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Jan 12, 2022 09:32:48 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Bill thank you for sharing your aggregate wisdom here...
I especially love "...Learn the color wheel! Cyan is “negative Red,” Magenta is “negative Green,” and Yellow is “negative blue.” Adjusting color balance is easier when you understand that..." So very true!

For those viewing this thread please download Bill's synopsis... Even if you're not interest in this subject just yet, you may eventually appreciated the wisdom contained within...

Bill it's folks like you that make UHH worth the time/effort to winnow past all the static here...
All the best on your journey! Cheers! Thomas

Jan 12, 2022 09:40:38 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

LiamRowan wrote:

Any recommendations for a quality service that converts 33mm slides to digital files?

Thanks.

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Jan 12, 2022 09:41:27 #

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Here’s a cheap way to do it. I have not used this device but with the image quality mobile phones can provide, this Kodak device may be the ticket for quick and easy scans.

https://www.amazon.com/KODAK-Mobile-Film-Scanner-Built/dp/B07MTKNTPK/ref=sr_1_6?crid=NY9H6V28N8ZY&keywords=kodak+film+and+slide+scanner&qid=1641998315&sprefix=Kodak+film+%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-6

Stan

Jan 12, 2022 09:44:22 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Thomas902 wrote:

Bill thank you for sharing your aggregate wisdom h... (show quote)

Thanks, Thomas! I enjoy your work, too.

Jan 12, 2022 09:53:49 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

As Jaymatt said, ScanCafe is very good. When they finish their initial scan, they let you see the results and delete some to save money. When they are finished, they email all the pictures to you while your CDs/DVDs make their way to you. They don't simply scan the slides. They clean them and adjust the color. Their prices are reasonable, but if you have them scan larger slides, the price takes a big jump.

Also -

https://www.diyphotography.net/old-slides-want-scan-cheap-easy-way-home/
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/slide-copy-adapters/es-1-slide-copying-adapter-for-52mm-thread.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-448681-1.html#7548235
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-457230-1.html#7687881
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner&hl=en
http://opteka.com/slidecopier.aspx
https://smile.amazon.com/Wolverine-Super-20MP-Digital-Converter/dp/B00GIDADP0/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g2609328962?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8
http://www.scancafe.com/services/slide-scanning

Jan 12, 2022 12:53:05 #

stanikon Loc: Deep in the Heart of Texas

LiamRowan wrote:

Wow, that's outside the box. Since the images are transparent, I wonder how to handle the background. I have a 100mm macro so I might give this a try.

See thread "Crosshatch lines in photo" started by me. Some very good ideas in there. I am in the process of trying a couple of them.

Jan 12, 2022 13:44:55 #

Dwiggy Loc: Dunedin, FL

LiamRowan wrote:

Any recommendations for a quality service that converts 33mm slides to digital files?

Thanks.

ScanDigital - does a professional and excellent job. Find them at scandigital.com

Jan 12, 2022 13:58:15 #

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

Richard Engelmann wrote:

One could also use a macro lens with a stand, capture it in raw, and then have the advantages of adjusting that kind of image.

I copy slides using a Nikon D850, Nikon slide holder, Nikon 60mm macro and an adjustable LED camera video light for back light. The advantages of shooting in RAW and using lightroom allows changes for multiple slides at the same time. I find the most important and most used tool is the white balance adjustment.

Make sure you remove dust, have the slide in the right direction for consistent focus when changing slides and balance the backlight so you are not blowing out the whites.

Have fun going through your old slides and renewing memories.

Steve

Jan 12, 2022 14:13:18 #

CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska

LiamRowan wrote:

Any recommendations for a quality service that converts 33mm slides to digital files?

Thanks.

I used a Nikon Cool Scan V. It only took me three years to do about 15,000 slides.
…Cam

Jan 12, 2022 15:06:24 #

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

yds0066 wrote:

Attached are a couple of the results. These have not been edited an any way. These were done 3/2013.

Nice work 👍👍👍👍

Jan 12, 2022 15:19:44 #

bodiebill

There are attachments to the lens of the digital camera that allow you to take a photo of the slide.
I borrowed one from a friend and successfully copied many slides with good results
Any one have information on theses devices?
Pros and Cons please

Jan 12, 2022 15:23:19 #

stanikon Loc: Deep in the Heart of Texas

bodiebill wrote:

See thread "Crosshatch lines in photos". Nikon makes one, which I have ordered (out of stock at Nikon but other sources have them). There are probably others out there for other camera makes & models.

Jan 12, 2022 16:10:16 #

SkipinSC Loc: South Carolina

ScanCafe has done thousands for me, and their work is better than any other service I have used. Get on their mailing list and wait for a discount. Once or twice a year they do a deep discount. I have always gone with the option to pay a little extra for higher resolution.

Jan 12, 2022 16:53:03 #

Bill McKenna

DigMyPics

Jan 12, 2022 18:13:47 #

Richard Engelmann Loc: Boulder, Colorado

burkphoto wrote:

Hi, Liam. I wrote this for others who have film to convert. Download the PDF.

Wow, that is a really great piece of work. Thanks for sharing it.

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