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Scanning old negatives

  • 02-02-2010 03:12PM
    #1
    makfli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭


    My father was a very keen photographer in the 50's and I have found hundreds of old negatives , all black and white and all measuring 2.25 inches x 3.5 inches. I would like to scan these on to the pc to try and identify the various people/scenes and would like to start a permanent record.
    Wondering if any one has any ideas how this could be done. I have used a Canoscan 5600 to scan 35mm film and slides, but cant see how this can be used for the above.


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  • #2
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,718 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    By the sounds of things they're 6x9 medium format negatives. Are they mounted ? or in strips ? Anyway, the best bet is a mid range flatbed that's capable of scanning medium format film (also called 120, its format name). There are a bunch of threads on the main forum (do a search for film scanner), to summarise briefly the most recommended models are the canonscan 8800, or the Epson 500 or 750 (although actually, I don't know if the 500 can do 120, so check that). Ordinarily I'd recommend a scanner with digital ICE which helps with dust removal, but if you're scanning B&W exclusively it doesnt matter, doesn't work with it anyway.


  • #3
    makfli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭makfli


    They are 60mm x 90mm, all b&w , not mounted and not in strips.
    Thanks for the advice, will check out the main forum.


  • #4
    Heebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭Heebie


    I'll verify that the Epson Perfection V500 Photo DOES do 120. (It does it very nicely too.)

    It's not a Nikon Coolscan 9000ED dedicated film scanner.. but it's also not nearly as expensive as said Nikon. (which is why I have the V500) Epson's scanning software, once you figure it out, is also very good for batch scanning.
    DaireQuinlan wrote: »
    (although actually, I don't know if the 500 can do 120, so check that). Ordinarily I'd recommend a scanner with digital ICE which helps with dust removal, but if you're scanning B&W exclusively it doesnt matter, doesn't work with it anyway.


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