Computer/digital camera/printer question

20 years ago

We just purchased a new computer and printer. I am thinking of changing my scrapbooking ways and need some input.

I would like to start printing my own pictures with a user-friendly printer and digital camera. Right now I use the common way of a 35mm and professional developing.

I would plan on buying a photo printing quality printer and also photo paper.

Do any of you print your own pics? Is the quality the same or comparable? Are the computer pics going to have the longevity of professional pictures?

TIA, Jewels

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anrsaz
20 years ago
if the pics have longevity, although I don't see the difference if they're in an acid free environment and printed on good quality paper. We do print our own pictures and the the quality is much better. They are clearer and have more bold color, not to mention the pictures are ALL good since we can delete the undesirables.
qcbetty
20 years ago
Jewels:

The photos from a digital camera are far superior ~ you're not taking a chance on "processing" errors. Colors are so much clearer and brighter!!

As long as you buy QUALITY photo paper (read Kodak ~ best we've found yet) and you're scrapping with acid free paper, you'll do just fine.
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