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 NAM
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Posted: 8/12/2012 11:57:29 AM
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Posted: 8/12/2012 1:34:38 PM
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Posted: 8/12/2012 3:58:39 PM
Depending on the quantity to be scanned, you might be better off outsourcing it.
http://www.digmypics.com http://www.scancafe.com |
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Posted: 8/12/2012 11:09:05 PM
A good quality flat bed photo scanner like an epson and some ANR glass will do the trick. Google ANR glass and you will get the idea. It will do wonders for scanning your negatives.
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NAM
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Posted: 8/12/2012 11:23:31 PM
Here's one thing that I might try tomorrow. Should at least give me a rough idea of what I'm looking at... albeit not archive quality.
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/07/how-to_turn_slides_and_negativ.html |
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Posted: 8/13/2012 1:22:59 PM
Costco. enough said. They do the scanning for you and you have the time you would be scanning do do other things.
Time is money in my world, and I had Costco scan 15 years worth of negatives and the cost wasn't too expensive. They perform this service after hours so it does take a week or two to get your negatives back, but in my opinion they produced a quality product. Dave |
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NAM
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Posted: 8/14/2012 8:40:08 AM
So, that link I posted with the cardboard pyramids.... no go. Tried mirror finish, dull shine silver, and plain grey paper. All looked like crap, but at least gave me an idea of what to expect/look for/what the pics are.
Looking on Ebay, i see quite a few negative scanners that really aren't expensive at all. I know the old adage "you get what you pay for" is usually true. But...realistically, how complex is a box with a rear light? |
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Posted: 8/15/2012 2:22:43 AM
Originally Posted By lizardman_u:
Costco. enough said. They do the scanning for you and you have the time you would be scanning do do other things. Time is money in my world, and I had Costco scan 15 years worth of negatives and the cost wasn't too expensive. They perform this service after hours so it does take a week or two to get your negatives back, but in my opinion they produced a quality product. Dave I wouldn't trust irreplaceable film to the lowest bidder. The OP should bring the film to a professional lab. It will cost more but the chances of them damaging the film is much lower. |
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NAM
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Posted: 8/15/2012 8:27:37 AM
Originally Posted By E__WOK:
I wouldn't trust irreplaceable film to the lowest bidder. The OP should bring the film to a professional lab. It will cost more but the chances of them damaging the film is much lower. And that's just it. I don't trust just any place. And for the price of a higher end place, I can just buy my own equipment and do it myself. |
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