Slides to Digital Images

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Can anyone offer assistance, ideas, on the best way to convert the slide projector slides into digital images to be used on the computer. All I can think of is to take a digital picture of the slide projected unto a screen. THANKS IN ADVANCE

[Alan__]

You will get a fairly poor quality reproduction by taking a photo of a projection. Both Nikon and Epson make quality film scanners. Another option if you don't have too many slides is to have them commercially scanned at most photo shops.

[dalej]

Jim you can buy pretty good scanners now that will do the job. If you don't want to do the work you can out source it to a person that like to sit at a computer all day. (not me that is why I shoot film) If you google, Slides to digital that will get you close or just pick up a popular photography magazine at the local mag. stand and look in the back.

I personaly would get a scanner so you don't have to mail out the original. Then do so many a week so you don't get discouraged. It will cost some Lews if you have someone else do the boring part.

PS...make sure if you buy a scanner, it has a slide holder, mine holds 12

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Thanks Alan and Dale, Now the can of worms is open. I found enhancing technologies: Digital ice and Silver fast. Any opinions on which is best. I found a Microtek Artix Scan 4000TF ? @ $549.99 it offers a lot but there are so many products to choose from.

[Ray Davis]

How many slides do you need scanned? You can get a ton of slides scanned for $500, so it may not be worth the investment, AND he's hardly automated.

I have a Nikon scanner (CS-5000) which works fine. I'd be happy to scan some for you, if you have a limited amount. But, most Ritz Camera and other photo shops will provide the same service.

The Nikon Cool Scan units are pretty nice at a reasonable price.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Ray, Thanks for the offer but I have too many and I want to be in control. I want to sort and reminisce as I go if you know what I mean.

[dalej]

Microtek makes scanners for others so they are a good scanner. I have one that I use with silverfast so if you have questions. Jim I would try to do all the retouching and enhancing in Photoshop, its best to get a great scan and then work with the file.
Jim I tried to email you and it came back can you check this email? jjc@apk.net