Film Scanner
Nov 21, 2017 15:22:09 #
I have a large and growing digital library of photos, but I also have a very large library of old analog photos -- negatives and prints from my pre-digital days, which I'd love to add to my digital library. Most of my old negatives are 35mm, but a lot of them are also the small format APS/Advantix film. So, I am looking for a high quality film scanner that can handle a variety of film sizes, but definitely 35mm and APS. I haven't found much and can't really get a good idea of the quality of these products. There seem to be few well-known brands out there (at least none I recognize). Can anyone point me to a quality film scanner that works with both 35mm and APS film?
Nov 21, 2017 15:37:53 #
I still have a Nikon 5000 film scanner which was designed around 35mm film and there are some other scanners around that will scan film as well. I have no idea about APS film. Was it anything like 126 film? There is also the option of sending this out to a company that specializes in this. Best of luck.
Nov 21, 2017 15:41:01 #
If you are going to continue using film in the future, I'd suggest an Epson product that is suitable for your negative sizes and budget. Now the smaller than 35mm won't be handled by almost any scanner, but ingenuity and creativity will solve that problem.
If on the other hand, your in the group that has bid using film good bye, it would be far better for you to send those to a photo house and have them scanned for you. That is unless the scanning fee would exceed the price of a scanner. At that point, consider selling the lightly used scanner after your project is completed and redeem some of the initial outlay of funds.
--Bob
If on the other hand, your in the group that has bid using film good bye, it would be far better for you to send those to a photo house and have them scanned for you. That is unless the scanning fee would exceed the price of a scanner. At that point, consider selling the lightly used scanner after your project is completed and redeem some of the initial outlay of funds.
--Bob
pmacc1 wrote:
I have a large and growing digital library of phot... (show quote)
Nov 21, 2017 15:47:12 #
Any quality flatbed scanner will do the job. I have been using Epsons and Microteks for both film and prints. If you can, read the tech specs on the ones you are considering.
Nov 21, 2017 15:48:35 #
I will not be using film again. I have looked into outside scanning services and the cost is much higher than most scanners I have seen. The reason is that I have close to 10,000 negatives (and a few hundred prints) to scan.
Nov 21, 2017 15:53:21 #
Mr.Ft
Loc: Central New Jersey
I have the Epson v600 scanner and it works great for scanning 35mm negatives and slides. It seems my winter project is coming more clear now. lol
Nov 21, 2017 16:08:09 #
In that case, again Epson, and one that will meet your needs. As stated, the smaller film format probably won't be accommodated, but some ingenuity will solve your problem. Once you've completed your project, you can recoup some of the expense by selling the scanner.
--Bob
--Bob
pmacc1 wrote:
I will not be using film again. I have looked into outside scanning services and the cost is much higher than most scanners I have seen. The reason is that I have close to 10,000 negatives (and a few hundred prints) to scan.
Nov 21, 2017 18:26:50 #
10,000 negs?
Are they all keepers or have great sentimental value?
At one neg per minute thats 170 hours, not including rescans and cleanup!
That means that if you worked two hours per day, three days per week it would take over six months!
And after they are scanned, then what, they sit in a hard drive?
Im wondering why you want to undertake this?
Are they all keepers or have great sentimental value?
At one neg per minute thats 170 hours, not including rescans and cleanup!
That means that if you worked two hours per day, three days per week it would take over six months!
And after they are scanned, then what, they sit in a hard drive?
Im wondering why you want to undertake this?
Nov 21, 2017 22:34:27 #
I realize the time commitment, but I have the time. And there's no rush. 10,000 is a subset of the total -- the total is over 38,000. I'm going to limit it to 10,000, though, because of the time. There are all kinds of photos in this group: professional work (primarily street photography and long-term serial photographs of the same subject across many years); photos related to some of my university research; many older photos inherited from relatives (all of whom seemed to be camera enthusiasts; I have a particularly interesting set of photos (no negs) of my grandparents' trip to Egypt and Israel in 1934); and, of course, some vacation photos. The professional stuff will become part of my estate; everything else will be archived on a family website I have created that is accessed by over 50 relatives (so far) and holds photos and scans and videos and writing and more related to our family story, which will hopefully be added to for years to come.
Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for the advice.
Nov 22, 2017 04:07:05 #
pmacc1 wrote:
I realize the time commitment, but I have the time... (show quote)
Ok then...here is what I think. (assuming your film is in cut lengths of at least 4 frames each) Get a Pakon f135 non plus version. You can scan a whole roll of film automatically in about 2 minutes. For my money, it's the best scanner out there. The "+" version is faster but it's also twice as expensive. It will ONLY do 35mm but if that's the bulk of your work, you could be done much quicker with that portion of it. And they are in such demand, you could sell it and not lose money (or much)
Nov 22, 2017 06:48:37 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
And I'm still trying to decide between epson V600 vs V800
I've have slides and negatives 35mm through 4X5 including prints with family photographs dating back into the 1800s
If it wasn't such a big price difference it would be the V800
UGH
I've have slides and negatives 35mm through 4X5 including prints with family photographs dating back into the 1800s
If it wasn't such a big price difference it would be the V800
UGH
Nov 22, 2017 07:28:50 #
Nov 22, 2017 09:39:45 #
Nov 22, 2017 09:47:42 #
pmacc1 wrote:
I have a large and growing digital library of phot... (show quote)
I have both 35 mm, 126 and other much older negatives from my mothers 1940s box camera that I have to work on. I found the Epsom Perfection V750 PRO would cover the range. Have never used APS/Advantix so don’t know about that. The 750 has special grids for different film types and will also correct for flaws etc. hope this helps
Nov 22, 2017 10:09:49 #
bthomas42
Loc: North Ridgeville Ohio
I have used a Hammacher Schlemmer copier it will copy both 35 mm slides and film negatives, also 110, 126 sizes. This is a 14mp copier and even has exposure compensation. I have copied over 750 slides using the slide feeder which holds about 25 slides and feed them one a a time, a lot faster than loading them in a tray that holds 3 at a time. I found mine on Ebay.
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