Ordering prints... 4x5.3 or 4x6?

I am planning on ordering photo prints through the iTunes software. However, my Nikon Coolpix camera takes photos in the 4x5.3 resolution, not the more standard 4x6. Will iPhoto adjust so that I get 4x5.3 prints, or will it end up having to crop pictures to fit 4x6?

Joel:
The photo will be expanded until the 5.3 side is 6" is size. That means the 4" side will be enlarged also, losing some of the top and bottom edges. To make sure you get what you want you should crop the photos to the 4x6 size before ordering. That way what you see is what you'll get.
Do you Twango?
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 written 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. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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I am absolutely loving my new Imac. I have saved for over a year to get it and just now getting used to Iphoto. I noticed that it gives you the option to create photo books and to order prints of photos.
I see how to select photos to order prints of and I see how to select the sizes of the prints. Is there a way to preview how the photo will look when printed? The reason why I ask is that programs usually crop for 8x10 prints versus 4x6 etc. Is there a way for me to see how it will be cropped?
Also, I don't see that 11x14's are not a size option?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Is there a way to preview how the photo will look when printed?
No. But crop your photos to the same size ratio as the prints you're ordering or it will be done automatically and you may lose some parts that you don't won't to lose.
OT

Why can't I order prints anymore through iPhoto?

for years now i have ordered 4x6 photos for my albums at home. i just tried to order quite a few and noticed that under "share" the "order print" button is gone.
What happened to it? and will it be coming back?

Have you looked under the file menu ==> order prints ?
That is where it is in iPhoto '09
LN

Unable to order prints on iPhoto

I had been using my old Mac for years to order prints from iPhoto with no problems. Late last year, I upgraded my Mac to a 24" iMac with the newest version of iPhoto. Since I've had this machine, I've had trouble ordering prints. It usually gets partway through the process and then just hangs up. I've called tech support a few times, and they even referred this problem to Apple engineering since apparently a number of people have had this problem. Even after I followed the instructions to try to correct the problem from Apple's engineering group, it still doesn't work. This is one of the main things we use the computer for and we're very disappointed.
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I have a similar issue lately. When trying to order 130 4x6 prints the upload process dies after 10-12 photos and there is nothing you can do about it. The retry function does not restart the upload, it just hangs.
When using Activity Monitor to monitor the upload speed (I am on COMCAST cable) I see 45-50kB/s for the first 10 pics and then it dies - goes to 0 - unless you do something else on the computer that touches the network.
No other app is having network or internet connectivity problems.
Part of the problem might be the fact that the ever increasing file sizes are making the uploads slower and slower. Those 130 pics of mine are 230MB+ and thats just from a small 6MP point and shoot Canon camera.
Iphoto realy needs a much more robust upload and reststart logic. Like iTunes that can download songs and video in pieces and restarts as often as you want wherever it left of, iPhoto needs a similar function to deal with larger uploads.
Now the first attempt to fix the issue is to go break the order into 10 individual orders - only problem: Instead of paid 9.99 for express shipping you pay a total of 99.90 for shipping as every order has an individual shipping charge.
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Unable to order prints through iphoto

I am unable to order prints through iphoto. Everytime I try to download and order with 1-click it starts downloading and then says there is a problem with one of my files. Is my order too large (over 500 megabits)? Are certain files to large? Some of my files are in the RAW format or were taken in RAW format. I have tried leaving out photos that have the RAW title showing in iphoto and still no luck. Some of the files, even though noted as jpeg files are 4+megs. Does anyone have an idea on what is going on? I am using the latest iphoto which is 6.04.

I have a similar issue lately. When trying to order 130 4x6 prints the upload process dies after 10-12 photos and there is nothing you can do about it. The retry function does not restart the upload, it just hangs.
When using Activity Monitor to monitor the upload speed (I am on COMCAST cable) I see 45-50kB/s for the first 10 pics and then it dies - goes to 0 - unless you do something else on the computer that touches the network.
No other app is having network or internet connectivity problems.
Part of the problem might be the fact that the ever increasing file sizes are making the uploads slower and slower. Those 130 pics of mine are 230MB+ and thats just from a small 6MP point and shoot Canon camera.
Iphoto realy needs a much more robust upload and reststart logic. Like iTunes that can download songs and video in pieces and restarts as often as you want wherever it left of, iPhoto needs a similar function to deal with larger uploads.
Now the first attempt to fix the issue is to go break the order into 10 individual orders - only problem: Instead of paid 9.99 for express shipping you pay a total of 99.90 for shipping as every order has an individual shipping charge.
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Maximum number of pictures when ordering prints??

I ordered prints last night -- from about 225 images. Some 4x6. Some 5x7. Etc. The upload was about 500MB. All was going well - until it got within 10mb of finishing - and showed that it had uploaded 224 of the 225 images. The blue bar was still doing its thing -- and the web connection was still live, which I checked by using Safari, etc.
So - I left it overnight -- figuring it was finalizing or something like that. I woke up to find the upload in the same exact position. 10MB and one image short of being done.
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What is the maixmum number of pictures you can use when ordering a book?
Depends on the theme you choose - see Liz Castro's page for examples of each theme and all of the layouts available for each theme - http://www.lizcastro.com/iphotobookthemes/
So if you chose the picture book theme and choose to have 16 photos per page you could have 1600 photos in a book
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Network error when ordering prints

I have been trying to order prints of over 1,000 of my photos and they appear to upload just fine and I am able to put in 1 4x6 on all photos. Then, it goes to a grey connecting line, which eventually turns blue. After awhile I get the network error message. I've tried several times over the last week to order the pictures and the same thing happens each time. Is there a limit to how many you can order at once? Do I need to split my order into two separate orders?

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Ordering prints from Apple

I want to try out ordering prints from Apple. The FAQ on Apple's site says that I should send JPEGs. If I only have RAW files in my Aperture project do I need to specifically produce JPEGs and have Aperture post those to Apple (via 'Order Prints') or is Aperture smart enough to create JPEGs from my RAW file and its adjustments?
Is Apple's print service decent? I'm in the UK.

I do not use RAW but the instructions seem pretty clear to me - http://www.apple.com/uk/support/photoservices/preparation_tips/
And there is a form at the bottom of the page to ask questions
As far as quality, I've been happy
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I've had one successful order, now I cannot make another one get through. I'm simply odering prints, 4x6, 1 each, no alerts on the photos. This should (and has been in the past) be easy. The process is failing with only a few photos left to go everytime.
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I've had one successful order, now I cannot make
another one get through. I'm simply odering prints,
4x6, 1 each, no alerts on the photos. This should
(and has been in the past) be easy. The process is
failing with only a few photos left to go everytime.
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I understand is a bit of a brute force approach but I did not have the time to drill down to the exact file that is messed up.
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