Digitalize Slides-where?

[Artorius]

I have just been given a load of Kodachrome slides my Dad and I shot back in the late 50's early/mid 60's. Been looking around on the 'Net to get them digitalized for storage. I couldn't believe the prices. I could buy a new Nikon 9000 for what the rate is.(I would like a new scanner though)
Any other options out there? FWIW I have about 750 total. Most were shot on a US submarine during the crossing of the Equater(Shell Backs), and while in Hong Kong, and other stops in Japan. The rest were shot traveling cross-country from Maine to California in the late 50's early 60's.
Ideas?

 

[MikeL]

Hi Artorius,
I've been using a Coolscan 4000 with slide adapter (SF210 I think, or whatever they had for the 4000) for running bulk slides. If the slides are in good shape and you load them properly, I've been surprised at how well it runs. There are plenty of horror stories using the slide adapter, but so far so good for the archival project I've been helping out with. You might be able to find a used one that wouldn't set you back too much.

 

[amateriat]

Well, these guys say they can scan almost anything for you relatively cheap. I prefer staying in control of the whole process (and not letting my film out of my hands, thankyouverymuch), so I do all the scanning myself. For me, the heavy-lifting part is the editing; once that's done, the actual scanning is a relative breeze by comparison.


- Barrett

 

[fraley]

If you want to scan 750 or so slides, consider the value of your time as part of the overall price. If you have a lab you trust, see if you can negotiate a bulk rate for your order. Think of all the time you'll save. And frustration possibly. Just a thought..

 

[35mmdelux]

I would follow MikeL suggestion. It would not be unreasonable to charge $1 per slide (or more) and you would therefore be better off buying your own scanner.