller won't do it by itself, as you must compress the image when you save it. If you "save as" a .jpg file, you should get a screen that asks you how much compression you want to use, as well as the resultant file size. Set the compression to a level that results in a file size of less than 102KB in this case.
I wish I could be more help, but I know neither your software nor your camera. The priciples described above, however, apply to all digital images.
woodsjunkie
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slabberman
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G'day snydert,
Head for www.xat.com and download the Image Optimiser trial programme. Its really easy to use and offers re-sizing, cropping, but best of all, it can rip the guts out of a photo to make the size smaller, to get under any size limitations. One site I post on requires files smaller than 15kB, and it handles the task great! I can get a 300kB photo to under 15Kb with a bit of resizing and gut-ripping no problem!!
Definately worth the 39 bucks for the registered version, if you are going to be doing it regularly.
Cheers
Charlie.
Head for www.xat.com and download the Image Optimiser trial programme. Its really easy to use and offers re-sizing, cropping, but best of all, it can rip the guts out of a photo to make the size smaller, to get under any size limitations. One site I post on requires files smaller than 15kB, and it handles the task great! I can get a 300kB photo to under 15Kb with a bit of resizing and gut-ripping no problem!!
Definately worth the 39 bucks for the registered version, if you are going to be doing it regularly.
Cheers
Charlie.
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dozerdan
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snydert
I think I can help you out with your problem.I also use the Olympus D-600L camera and Adobe Photo Deluxe.It really isn't that hard to do but typing isn't me instructions isn't my thing.If you email me I will send you my phone number.I can explain it to you in terms that you can understand.
Later
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I think I can help you out with your problem.I also use the Olympus D-600L camera and Adobe Photo Deluxe.It really isn't that hard to do but typing isn't me instructions isn't my thing.If you email me I will send you my phone number.I can explain it to you in terms that you can understand.
Later
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woodsjunkie
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Tony Snyder
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I have taken a photo of neww saw stock at lowest resolution of camera. The file is still 940K. Resolution is 144 pixels per inch and the picture size is 4.444in wide by 3.556 height.
Adobe Photo Deluxe is my picture software. This picture exist on my desktop as a jpg file and in Phot Deluxe. I believe , as a jpg file.
I tried to attack the large file to this reply but it took up the whole screen and I could not move from there.
Any help?
Adobe Photo Deluxe is my picture software. This picture exist on my desktop as a jpg file and in Phot Deluxe. I believe , as a jpg file.
I tried to attack the large file to this reply but it took up the whole screen and I could not move from there.
Any help?
Tony Snyder
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When I take my large jpg file and resize it in Photo Deluxe it comes out a PPD file which I cannot attach.
woodsjunkie
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snydert,
I'm still not real sure what you have going on their,
Make sure when you resize and "save as" that you pick jpg.
If you would like e-mail me the pic and i will see if i can resize it and send it back to ya... My e-mail option is on..
<img src=http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jun/20026301633736861571497.jpg>
I'm still not real sure what you have going on their,
Make sure when you resize and "save as" that you pick jpg.
If you would like e-mail me the pic and i will see if i can resize it and send it back to ya... My e-mail option is on..
<img src=http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jun/20026301633736861571497.jpg>
snydert,
go to http://www.acdsystems.com and download their program. Easy to resize with it; as well, it is good for image management and basic photo editing. Free trial for 30 days, you can extend it. I like it a lot , so i paid $50 to register it.
go to http://www.acdsystems.com and download their program. Easy to resize with it; as well, it is good for image management and basic photo editing. Free trial for 30 days, you can extend it. I like it a lot , so i paid $50 to register it.
Tony Snyder
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I downloaded to software that slabberman suggested. I got the jpg resized.
But on my first test attempt I got my service provider's homepage attached as my jpg image.I gotta think on that a little.
Thanks for the help so far.
But on my first test attempt I got my service provider's homepage attached as my jpg image.I gotta think on that a little.
Thanks for the help so far.
Tony Snyder
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Test
Tony Snyder
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Did this last test work like things are supposed to?
snydert, it sure did. the file size was 63kb, A-site limit is 102...
looks like some Oleo-macs (Efco), right? The 962C has really got my interest up. Have you run it? 0.3 hp more at same weight as 357 Husky, if specs are accurate, that is a heck of a saw at a great price, under $400.
looks like some Oleo-macs (Efco), right? The 962C has really got my interest up. Have you run it? 0.3 hp more at same weight as 357 Husky, if specs are accurate, that is a heck of a saw at a great price, under $400.
Tony Snyder
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rbtree,
I have not run the 962 much, sold only one of them so far. I have used the 956, same weight, sold a few of those. The 956 seems to be a better high rpm saw, and the 962 more torque with broader power band. They both have good pro features for the money.
I think I'll get one of the 981's worked over for promo.
Also the small 940 is probably one of the best quality mini saws on the market for $199 U.S.
I'm intrigued by the 2159 Jonsered. it is a good size, good weight, and runs mean right out of the box. I am packaging one up to send to the West coast to be spruced up as a demo thing. It retails for about $469.
I have not run the 962 much, sold only one of them so far. I have used the 956, same weight, sold a few of those. The 956 seems to be a better high rpm saw, and the 962 more torque with broader power band. They both have good pro features for the money.
I think I'll get one of the 981's worked over for promo.
Also the small 940 is probably one of the best quality mini saws on the market for $199 U.S.
I'm intrigued by the 2159 Jonsered. it is a good size, good weight, and runs mean right out of the box. I am packaging one up to send to the West coast to be spruced up as a demo thing. It retails for about $469.
