LD, DSC

The LD, DSC print measures 89mm x 119mm, or approximately 3.5 inches wide by 4.7 inches tall, resulting in a compact surface area of 42 square inches. The proportions give it an aspect ratio close to 3:4. This small size puts LD, DSC in between 2R and 4R prints. Its origins can be traced back to APS film which featured small image area film frames. The abbreviation LD stood for Large Dimension while DSC equated to Double Snapshots. True to its name, the modest LD, DSC dimensions allowed APS cameras to capture more photos per roll. Today, the size occupies a niche for wallet prints and other ultra-compact photo needs. The shape accommodates portrait and landscape orientation crops. While quality is constrained by the size, LD, DSC output remains useful for contact sheets, mini album inserts, and snapshots. It allows very affordable printing of multiple small photos on a single sheet. For photographers seeking tiny prints, the LD, DSC format hits the sweet spot of compact economy without being as minuscule as a 2R size.