IPhoto Picture Resolution Sizes.

I am wondering if someone can help?
Is it posible for a picture resolution to reduce when stored in iPhoto,either by diliberate means or otherwise?
When reviewing my photos I feel they have smaller resolutions than when downloaded from the camera.
Could this be possible?
Many Thanks.

colin:
Thumbnails will be 360 x 270 pixels in size and you can check that right in iPhoto's Info pane at the bottom of the Source window.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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