Digitize old photos and negatives
May 2, 2022 09:51:33 #
It is important to know that not all "scanners" are scanners. Flatbeds like the Epson are real scanners with high resolution.
Low priced units are really copy cameras, often only 5 MP. They are easy to use, but not true high quality scans.
They have a fixed focus lens and lighting inside. The Chinese are very good at adding on exterior details to the same basic box made for 10 years.
Regardless of your choice, it is a time-consuming projects!
Low priced units are really copy cameras, often only 5 MP. They are easy to use, but not true high quality scans.
They have a fixed focus lens and lighting inside. The Chinese are very good at adding on exterior details to the same basic box made for 10 years.
Regardless of your choice, it is a time-consuming projects!
May 2, 2022 10:04:51 #
tonykonline wrote:
Yes, the Epson V600 will do the trick. I have one myself.
Mine is the Epson V700, but equally happy with it. I have digitized hundreds of photos with it and am happy with all of them!
Digitizing photos and negatives, especially if you have many of them, is a slow process: place the image on the glass plate, close the scanner, press the button, and wait......
I suggest you have a book or magazine handy to read while you wait, or what I will often do: have some knitting or crochet project handy. Just not one with a pattern that needs lots of attention :-)
Esther
May 2, 2022 10:16:08 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Keep in mind, just the process of the scanning is ... (show quote)
Okay, thanks so much. I thought I did use quote reply but I was half asleep when I responded this morning so who knows what I used LOL. I don't have that many negatives but I have quite a few photos. Since the wife and
I are both retired, time really isn't an issue and I have a spare iMac that's not being used so that can be our dedicated machine for the scanner.
May 2, 2022 10:18:54 #
Morning Star wrote:
Mine is the Epson V700, but equally happy with it.... (show quote)
Esther, thanks so much for the info. Do you know if that scanner is Mac compatible?
May 2, 2022 10:21:17 #
radiojohn wrote:
It is important to know that not all "scanners" are scanners. Flatbeds like the Epson are real scanners with high resolution.
Low priced units are really copy cameras, often only 5 MP. They are easy to use, but not true high quality scans.
They have a fixed focus lens and lighting inside. The Chinese are very good at adding on exterior details to the same basic box made for 10 years.
Regardless of your choice, it is a time-consuming projects!
Low priced units are really copy cameras, often only 5 MP. They are easy to use, but not true high quality scans.
They have a fixed focus lens and lighting inside. The Chinese are very good at adding on exterior details to the same basic box made for 10 years.
Regardless of your choice, it is a time-consuming projects!
Okay, thanks so much for your response. The wife and I are retired so we have time.
May 2, 2022 10:25:36 #
A. T. wrote:
Esther, thanks so much for the info. Do you know if that scanner is Mac compatible?
For the model that interests you, you should check the Epson site directly.
My v600 dates back to maybe 2010. That model on the Epson.com lists references to Window 8, 7 and XP. For Mac, it speaks to MAC OS X, versions 10.6.x thru 10.10.x. It's odd they haven't updated this page if updated drivers are available. The 'support' section for the same model seems to offer driver downloads for both updated Windows and Mac OS versions.
May 2, 2022 10:26:38 #
A. T. wrote:
Esther, thanks so much for the info. Do you know if that scanner is Mac compatible?
I really don't know. I have never used any Mac or Apple equipment. But a quick search on the 'net should tell you...
May 2, 2022 10:27:32 #
A. T. wrote:
Okay, thanks so much. I thought I did use quote reply but I was half asleep when I responded this morning so who knows what I used LOL. I don't have that many negatives but I have quite a few photos. Since the wife and
I are both retired, time really isn't an issue and I have a spare iMac that's not being used so that can be our dedicated machine for the scanner.
I are both retired, time really isn't an issue and I have a spare iMac that's not being used so that can be our dedicated machine for the scanner.
Sorry, you did <quote reply>. Maybe it's me asleep ...
May 2, 2022 10:27:34 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Morning Star wrote:
Mine is the Epson V700, but equally happy with it.... (show quote)
The high priced scanners are much faster than the low cost ones, especially at the higher resolutions. So if time is a factor, go for an expensive one if scanning is the way you want to go. There are a couple of good YouTube videos on using the Epson V600. I recommend you see what they have to offer.
May 2, 2022 10:32:26 #
gvarner wrote:
The high priced scanners are much faster than the low cost ones, especially at the higher resolutions. So if time is a factor, go for an expensive one if scanning is the way you want to go. There are a couple of good YouTube videos on using the Epson V600. I recommend you see what they have to offer.
Except, like I said, I have the V700.
It's working fine for me, I have no problem waiting a few seconds, so I'll just stick with what I have.
BTW, This V700 was not cheap: I remember hiding the sales receipt when I got home with it, so my husband wouldn't make nasty remarks about my spending.... :-)
May 2, 2022 10:53:37 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Morning Star wrote:
Except, like I said, I have the V700.
It's working fine for me, I have no problem waiting a few seconds, so I'll just stick with what I have.
BTW, This V700 was not cheap: I remember hiding the sales receipt when I got home with it, so my husband wouldn't make nasty remarks about my spending.... :-)
It's working fine for me, I have no problem waiting a few seconds, so I'll just stick with what I have.
BTW, This V700 was not cheap: I remember hiding the sales receipt when I got home with it, so my husband wouldn't make nasty remarks about my spending.... :-)
It’s one of the faster ones for sure.
May 2, 2022 11:12:14 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
For the model that interests you, you should check the Epson site directly.
My v600 dates back to maybe 2010. That model on the Epson.com lists references to Window 8, 7 and XP. For Mac, it speaks to MAC OS X, versions 10.6.x thru 10.10.x. It's odd they haven't updated this page if updated drivers are available. The 'support' section for the same model seems to offer driver downloads for both updated Windows and Mac OS versions.
My v600 dates back to maybe 2010. That model on the Epson.com lists references to Window 8, 7 and XP. For Mac, it speaks to MAC OS X, versions 10.6.x thru 10.10.x. It's odd they haven't updated this page if updated drivers are available. The 'support' section for the same model seems to offer driver downloads for both updated Windows and Mac OS versions.
Brother Canon you da man......I just placed my order with B&H and it will be here on Wednesday. Thanks again buddy, I love my Hedgehog family.
May 2, 2022 11:21:59 #
A. T. wrote:
Once again I'm reaching out to my Hedgehog family. I'm looking for a contraption to digitize old photos and negatives......any direction/help is greatly appreciated.
Please read this PDF.
May 2, 2022 11:24:29 #
A. T. wrote:
Now is this scanner Mac compatible?
With Epson Scan II it is Mac compatible. Hamrick VueScan and SilverFast 9 work with it, too, as does Apple Image Capture.
May 2, 2022 12:28:38 #
burkphoto wrote:
With Epson Scan II it is Mac compatible. Hamrick VueScan and SilverFast 9 work with it, too, as does Apple Image Capture.
Thanks buddy. I called B&H to confirm that the Epson V600 is Mac compatible and they also emailed the link for the drivers.
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