[ChristianRock]

The 43MP APS-C sensor discussion got me thinking, how big a sensor do we really need? The answer will depend on each person's use cases, of course. So I thought I'd create a poll.

Select the largest size you print (or view) and feel free to explain and/or comment...

Edit: Size number in poll are in inches.

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Last edited by ChristianRock; 09-09-2021 at 10:11 AM.

[aslyfox]

I have large stretch canvas most of which are in non public spaces at the hospital where my wife works

[PePe]

Most of my prints are for exhibition use from 40 x 60 cm some times up to 1 x 1,5m

[aaacb]

Only twice I printed 20x30, so i selected the large option since it's my most common.

[biz-engineer]

I couldn't select "very large print" because I consider 16x24" to be small, 16x24" is the smaller print size I have in my collection of about a hundred of 20"x30". A couple years ago I started to print 24" on the short side, prints between 24" x L, 30" x L and 32" x L, whatever L is up to 70" wide panos. I know I would need a medium format system, but I'm trying to cope with full frame, hoping that Ricoh will come up with a higher resolution full frame camera in the near future.

[steephill]

Since going digital in 2004 I have only made a set of prints once about a decade ago - 30 A4 prints of which 7 are on the wall of a stair. I made these with an A4 Epson printer I got for free. I meant to rotate the set through the frames but never got round to it. I now have an A3+ Epson printer I also got for free but have never made a full size print from it, I don't have wall space.
I have a personal website and a Pbase account where I share images but don't use any of the main social media.

[UncleVanya]

13x19 is about my limit as that’s what my Canon Pixma Pro prints but these frame nicely in 16x24 frames or 18x20 etc with mats.

[stevebrot]

13"x19" printed by me (Pixma Pro-100).

Added: I would note that 10Mpx images from my K10D print quite nicely with high detail to that size. One does not need many jars of pickles to break the 16x20 barrier. I am quite confident of going 20x30 with files from my K-3 for anticipated viewing at 10".


Steve

[ToddK]

I have printed four "large" prints on aluminum from my K-3ii: two at 16x24 and two at 20x30. I think they look fine, although someone may say otherwise.

[StiffLegged]

I would very much like to print, but haven't got a decent printer yet. I would want to make medium-sized prints, but for the obvious reason can't vote in this poll. Nevertheless, it's a worthwhile enquiry!

[FozzFoster]

I chose 'large prints' for my 13X19 prints (A3+) prints coming outta my Canon Pixma Pro 200. I have a couple of those around the house.
But I have more 8x10 than my A3+ at my office and around the house.
And I print MANY, MANY more times more 4x6 for albums and family...

I was printing this large just fine on my 24MP K-70 and 26MP K-3 III.

[UncleVanya]

My 13x19 prints have been sourced from 16 and 24mp files from apsc (k3 and KP) and m43 (gx7, em-1) and some 20mp m43 files should get printed soon (GX8).

My lx7 (6-10mp) files have been limited to 8x10 generally and I’m unclear what size the 20mp RX100IV will print to as I haven’t done any larger prints from it.

[DonV]

I print 8x10 size myself, I'd like to be able to print 11x14 or 16x20.
Occasionally I have the larger prints done elsewhere.

[Walkingwolf]

Up to 13 x 19, which is my printer size

[Bob 256]

To clarify my vote. I have printed all the way up to 16 x 20 inch prints but I have those done for me since my printer is limited to around 11 x14 inches. However, I have printed 8 x 24 inch panoramas on quite a few occasions since my printer will handle those. I think they also qualify as "large" prints. Most of my prints are in the 5 x 7 to 11 x 14 inch range so don't take my response as 16 x 20 inch prints being the only size I print (and I do send the occasional electronic prints to others as well). I could have checked all the boxes up to and including the 16 x 20 size (but not the third choice) if given that option.