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Black and White Film negatives from the 1920's
May 6, 2014 17:26:44 #
I have searched UHH for this topic but have not found an answer that will get the job done that I want to get done. I have a number of black and white film negatives from the time period of 1920-----1960. I want to print these negatives into 4x6 or 5x7 black and white photo's. I see UHH cautions use of standard vendors such as Walgreens CVS et. Can anybody tell me a vendor that does this and does not charge an arm and a leg. I have search the internet and found what was familiar to me as a teenager but I am in my late 70's and do not want to tackle this on my own. Also I want a vendor that someone on UHH has tried and will recommend. Thank you
May 6, 2014 17:35:21 #
Depending on how many you have......Spend $99 or so on the Epson direct website (free shipping & NO sales tax) and buy a refurbished V500 scanner. Scan the negatives into digital files and print them yourself. You can do alot with that scanner. Google "scanography" and have some fun.
May 6, 2014 18:57:09 #
Just print them yourself! You can set up a contact print You would just have to buy print developer and fixer. And you will have fun watching the prints develope. You can do a search to find out how or shoot me a PM and I will walk you through it. After you have your contact prints you can scan them and print any size you want. - Dave
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May 6, 2014 19:00:22 #
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Loc: La Mesa, CA
gm2424942 wrote:
I have searched UHH for this topic but have not fo... (show quote)
The Epson V 500 is a good unit, up to medium format (6.85cm on the short side). What size do you have?
May 7, 2014 09:48:00 #
Here is a link to a film processing spreadsheet I posted a while back. Although I only included film processing data, all listed vendors also make prints from negatives. You can go to the individual websites linked in the spreadsheet and compare prices there.
http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgxzTdaSqIyndGlPNkhzV0c0S2E3Q2VmUXZqeUtOeWc#gid=0
http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgxzTdaSqIyndGlPNkhzV0c0S2E3Q2VmUXZqeUtOeWc#gid=0
May 7, 2014 10:56:43 #
You might check with Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, Kansas. Phone #'s are:
620-421-3940, or toll free 800-522-3940.
Have been around a long time (and, was the last lab to develop Kodachrome). From what little I've seen, they listen well and do a very good job.
620-421-3940, or toll free 800-522-3940.
Have been around a long time (and, was the last lab to develop Kodachrome). From what little I've seen, they listen well and do a very good job.
May 7, 2014 17:35:21 #
gm2424942 wrote:
I have searched UHH for this topic but have not fo... (show quote)
I still print from old negatives, just send me a PM and let me know what you think is reasonable.
May 7, 2014 20:21:24 #
May 7, 2014 21:27:09 #
If you're not interested in buying scanners or printing yourself, and it doesn't sound like you are, buy a copy of Shutterbug Magazine and check the adds. You'll find a number of quality printers who do just the kind of work you're looking for.
May 8, 2014 06:49:14 #
I'm fixing to do(maybe) the same thing, except it will be an 8 x 10 foot print. Just sent an email to 'The Darkroom'.com, about making a super scan from the old negative. We'll see what they have to say.
May 13, 2014 08:20:07 #
Thank you for all the help. What I see is this is an expensive venture. I have come to the conclusion I will probably look for a scanner that will do the job and then get the prints from theses files. Again thank you all for the help. It is appreciated,
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May 13, 2014 10:30:21 #
I just purchased a Canon 'CanoScan' 4800 x 9600 resolution scanner off Ebay for $35.00. Has the negative, and slide scanner attachment.
May 13, 2014 12:09:29 #
May 13, 2014 18:05:38 #
gm2424942 wrote:
Michael What size negatives will it handle?
It's an LiDE 600F, looks like it just does slides, and 35mm negatives/positives. And, of course photos. It may, or may not do more. I'm just interested in doing the 35mm's, and photos, so should work fine for me. I'll research more when it arrives.
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