I think I would buy a scanner first Brian, as I would have at least $1200 worth of scans at that rate. A slide scanner, bought on eBay or such, and then resold, would still probably be the best bet., but I can't spare the cash at the moment...other more pressing issues I am afraid.
Thanks for the info though. I think I will wait until a second hand Nikon Coolscan V or similar pops up on eBay at the right price.
Cheers
Shaun Brian Walters wrote:
Shaun
I'm struggling with the same sort of problem.
You might like to give Image Science Scanning a try. They are based in Melbourne so you need to send your slides by post. However, they recommend you send the slides by registered post and they then return them, plus the scans, the same way. It's not 100% guaranteed that the slides won't go astray but it's about as safe a method as you will find.
I recently tried a test batch of 12 slides and, for the most part, I was pleased with the results. The scans come back as 16 bit tif scans at about 120 to 150 MB each. The cost was about $4 per image although my last advice was that the pricing structure was about to change.
They have a web site at: http://www.imagesciencescanning.com.au
I'd be interested in hearing about any other options.
Cheers
Brian
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On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 18:30 , 'Dr. Shaun Canning' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent:
This is slightly OT, but the slides were all taken with Pentax cameras (except for a few), so it is still on topic I guess...
I have a collection (300-400) of 35mm slides that I really need to digitise. Ideally, a 35mm slide scanner would be the best option, but I can't afford one at the moment.
What have other listers done in the past to resolve there scanning problems. I have no access to a lab or anything other than by mail...and I would hate to lose any of these trannies.
Any ideas out there...
Cheers
Shaun
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