Need help: Scanning & Expanding slides.

[mockingbird812]

Someone here had posted some real nice pictures that were digitized and expanded in size from slides (can't seem to find the post http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif ). I need to know how to do this. I believe a scanner was used. Is there any special equipment or software required?

Thank you!

signed,
digitally challenged http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Rixls6]

I bought an Epson V100, which has slide scanning software and a special frame that is laid on the scanner bed.
It only does 4 slides at a time, but works pretty good for about $100.

[Dog427435]

I have the same scanner - it works great and cost under$100. You have to fit the slides in an adapter and then just copy them as if you were making a paper copy of something.
The scanner copies them to what ever file you want on your computer. It transfers the slides into a full picture size. It will also scan photos, newspaper articles - whatever you want.
The scanner comes with a programing disc that takes a couple minutes to download. Couldn't be easier!
You can get a more expensive scanner that mounts the slides easier, it depends what you want to spend. I have copied hundreds of slides with great results.

[StriperSS]

I have an HP Scanjet 4070 that I got from Costco a couple of years ago, and it has an area that you can load 4 slides into.
I have also tried taking the slides to a photo shop, getting prints made, and then scanning them. That improved the quality somewhat for me.

[mockingbird812]

Do the adapters hold or suspend the slides in some particular way that allows them to be scanned effectively? Would they scan well if you just placed them directly on the top of the scanner?

Good inputs. Thanks!

[m22mike]

Sam.....THEE Picture Man http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Read this

http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/photo/slide-transfer.html

Just started some searching myself...got a bunch of old Navy slides do yea ?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Let me know if you figer sompin out.

Cold Ohio Mike http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[mockingbird812]

Hey Mike,

Just trying to expand my repertoire (sp) so as some young gun don't come along and knock me off my perch as the sYc Official Event Photographer (western division). That is a cool web site. I will definitely investigate.

Has anyone had a photo shop digitize them for you? Cost?

[Dog427435]

They need to be in the adapter and the scanner needs to be programed to accept the adapter for it to work.
If you just laid slides on the bed of a regular scanner it will not work.
How good of a scan do you want, will determine how much you want to spend. If you get the slides scanned professionally it could cost you up to $1 each.
This is a 40+ year old slide scanned on a $100 scanner.
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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/Super%20Chevy/photos/ss118.jpg
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[mockingbird812]

Ah HA! Now I remember! Dog, so you are the one who's work I admired! Those are some nice scans. What model and where did you find it?

Thanks!

[Dog427435]

I use an Epson V100 - I got mine at CompUSA - but Gordon Brothers has liquidated all their stores so you'll need to go some where else. I googled the scanner and they are available all over. I saw prices from $99-$129.

[mockingbird812]

Dog/Rick,

I just read a review about the V100 and one user said that the scanner automatically cropped his slides 15% which he was not able to over ride even in professional mode. Has this been a problem for you two?

[Dog427435]

I am no computer wiz - I can't tell you why his would do that, but its not a problem I've encountered. I've always gotten the full picture.

[Chris396]

I just bought a Cannon CS8800F and I really like it. You can scan 12 frames of 35mm film or 4 frames of 35mm slides. It's an LED scanner so there is no warm up time like the old ones.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks loads guys. All good info. Now I feel empowered to make an informed decision! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

Sam, have you made a deciscion on this yet? I have boxes and boxes of color slides from 1954 to 1980. I just started to go through them today and it's a disaster trying to load antiquated projectors and viewers and the like. I need to scan several hundred slides for my family. I have pictures of relatives my kids have never seen. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[mockingbird812]

Chris,

My gut says go with the man who presents the killer photos on this board that everyone looks forward to and drools over. If "Dog" (Rick too) says V100 is the way to go, that is is good enuff for me. Price sounds reasonable and the quality is what I am looking for. Should be buying in next couple of weeks. I can let you know how it goes for me. I ain't the quickest on the uptake w/ these new fandangled contraptions. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif


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[StriperSS]

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Sam, have you made a deciscion on this yet? I have boxes and boxes of color slides from 1954 to 1980. I just started to go through them today and it's a disaster trying to load antiquated projectors and viewers and the like. I need to scan several hundred slides for my family. I have pictures of relatives my kids have never seen. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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I would say that the easiest way to go about this is to approach a photo store that you trust and ask about getting them to scan them at a medium resolution onto CD's for you. See if they'll make a deal.
I know how long it took me to scan the ones I did to post here. Can you imagine doing them 4 at a time and assigning them to different folders? At least if they're all on CD's, you can print or post them at will.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Just came from the local photo place after making a few calls. To scan a color slide to a disc is $2.00 each slide, to print on paper is $2.50 each. No discount for quanity as it is labor intensive. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Looks like I'll be needing a new scanner (I just got one last month). http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

Glenn, maybe you let me know next time you are up here in Elmont and we can work something out. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I can drop off a case each week?

[Dog427435]

Chris - it would be my pleasure, and if I work at my regular pace I should have them done in time for SCR 25.
But seriously - the cost of getting them done professionally is what convinced me to get the slide scanner. A few boxes of slides and it's paid for itself!
My first scanner is an Epson CX4800 which does a great job on photo prints and paper articles, but does not have slide scanning capabilities.
I got the V100 and once you become proficient at poping the slides into the holder you can scan a box of 36 slides in less than 20 minutes.
A rainy day, a couple beers and you've got your afternoon all planned out!
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[x Baldwin Motion]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/65z13/RVCvw.jpg

Here is a one slide of thirty I just picked up from the photo store on a disc ($65.00). It looks like they cropped the right side (VW in garage) and printed the frame on the left. I will be getting my own scanner to avoid this in the future. It's nice to see these shots from 40 years ago !!