We're currently using the Epson v750-M (looks like this:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=B11B178061) to scan
glass negatives, negative strips and slides, etc. It's kind of
expensive...in fact, it has gone up about $100 since we purchased one about
6 months ago, but we feel it's worth it.  Check out the PDF link on the
website for more information.

Becky

Local History Librarian/Archivist
Shilling Local History Room
Decatur Public Library
Decatur, IL


On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 9:04 AM, T Hopkins <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Assuming you'd rather spend time than money, you probably should buy a
> scanner, but it will take a LOT of time.  Many flatbed scanners have
> lighted lids and special holders for slides, negatives, and other
> transparencies.  Stick with major, reputable scanner manufacturers (Epson,
> Canon, HP) and find the scanners in the model lines that meet your specs.
> This is especially important if you need software.  If not, any "twain"
> scanner will do.
>
> I would recommend a dedicated slide scanner rather than a flatbed if all
> or most of your materials and 35mm slide or negative. Scanners are pretty
> cheap and you may want both.  Look for ease of use features for mass
> scanning.  If you also have transparencies and other materials, a
> multi-purpose scanner might be your preference.  These will often have
> plastic holders for many different sizes of transparency.
>
> For slides and negatives, you need very high resolution scanners.
>  Remember, your original is very small and you want to squeeze as much
> detail as possible out of it if your intention is archival preservation.  I
> would suggest a minimum of 4800x4800 dpi optical resolution.  For
> professional work, it is not uncommon to scan negatives at 12,000x12,000
> dpi and higher.  Most flatbeds will max out in the 4800x4800 range but
> dedicated transparency scanners have much higher scan resolutions.
>
> Cheers,
>                     tod
>
> On Apr 26, 2013, at 1:57 PM, Amanda Vtipil wrote:
>
> > Happy Friday!
> >
> > I am currently researching options for digitizing negative film and
> slides and was hoping you all might have some helpful advice.  We are a
> small repository which houses archaeological collections.  I am about to
> embark on a inventory of all non-digital images housed here but I need to
> provide a rough estimate of how much digitization may cost.
> >
> > At first I was considering sending these objects out to be digitized but
> as I looked at prices I realized that it may be possible to acquire a
> decent scanner specifically manufactured for this purpose for the around
> the same amount.  Does anyone have experience with sending their negatives
> off to be digitized and do you have a ball park figure on how much it cost
> (per image I suppose)?  Or does anyone have recommendations for a scanner
> capable of scanning slides and negatives well?   Any insight into which
> option has worked better (or not so well) for you would be greatly
> appreciated!  Thank you in advance!
> >
> > Have a good weekend!
> >
> > Amanda
> >
> >
> > Amanda Vtipil
> > Curator, Regional Archaeological Curation Facility
> > Contractor (Versar, Inc.)
> > DPW-EMO, Fort Lee, VA
> > 804.734.4436
> > [log in to unmask]
> > http://www.lee.army.mil/dpw/emd/cultural.resources.aspx
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