Cleaning 35mm slides for scanning: Need guidance: I am in the process of preparing 350 slides for scanning by an outside company. The slides are clean except for some dust and an...

DMF

Need guidance: I am in the process of preparing 350 slides for scanning by an outside company. The slides are clean except for some dust and an occasional fingerprint; need suggestions for removing the fingerprints. Thanks, DMF

MtnMan Loc: ID

DMF wrote:

Need guidance: I am in the process of preparing 350 slides for scanning by an outside company. The slides are clean except for some dust and an occasional fingerprint; need suggestions for removing the fingerprints. Thanks, DMF

I don't know about fingerprints but the scanning companies usually blow air on them to remove dust. You should verify as dust is a problem and wiping it isn't a great idea because the dust can scratch.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

DMF wrote:

Need guidance: I am in the process of preparing 350 slides for scanning by an outside company. The slides are clean except for some dust and an occasional fingerprint; need suggestions for removing the fingerprints. Thanks, DMF

Here's one resource. Good luck.

http://www.old-photo.com/pages/35mm-slide-cleaning.htm

DMF

Thanks,
I am using an antistatic brush and, as I have few fingerprints, will follow the suggestion of handling these in Photoshop. Thanks again, DMF

twowindsbear

Once upon a time, back in the darkroom ages, there was a product called Kodak Film Cleaner. It was used to remove assorted 'gunk' - including greasy-grimey fingerprints - from negatives before printing. This product 'may' still be available - or another brand.

Won't your slide scanning company clean the slides - as needed - before they scan them?

Good luck

bw79st Loc: New York City

twowindsbear wrote:

Once upon a time, back in the darkroom ages, there was a product called Kodak Film Cleaner. It was used to remove assorted 'gunk' - including greasy-grimey fingerprints - from negatives before printing. This product 'may' still be available - or another brand.

Won't your slide scanning company clean the slides - as needed - before they scan them?

Good luck

I have been using Pec-12 to clean slides and negatives for years. I once had a crisis of confidence so I asked at B&H if there was anything else available for the job. I was told not to worry, Pec-12 is used by everyone. This stuff removed a huge fingerprint that was on a slide from when it was developed by Kodak in 1969.

DMF

I appreciate all of the help, I have been making a lot of notes. Thanks again, DMF