Photo Sizes

Photo Sizes

When you’re taking pictures, knowing something of the photo sizes is a must. As you shoot images, being aware of the ratios used by the cameras will be helpful. Camera and Photo Ratios Most digital cameras today use the 3:2 ratio for the images they take. In simple terms it means the long si

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Photo Frame Sizes

Photo Frame Sizes

  Many photo frame sizes exist today. The following are the most common sizes being used. Of course it is also possible to have photo frames custom sized.  Note: the dimensions given below are indicative of the photo size they can hold. Unless indicated otherwise, the measurements are

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Standard Photo Size

Standard Photo Size

  The standard photo size is 4 x 6 inches. However, there are many other sizes that are used. Those used in wallets measure 2.5 x 3.5. For the desktop, the size is 3.5 x 5 inches. Other common sizes are 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 11 x 13 and 16 x 20. All these measurements are in inches.  Other S

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Photo Dimensions

Photo Dimensions

Anyone taking pictures should be aware of the photo dimensions. Knowing the different sizes will ensure the print sizes come out all right. Ratios Majority of cameras today use the 3:2 ratio. What this means is the long side is 1.5x longer than the short end. This is the reason why the 4x6 has bec

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Passport Photo Dimensions

Passport Photo Dimensions

Issued by national governments, a passport is a highly important document necessary for international travel. The main purpose of this is to certify the nationality and identity of the owner. Some of its very important elements include sex, date of birth and name. It also contains valuable informati

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Passport Size Photo Dimensions

Passport Size Photo Dimensions

The passport size photo dimensions required varies among countries. The following are the size requirements for a United States passport. Passport Photo Requirements: US The photo must measure 2 x 2 inches. The picture must be set against a white background. There must be no blemishes or any dirt wh

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Standard Picture Frame Sizes

Standard Picture Frame Sizes

Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but without using the right picture frame size, the impact will be lessened. Here are some common dimensions and how to use them. The Most Common Sizes  The smallest ones measure 3 x 3, 3 x 5 or 3.5 x 5 inches. The medium sizes come in at 4 x 6, 5 x 7 an

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Photo Print Sizes

Photo Print Sizes

Photo print sizes are marked with an nR, where n denotes the length of the short edge in inches. Below are some common sizes employed in the United States and other nations. Common Print Dimensions Size 3¼" × 4½ is equal to 82.5 × 120 mm and has a ratio of 16:11 (1.4

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Focal Length in Photography

Focal Length in Photography

The focal length in photography is typically set to the length of the diagonal of the image as it is on the negative. The following are the diagonals as used by various formats. Formats and Diagonal Length (in mm) The 35mm has a diagonal length of 43. The 4.5 cm × 6 cm has a diagonal length

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