Yesterday I was thinking about ways that I could make my main office space a bit more “me” and so the first thing that came to mind with a big blank wall to work with was that I should toss up some prints. But not just any prints – panoramas. I had seen in stores, that London Drugs does panoramas, but I didn’t know their sizes or anything else about the prices, times or process. So I called them up and found out that for a 12″X36″ print (one that matches the frames that are usually out there), you need a file that is 1800px by 5400px (72dpi). From there for about $25 you can get a laminated print on photo paper (ink jet process) and the quality is quite good.
The part that really impressed me was that the predicted turn around time was 24h, but after submitting the print online at just after 6, it was ready by 9. I just happened to be checking my email and saw the message come up that it was ready. We just happened to be down there by the store that I had it sent to and so my wife and I walked in much to the surprise of the lab tech who was still cutting off the laminating. I guess she was a little shocked as to how fast the word can get out.
So if you are in Canada or the US, you can get London Drugs to do your panoramas and they will come out quite well.
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