Basic Scanning Question

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Fujiowski

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I'm thinking about picking up a V700 or V750 Pro scanner to do my scanning because the cost of sending the film to get developed to an online lab is starting to add up rather quickly. It's about $20 per roll for the super scans. At first I didn't think I would shoot as much but on average every time I go on vacation I shoot about 5 rolls.

Here is my question, and it's a basic one:

How do I get the film ready to scan? Suppose I am done shooting the roll of film, do I simply take it out from the camera and cut every frame and then place it on the scanner?

Or do I still have to develop it using chemicals, etc.?
 
I guess everyone starts somewhere.

Yes, you must still develop.

But, I would suggest looking into if you need to invest in a v700 or up.

Most people do not need that much. Considering a v550 can get you good prints up to 8x10. If you are going much bigger than that I would consider getting it drum scanned anyways for the best possible scan.
 
...I only add to the previous suggestions please do not cut every frame, cut pieces of 5 or 6 frames and put the stripe in the negative holder and than scan

robert
 
Scanning is a major pain in the backside, no matter what. You might be better off with digital.
 
If there is the possibility that you could scan using different equipment in the future you might consider cutting your 35mm negatives as the lab does. Never less than three frames (including blanks) in one section. Some scanners require a minimum of three frames (including blanks), flatbed scanners excluded.
 
OP started a similar thread in April. After many helpful replies on that thread by several posters (with no response from him), he now starts this one. To the OP, if you’re reading, use Google and do as much research on film photography as you can. Maybe try to find a local lab and talk to them face-to-face about developing and scanning.
 
Fujiowski said:
I'm thinking about picking up a V700 or V750 Pro scanner to do my scanning because the cost of sending the film to get developed to an online lab is starting to add up rather quickly. It's about $20 per roll for the super scans. At first I didn't think I would shoot as much but on average every time I go on vacation I shoot about 5 rolls.

Here is my question, and it's a basic one:

How do I get the film ready to scan? Suppose I am done shooting the roll of film, do I simply take it out from the camera and cut every frame and then place it on the scanner?

Or do I still have to develop it using chemicals, etc.?
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Try sending a roll or two to the lab linked below. They do it about as economically as one can find, and the scans are excellent. I am shooting more and more film specifically because I can send the rolls to him for processing and scanning.

https://adrianbacon.com/

I've processed my own B&W film before. No interest in doing processing or scanning myself today but love shooting film and using my film cameras.
 
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