Converting old photos to digital format
Nov 16, 2018 08:21:59 #
Nov 16, 2018 08:29:19 #
Nov 16, 2018 08:34:32 #
Sending your photos out is very expensive and unnecessary.
I used the scanner on my Epson printer to scan old photos from my family. Some photos are nearly one hundred years old.
First, do not attempt to clean the photos. That will most likely damage them.
Second, place the photos on your scanner and scan at a high dpi. Above three hundred may take a bit more time, but is worth it.
Third, any cleaning up of the digitalized photos can now be done with your favorite software.
Fourth, save your old photos in an acid-free album by laying them flat. Do not stand them on edge.
Fifth, all of the above applies to documents.
I used the scanner on my Epson printer to scan old photos from my family. Some photos are nearly one hundred years old.
First, do not attempt to clean the photos. That will most likely damage them.
Second, place the photos on your scanner and scan at a high dpi. Above three hundred may take a bit more time, but is worth it.
Third, any cleaning up of the digitalized photos can now be done with your favorite software.
Fourth, save your old photos in an acid-free album by laying them flat. Do not stand them on edge.
Fifth, all of the above applies to documents.
Nov 16, 2018 08:39:58 #
Thanks for the suggestion. Does scanning diminish the image quality mush? Sounds like it would take a lot of time, but I'll look into this option. I do have a scanner.
flyguy wrote:
You could buy a scanner and input them into your computer yourself. Epson makes some great scanners, I have one and am very satisfied with it.
Nov 16, 2018 08:41:52 #
Nov 16, 2018 08:43:21 #
Nov 16, 2018 08:45:48 #
I do have negatives as well. That seems like a separate and more complicated issue.
Nov 16, 2018 08:50:24 #
That's encouraging. Was this very expensive?
rlv567 wrote:
Six years ago I sent probably 300 pictures to Foto... (show quote)
Nov 16, 2018 08:52:54 #
Thanks. You're right. I need to do some sorting and prioritizing first.
blue-ultra wrote:
I have been scanning old photos recently and it is... (show quote)
Nov 16, 2018 08:54:29 #
Nov 16, 2018 08:54:29 #
I agree with the idea of culling. I too have thousands of photos, many of which are almost duplicates of, say, a young child. I pick the one that looks the best then scan that one only. No need to have many photos of the same subject looking many different directions. Still labor intensive, but a good activity for an old retiree like me.
flyguy wrote:
I have an Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner whic... (show quote)
Nov 16, 2018 08:56:30 #
On Point. Thanks.
peterwbarber wrote:
Sending your photos out is very expensive and unne... (show quote)
Nov 16, 2018 09:51:00 #
dbjazz wrote:
That's encouraging. Was this very expensive?
There are MANY other package options and configurations, but an example of pricing for the least quantity as shown on their website is:
$54.95 for up to 250 photos @ 300 DPI
$109.95 for up to 250 slides or negatives @ 2,000 DPI
Loren – Baguio City
Nov 16, 2018 10:02:48 #
i purchased an Epson perfection v 600 does all you want and more great machine
Nov 16, 2018 10:04:16 #
peterwbarber wrote:
Sending your photos out is very expensive and unne... (show quote)
Insert 1A: Do clean the glass plate on your scanner. Use a lint free cloth to remove loose dirt and dust. Then use a glass cleaner on a fresh lint free cloth to remove any smudges from the plate. Since the photos may have some dust on them, dust the plate with another clean fresh lint free cloth after every 5-10 scans.
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