dipstick question

[russkie]

hi sorry for the dumb question
just took some shots with my new eos and tried to download them to the site but they are above the 2meg limit - how do i reduce them please
many thanks in advance
nigel

[Adey Baker]

200kb is the actual limit! And maximum size is 800x800 pixels (in fact 600 pixels high is usual enough otherwise you might have to scroll up and down to see it all)

presumably you've got Photoshop Elements installed - go to Image>resize>image size and make sure both 'constrain proportions' and 'resample image' boxes are ticked.

Select 72ppi resolution and then alter the image size in either of the top boxes (800pixels wide will automatically resize the depth to 533 on a full frame imge, for instance)

Now go to File>Save for web and click the arrow in the 'quality' box and a slider will show - move this to alter the file size which appears under the right hand image until you get the desired file size. Anywhere between about 40 and 80Kbs should be OK

[Markgo]

Hi Nigel,
You will need to alter the size and resolution (probably) of the shots in either Adobe Photoshop or Elements or similar photo editing software.

I usually start by reducing the pixel dimensions of the longest side first, to something like 500ppi. When you save the file, save it as a .jpg and a small to medium format. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I am not so hot myself!!
I'm sure we have plenty of members who will be able to offer more in depth knowledge than I. Good Luck!

Mark

[stanacko]

hi sorry for the dumb question
just took some shots with my new eos and tried to download them to the site but they are above the 2meg limit - how do i reduce them please
many thanks in advance
nigel

Easy simple way, right click on photo, from list that appears click on resize
on the window that opens I use medium, click ok and thats it job done.
Stan.

[Henry B]

Easy simple way, right click on photo, from list that appears click on resize
on the window that opens I use medium, click ok and thats it job done.
Stan.
Thats the one I use ,it,s really simpleand quick. hb

[russkie]

ok guys i managed to resize but then when i used the 'manage attatchements' box at the bottom of this message and previewed it - it siad something about it not being a proper link.
how do you guys get the thumbnail to be in this message box instead of as an attatchmnet - i am feeling really thick now
cheers
nigel

[citrinella]

presumably you've got Photoshop Elements installed - go to Image>resize>image size and make sure both 'constrain proportions' and 'resample image' boxes are ticked.

Select 72ppi resolution and then alter the image size in either of the top boxes (800pixels wide will automatically resize the depth to 533 on a full frame imge, for instance)


If doing photos singly is too slow and tedious, you can do the same thing using File > Batch Processing.

Create a folder of the images you want to do first. Better sorted into Landscape and Portrait.

HTH,
Mike.