makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

Help please . Wish to scan hundreds of old film photos. Flatbed way too slow. Alternatives that don't cost $1000? Is there a Scanner Pro type app for photos out there that works well?
Thanks for any help.
Maureen

Grizzly Loc: USA

Try using your digigal DSLR with macro lens. Methods to try could be an inexpensive light table, tripod auto or manual focus. I downloaded a remote control for Android and it worked perfectly to fire the camera. You can shoot as fast as you can change the slide. I used the corner of the light table to maintain precise location. Picasa helped to correct over/under exposure. I used f/11 on lens.

I used the manual on a Nikon D50 - checked focus from time to time but I am happy with the results after a bit of PP in Picasa. Biggest problem was dust on slides.

matair Loc: L.I. NY (East End)

Fujitsu make a compact "Scan-Snap" desk unit that is fast and saves to your files. I have this for several years and scans 8 x 10 to 3 x 5 easily.

makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

Thank you. But I am scanning photos, not slides. Same answer? Also, I don't know what a light table is..,,
Thx

makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

Thank you. I will check it out. The flatbed takes about 30 secs per pix start to finish. Will never finish that way.
Maureen

jgitomer Loc: Skippack Pennsylvania

An inexpensive copy stand plus a couple of cheap adjustable desk lamps will allow you to use your camera instead of a scanner.

You should be able to set a decent setup for less than $100 and once you get the distances and settings right you should be able to capture several images per minute.

Jerry

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

THis is a wireless scanner 300 or 600 dpi - sale for $99...
might be something to check out - I haven't used it but it has a lifetime warranty for return...
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/83642?cm_cat=ProductSEM&cm_pla=AdWordsPLA&source=PRODSEM&gclid=CNik6JmshsACFehj7Aod_AYA0g

makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

I like this idea, then they can go right into iPhoto from the camera .
Thank you!

makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

Thx. I wonder how fast it is? Any idea ? Scan time per photo?

Grizzly Loc: USA

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Light table is a simple glass or plastic pane that has a lamp beneath it and a translucent glass showing an off white background so you cannot see the lamp. It diffuses the light.

Really for transpariences (slides) only.

For photographs, it depends on the quality level you expect, and/or if you want to scan faded, or damaged images. Simple method is take a picture of the picture as someone suggested. This can be as simple as using magnets on a frige door - two on the bottom and two just touching the top to hold it. Use masking tape to establish placement, set your light tempeture to light source (do NOT use flash). Set camera to it's apeture setting to f/8 or f/11. Fire shutter with a free download to your smart phone app for remote shutter control for Nikon (or ??).

If you do not have a tripod, use a flat chair or stool, make sure camer is level both ways. Then you take a picture of a picture as fast as you can change the photo our. The camera will set the shutter speed. This makes it easy to change photos size's also. I have done this for pictures from 11X14 to tiny school photos.

It works.

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

No, but they have a 800 number - they should be able to tell you the specs ;)

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

It helps when you reply to click quote reply under the persons reply. That way they know who you are answering.

msmith44

An Epson VT 600 will scan multiple photos at the same time as single images. The length of time for a scan is, in part, a function of the image quality setting. BTW, other printers will do the same thing not just a VT600.

makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

Thx for the help

makane Loc: CLE/Tremont

Had no idea. I will certainly try that. Thx so much.