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Tristain

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Nov 10, 2002, 5:40:24 PM11/10/02
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Hello

I have a friend who wishes to buy a computer for the reason of converting
his many slides into a digital format and storing them on computer or on
cds.I was wondering if any one could tell me what kinda spec computer he
might need and as he wasnt to print some of these images what printer and
scanner would be good.(i am assuming a scanner can scan a slide?)Also is
there any sofrtware which would be good for this purpose

thanks in advance

Tris


Michael Hadac

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Nov 10, 2002, 7:22:01 PM11/10/02
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Computer is OK, but it is the programs that do the photo work. Inexpensive
scanner like the HP 440c or 550c with an XPA attachement for slide scannig
will do the job well. (About $250.00 Canadian). However the 440c , it will
not do a large negatives from a medium size camera. For that you would need
the 550c or the big boy : Super Cool Scanner 8000 ED. About $4499.00
Canadian.

There is also smaller version in Minolta style. The Minolta Dimage Scan Dual
II about $1100.00 Canadian. So if you don't have more then couple hundred 35
mm negatives or slides go for the HP 440c with the XPA Adapter.

Michael.


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Ric Trexell

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Nov 10, 2002, 10:53:16 PM11/10/02
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Tristain <tr...@legg24.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hello
>
> I have a friend who wishes to buy a computer for the reason of converting
> his many slides into a digital format and storing them on computer or on
> cds.
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Tristain: I suggest you look into the Epson 2450 Perfection flatbed
scanner. It comes with Photoshop Elements and Silverfast plus the so so
Epson program. The cost of the Epson 2450 is about $400 in the US, but I
have seen it less. It is a little slow but will scan everything from 110
slides to 4X5 negatives. It will also scan 8X10 prints. Then you will need
CD burning software and a good printer. I have the Epson 880 but I don't
even know if it is made any more. They also have a 6 color printer out now.
If you want to see some scans of mine at 300 dpi from my 2450 let me know
and I'll send them to you. Ric in Wisconsin.


Sue

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Nov 11, 2002, 6:17:34 PM11/11/02
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Does anyone know of a scanner that will allow you to scan slides that
are NOT 35mm? I have many family slides from a Rolleiflex camera and
they measure 39mm inside the frame. My scanner chops 4mm off the tops
and bottoms of each photo.

I'm not looking to spend a fortune, but I would be interested in all
suggestions.

Sue

Lisa Horton

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Nov 12, 2002, 1:11:57 AM11/12/02
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There are such scanners, but they are pricey. As far as these things
go, the DiMAGE Scan Multi II at around $800 is cheap.

Lisa

Orrin Iseminger

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Nov 12, 2002, 9:31:23 AM11/12/02
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Tris --

I'm faced with the same chore ahead of me. Generally speaking, I'd
say that most computers, nowadays, will be adequate. I'd highly
recommend it be equipped with a CD-burner and 128 Megs of memory.

The next problem is digitizing the slides. I've collected enough
suggestions to fill a book. The majority of folks recommend a
dedicated slide scanner instead of a flat-bed scanner.

But, I'm told slide scanners are slow. If they're as slow as my
flatbed, I won't live long enough to get the job done.

Seeing as how I was needing a macro-capable digicam, anyhow, I elected
to buy the Nikon Coolpix 4500 and its slide copying attachment. Now,
I can digitize my slides just about as fast as I can change them and
press the shutter release. Folks who have the slide copier say they
are very satisfied with the results. I just purchased my CP4500, so
haven't had time to use the slide copier; but, judging from my macro
pictures, the 4500 will do a great job of digitizing my slides.

A day, or so, ago here was somebody on one of the Yahoo-Nikon 4500
forums (fora) who had their 4500 for sale for $500 or best offer. The
slide copier sells for around $70. I got mine discounted for $63,
new.

If your friend has some extra-special slides that will some day be
called upon to produce large digital pictures, have them scanned by a
professional scanning service.

My 2¢ worth.

Orrin


Tristain

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Nov 12, 2002, 4:02:43 PM11/12/02
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Thank you eveyone for your help

cheers

Tris


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Ray

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Nov 13, 2002, 11:29:17 PM11/13/02
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I have an Epson Perfection 1200 Photo (Flatbed scanner). It came with a
second "lid" which has a light &
allows me to scan neg or pos transparancies up to 4" x 5" (10.16cm x
12.7cm). I Just change the lid to scan prints & documents.


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Gary Dale

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Dec 30, 2002, 7:56:11 AM12/30/02
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My two cents worth:

I have both an Epson 1250 Photo Scanner and a Canon FS2700 slide
scanner. The slide scanner is fast and easy to use and came with decent
software to allow me to use it properly. Scanning slides with the Epson
was slower despite it having a lower resolution. And the Epson drivers
wouldn't let me use the 48 bits it scanned at - it only exports 24 bits.
The Canon has only 36 bits but I had access to them all!

I did use the Epson for some slides that were larger than normal - they
were as wide as normal 35mm slides but were as tall as they were wide!
The Canon wouldn't scan the full height.

You can also consider sending your slides to a professional service.
This can be cost effective if you only have a few hundred slides, if you
don't have a computer, or if you don't have a lot of free time.Shop
around on the Internet to see who will do the best job for you.

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