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Community Newsletter: Q&A: What is the fastest and best method to scan photos into a computer?
- 9/29/08 10:23 AM
That's true
by Bryan_Clark - 7/16/09 4:47 PM In reply to: 35mm Transparencies by reholmesYou may also want to invest in the auto-feeder for that unit if you have a lot of slides. Nikon SF210, if I remember correctly. DVD Your Memories, as well as several other professional scanning services, use these.
So you want to scan images...
by sciregn - 9/27/08 4:15 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanHello,
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thank you
by snootydog - 9/27/08 7:02 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by Watzmanthat was a fantastic and really helpful reply. I appreciate the time you took to write it up. You gave me a lot to think about.
Photo scanning
by dameyn - 9/27/08 10:01 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanMr. Watzman,
Is there a way to get in touch with you re your refurbished film/slide scanners? I would like to scan many hundreds of old 35 mm slides.
Dale Meyn.
Best way to scan photo
by colingbradley - 9/29/08 7:50 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanI absolutely agree with Watzman. I have a Nikon Coolscan 8000 that was purchased just for one job (a big family wedding where I used a 6 x 7 cm format negative but found myself scanning all those hundreds of old family pics afterwards. I also use Photoshop to bring them back to life. The time is the problem but the rewards are great if they subject matter is dear to you.
Unfortunately, these scanners can turn out to be expensive if they go wrong, I wish I lived anywhere near Watzman, I sent mine to the Spanish repair agent who has had 2 goes at repairing my unit (could not focus), after about $1000 and freight costs it still has the same problem and they do not reply to my emails or letters. So yes, get a Nikon but check out the repair situation if you need to do a lot of scans.
Scan photos, negatives, slides and convert VHS tapes...
by DustyNicky - 9/29/08 2:14 PM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by colingbradleyI agree with some of the posts that have preceded me. I agree that there are options out there to scan photos - do it yourself by investing a lot of time and money or give it to the companies who do it for a living. I would go with the latter just so it saves you the confusion and frustration dealing with the scanners and perhaps not end up with the results you expect. I would let the professionals deal with the problem - it won't cost you much AND you can enjoy your free time at the same time.
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Why Dustymedia?
- We offer cost effective and a convenient way to get all of your media converted to digital. That includes photos, negatives, slides and VHS tapes and Mini-DVs
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Photo scanning
by gramma5 - 10/4/08 6:58 PM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by colingbradleyI bought a "film" scanner called "filmimager". Saw it advertised several places and finally bought it thru our gasoline credit card. Saw it in Southwest Airline flight mall magazine, also as seen below the answers page in the "Hammaker" catalog. It is time comsuming, but the result is very good. I have done only old color slides, but will also do some old 35MM film strips. It is a tower-like device and doesn't take up a lot of room.
I enjoy reading your answers
by Rosalind Katz - 9/29/08 1:01 PM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanWatzman, you really know how to answer a question. I always look to see if you've answered a question that interests me. Yours is the answer I go to. You are detailed in your response yet make it readily understandable.
There's no question that you know your stuff.
Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions and to give us Cnet-ers the benefit of your knowledge.
Signed: ajroz
Film/Negative Scanner (Original date: 9/18/08 by Watzman)
by jillthompsonoga - 9/30/08 10:16 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanI too am interested in Watzman's film/negative scanner. (Posted on 9/19/08. How can I get more information about Watzman's products?
How do I reach Mr. Watzman and where is he located?
by nonger88 - 9/30/08 3:57 PM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanI'm interested in buying a used Nikon film scanner and Watzman mentions that he sells used Nikon film scanners.
I would like Watzman send me a contact e-mail address or work telephone # so I can purchase a film scanner.
connect me please...to Mr. Watzman for scanner
by isangbala - 10/4/08 8:52 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanHi,
Great post!
I would like to get intouch with Mr.Watzman, regarding scanners.
Thank you.
Best method so far is Nikon 5000ED
by markfreeborn - 10/14/08 2:23 PM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanAs Watzman has already pointed out the best quality is a dedicated film scanner. Non better than the Nikon, so I purchased the 5000ED along with the SF-210 slide film adapter that holds up to 50 mounted slides. There were many choices out there, but the Nikon does the best job for the serious user, and does have great resale value.
I have tried many of the other methods described here i.e. one to one photo on a copy stand, transparancey holders, flat-bed scanners (best opion if you only have the photo) but for scrapbooking, and importation into software, the Nikon is the champ. Have been using Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and Photoshop Elements 4.0 but just upgraded to the latest 7.0 ver. for both. The near future will be trying Lightroom 2.0 as I have a massive amount of slides and negatives to sort and scan. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 20K, so this will be a long-term project. The Epson was also my choice for a flat-bed scanner, I just don't use it that much.
Great post Watzman!!!
To use gadgets or conversion services?
by sciregn - 12/6/08 4:08 AM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanHi,
It seems that more and more gadgets are showing up with the pretense to be able to do the job better and cheaper than good conversion services.
This is a huge lie as most of these gadgets are very limited in what they can do, they are costly and, above all, they forget to tell the future user how labor intensive the whole process is.
If you want to go digital, make sure you evaluate very carefully your options.
Sergec10
Watzman reply re Photo scanning
by paysonlarry - 2/23/09 10:15 PM In reply to: Best way to scan photo by WatzmanI would like to hear from Watzman about how to get a used film scanner, if you could pass my contact information to him.
Business
by bobhist - 9/19/08 5:15 PM In reply to: What is the fastest and best method to scan photos into a computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If you aren't willing to invest money into a business of profit for you, how can you expect to ethnically charge for your service? It doesn't work that way. If you can't afford the software and hardware, go get a bank loan.
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