I don't understand exactly how digital cameras operate when it comes to resolution settings. For example, if I photographed something in the 1600 x 1200 mode for photo printing, is it possible to somehow lower the resolution from that same image to 600 x 480, enabling me to post it on the web for faster loading, or would I have to take two photos of the same object, one at high resolution for printing and one at low resolution for web posting? I respectfully thank everyone who takes the time to respond in advance, as your expertise is greatly appreciated.

-- Patricia S. (tanfgirl@worldspy.net), January 10, 2000

Answers

Hi Patricia,

No, you don't have to take two shots. Any image editing software worthy of the name will allow you to re-size or re-sample your pictures. Digital cameras are usually supplied with some sort of editing sofware, and there is always the cheap but excellent Paint Shop Pro.

Good Luck,

-- Pete Andrews (p.l.andrews@bham.ac.uk), January 10, 2000.