8.0 Megapixl enlargement

[Falkor02]

Hey guys,

I need your help with a question. I have a friend who wants to have a poster sized picture taken. Can you take a 8.0 Megapixel picture and enlarge it to 20x30 and still have it decent quality. If not, what is the recommended Megapixl that can be used for a poster of that size?

Thank you,
Stephen

[KJ Smith]

You may want to post this in the printroom.

[SueGirl]

Originally Posted by Falkor02

Hey guys,

... Can you take a 8.0 Megapixel picture and enlarge it to 20x30 and still have it decent quality ...

Short Answer - YES !

Long and Better Answer - It depends on the Total Photographic System ...
Lens Quality, Focus, Pixel Size, Frame Size, Exposure, Stability from vibration, Post Process, Lighting, Print methods, ETC. will all effect image quality {I.Q.}.

Image Quality {I.Q.}is dependent on a lot of factors including the photographers I.Q. {Smartness} !!

[Colyn]

At 8MP you are beginning to stretch the limits. But you can still get a good image.. Hand holding the camera is not a good idea though.. Proper exposure and tripod mounting are guarantees of getting the best with what you got..

Where I work we get excellent 20x30's with 10-12, etc MP images but most done with 6 or 8MP cameras aren't so good since most were shot hand held..