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Questions tagged [aspect-ratio]

the ratio of the width to the height of an image

Common aspect ratios in still photography

  • 1:1 - some 120mm film cameras, Holga/Diana, Instagram
  • 3:2 - 35mm film (36mm x 24mm), most digital SLRs
  • 4:3 - compact cameras, four thirds and medium format (645), old polaroid prints

Common display aspect ratios

  • 3:2 - standard computer monitors and televisions
  • 16:9 - wide screen

Common print aspect ratios

  • 3:2 - 4 x 6, 8 x 12, 20 x 30cm (A4)
  • 4:3 - 4.5 x 6", 13.5 x 18cm (6D)
  • 10:7 - 3.5 x 5", 9 x 13cm
  • 7:5 - 5" x 7", 13 x 18cm
  • 5:4 - 8 x 10", 20 x 25cm
  • 14:11 - 11 x 14", 28 x 36cm
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Most Common Aspect Ratio?

I'm building a web site that will allow users to upload photos. For design and layout purposes, I need to know the most common aspect ratios users will upload. What is the most common aspect ratio of photos (e.g from dSLR, smart phones, etc.)?
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What detailed research exists on the effects of aspect ratio on perception?

I'm interested in the effects of aspect ratio on perception in photography, looking for detailed research. Could anyone recommend books, courses, research papers on the subject? I've looked on google scholar but aspect ratio is a broad subject that…
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Constant and persistent aspect ratio correction when VIEWING photos

Here's my problem. I've a got a monitor and graphic card combination that yields slightly distorted aspect ratio. In effect, every photograph is a little too wide (should be ca 88--95% narrower). Thus, what I need is a viewer that will allow me to…
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LCD Projector Aspect Ratio Wrong for my 1.3 aspect iamges

I acquired an Epson LCD PowerLite 53C Multimedia Projector at Thrift Shop. This LCD projector is immaculate, like it has never been used. This model projector expects a VGA input via a DE-15 pin connector. Other options are S-Video or composite…
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Can I change aspect ratio in Photshop 11 elements and have it maintain integrity for enlargements

I use a Canon T3i and leave my aspect ratio set at 3:2. As I am embarking on gallery showings, they want larger and larger images to sell. I have some images that I want to enlarge to 11x14, 16x20 and larger, but as they are, all the online…
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How can I make a photo fit into an 10" by 8" frame when cropping to 8:10 cuts people out?

I have a group photograph (which I cannot post here). When I use pixlr.com to crop with 5 by 4 aspect ratio, it does not get all the people in the photograph. How to get all people in the photograph? I wish to create 10" x 8" photograph, and then…
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