Tech query : Slides to digital

[Meddler]

I have a few 35mm slides I would like to get into a digital format.

Does anyone know how I could do this?

Iain.

[clickerati]

scan them. i spend my whole day transferring transparencies to digital.

[tel]

There are dedicated bits of kit to do this, but I have heard it isn't absolutely necessary to have them. Google is your friend in both cases, but for a starter try HERE

[clickerati]

If can afford to do so, stay away from flatbed scanners, otherwise you end up with Newton's Rings and they ruin your scans. Get a proper film/neg scanner if the slides are important and you want a good result.

Otherwise there are plenty of places you can sent them to that will scan in bulk on virtual drum scanners.

[pHz]

Originally Posted by clickerati

If can afford to do so, stay away from flatbed scanners, otherwise you end up with Newton's Rings and they ruin your scans. Get a proper film/neg scanner if the slides are important and you want a good result.
Otherwise there are plenty of places you can sent them to that will scan in bulk on virtual drum scanners.

agreed - wouldnt be without my 35mm / neg scanner

slainte rob

[Dave]

This 35mm slide was scanned on an Epson Perfection flatbed with slide attachment and came out fine:

[KevinH]

Or you could always just take the slides into boots and have them scan them onto a photo CD for you.

[Grepless]

Originally Posted by Dave

This 35mm slide was scanned on an Epson Perfection flatbed with slide attachment and came out fine:

I also use the Epson Perfection for scanning both negs and slides - very very good results - I've also had very good results with the Epson ICE when the negs have been very badly marked.

cheers

Grep.

[clickerati]

I use an Imacon 949 Flextight for transparencies and slides

[pHz]

i use one of these - not expensive or flashy but in reviews always came out punching a bit above its weight -



slainte rob