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aktpics
Nov-13-2007, 09:25 AM
I found a couple of boxes of negatives, mostly b&w from when I was in High School. I would love to get them onto my computer, but my scanner doesn't do film. I am considering buying a scanner, scanning them (appx 20 rolls) and selling it on eBay when I am done.

If that is my best approach I would love some scanner suggestions...

Also, if I am barking up the wrong hydrant...

Thanks!
CavalierPhoto
Nov-13-2007, 02:47 PM
aktpics,

eBay might actually be a good place to start. If you can find one slightly used for a couple hundred bucks it might be worth it.

I've got a Nikon Coolscan V-ED and it's been great for me.

Otherwise, you might want to research some of the services that will do this for you. I believe I've seen them as low as .19 an image, Scan Cafe I think. 20 rolls of 36 images each will run $137 at that price, not including any shipping/handling.
aktpics
Nov-13-2007, 04:03 PM
aktpics,

eBay might actually be a good place to start. If you can find one slightly used for a couple hundred bucks it might be worth it.

I've got a Nikon Coolscan V-ED and it's been great for me.

Otherwise, you might want to research some of the services that will do this for you. I believe I've seen them as low as .19 an image, Scan Cafe I think. 20 rolls of 36 images each will run $137 at that price, not including any shipping/handling.

Thanks for the reply!

Scan Cafe looks pretty good. Do you or anyone else have any experience with them?
CavalierPhoto
Nov-13-2007, 04:25 PM
Thanks for the reply!

Scan Cafe looks pretty good. Do you or anyone else have any experience with them?

You're welcome!

I could have sworn there were at least a few people that had posted comments on their results from such services but I can't seem to find them quickly.

Hopefully someone will come back with a response. Otherwise do a search through the Dgrin forums for negative scanning and you should find one.
CatOne
Nov-13-2007, 04:34 PM
20 rolls? Not so much.

Digital Pickle?
aktpics
Nov-14-2007, 01:46 AM
20 rolls? Not so much.

Digital Pickle?

Is that a scanning service or my situation? :D

Thanks, I will check them out too.
aktpics
Nov-14-2007, 01:48 AM
You're welcome!

I could have sworn there were at least a few people that had posted comments on their results from such services but I can't seem to find them quickly.

Hopefully someone will come back with a response. Otherwise do a search through the Dgrin forums for negative scanning and you should find one.

Good idea, I will. The more I think about it the better I like the idea of NOT scanning them myself...:snore
aktpics
Nov-14-2007, 07:53 AM
Why didn't I think to check Club Smugmug!!! :doh
David_S85
Nov-16-2007, 08:03 PM
You're welcome!
I could have sworn there were at least a few people that had posted comments on their results from such services but I can't seem to find them quickly.
Hopefully someone will come back with a response. Otherwise do a search through the Dgrin forums for negative scanning and you should find one.

It's here. (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=45901)