Scanning negatives

[JohnL]

I have lots of old negatives from cameras I used to own - nearly all 35mm but also some 6x6. I could have the non-35mm scanned by someone else - there must be people out there that do this.

I have been using digital gear exclusively now for about 5 years, but I still feel I could benefit using film some of the time *if* I had the film developed and then scanned the negatives. I don't think I will ever again process film myself. I used to do B&W but never color.

Then I could print the best of my old and new negatives digitally, enhance them in photoshop etc.

What I am looking for is advice on going about this scanning business:

1) What make(s) / type(s) of scanner you'd recommend;

2) Hints and pitfalls to avoid;

3) Any other general guidance on related matters.

All ideas and suggestions gratefully received!

John

 

[Doug]

Hi John -- It's possible a long detailed discussion on film scanners and scanning methods would be considered off-topic in the forum...

A year ago I researched the issue pretty thoroughly and bought a Minolta scanner. There are a number of useful resources online; here's one that has a lot of helpful reviews: http://www.imaging-resource.com/SCAN1.HTM

 

[back alley]

i think a discussion would be fine.
try looking at the wet/digital processing section, i think scanning has been discussed there - you might find something useful.

i'm still a film guy and have my head in the sand afa digital so i'm not of much help, sorry.

joe

 

[JohnL]

Well I should have put this in the processing section, I guess. It didn't occur to me that scanning was processing. Sorry!
Anyway, many thanks for all the help!
John