Making a few colour prints from your digital camera

Nowadays, making a 3R (89x127) mm or 4R (102x152) mm colour paper prints can be done instantly and automatically by most computer printers in Photo Shops. For larger sizes, e.g. 5R and above, because is not in demand, is normally done manually by photo shop’s assistant.

Irrespective of the number of prints required, photo shops in HDB highlands or shopping complex only charges $0.50 per copy for 3R/4R instantly printed photos. No other ancillary charges are involved. However, some shops do require a minimum of 4 copies for the $0.50 rate. If less than 4 copies, a higher rate at $0.70 per copy may be applicable. Likewise, for more prints, a better rate (<$0.50 per print) can be negotiated.

But if you go to any photo shops in tourist areas, e.g. Orchard Road, these shops may set additional conditions to charge you more. For example, they may charge you additional $3.00 for less than 30 copies printed (they called this the “Base Price”) or $0.60 a copy if you request for “instant” service. Anyway, any picture on 3R/4R is printed automatically and instantly by the computer printer, provided by the photo paper supplier. So what is the justification to charge 10 cents more if you request it to be done instantly.

So, it is still best to get your service done in HDB highlands or shopping complex and avoid those photo shops in tourist areas.