Enlarging 35mm prints

blue virgin | 04:00 Sat 14th Oct 2006 | Technology

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Just how big can you enlarge a standard 35mm print? I'm not worried about digital, but wonder how large you can go using a 35mm negative before the quality starts to suffer. Does it depend a huge amount on the camera, ie: compact or SLR?
Thanks guys.

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It depends mainly on the quality of the lens but also on the speed of the film. A professional SLR using slow film should produce top quality results to poster size and beyond. A popular model compact camera should also be capable of producing acceptable poster prints but lens quality can be variable at this level.

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Thanks for the info. I guess I'm asking so if I happen to ever take a decent picture with my old Canon EOS 500, I know how large I can have it blown up to to hang on the wall.
I'm sure when the time comes (if it does!), a decent professional camera shop would be able to advise.
Thanks again.

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