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Alan
01-30-2008, 10:40 AM
I always have trouble getting satisfactory results converting film to digital. Please share your methods (and hopefully it is an affordable solution!)
neosis
01-30-2008, 02:23 PM
may i suggest you to invest in a decent film scanner?
Why not take a look at this site for a start :)
Film Scanners (http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/scanner/index.htm)
Alan
01-30-2008, 02:40 PM
It's a bit beyond budget at the moment. Right now, I am using a cheapo Canon flatbed. Adequate but sharpness and colour could be a lot better.
leslie
01-30-2008, 02:57 PM
alan which Canon film scanner are u using ?
beyond
01-30-2008, 06:37 PM
I m also using cheapo Canon 4400F. Hahaha
Well..Better than nothing lo. I cant afford Coolscan 5
djspinnet
01-30-2008, 10:17 PM
I use a Nikon Coolscan IV ED borrowed from a friend. Spend an entire day scanning the thing in 6 at a time, then return him.

But results are exactly what I want, and what I see in my print (maybe even better than my print in some cases).

Can't go wrong with the Coolscans.
nikonfan
01-30-2008, 11:22 PM
I use a Nikon Coolscan IV ED borrowed from a friend. Spend an entire day scanning the thing in 6 at a time, then return him.

But results are exactly what I want, and what I see in my print (maybe even better than my print in some cases).

Can't go wrong with the Coolscans.

How much will a brand new Coolscans cost ?
hyin21
01-30-2008, 11:57 PM
Results (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8663) of my humble CS4200F. No good.
leslie
01-31-2008, 12:35 AM
nikon coolscans easily cost RM2k ++ above :D

actually i wouldnt mind paying a reasonable sum to have negatives and film scanned by a good high quality scanner.

there's always a small price to pay for perfection
beyond
01-31-2008, 08:59 AM
Was checking Coolscans IV the other day...I think it is around 4 plus.
I suggest..We pool our money and share the scanner.
EVeryone 2 weeks rotate amongst us.
Alan
01-31-2008, 10:21 AM
leslie, I am using a cheapo Canon LiDE 20.
flickserve
03-16-2008, 11:41 PM
How much to scan film and slides into digital if take to shop? Results should be better, right?

Any in Ipoh that can do this?
bimmer
03-17-2008, 12:11 AM
How much to scan film and slides into digital if take to shop? Results should be better, right?

Any in Ipoh that can do this?

I've done that before and the results were disappointing. Colours were not good and they scanned in low res. Price was RM15 per roll but that was about 2 years ago. I didnt bother after that. I just got myself a Coolscan and will put it to the test one of these days. Now its a good excuse to dig out my film stuff again. :)
moonrat
04-21-2008, 10:41 PM
I m also using cheapo Canon 4400F. Hahaha
Well..Better than nothing lo. I cant afford Coolscan 5

I have just started using the 4400 too. Starting with old photos. Quite happy with results on B/W. But faded color prints - still have to learn to adjust to get a reasonable scan. Results too bluish. Giving me a headache:rolleyes::rolleyes:
moonrat
04-21-2008, 10:52 PM
Oh I have the CanoScan FS2710 film scanner. But trying to get the driver for windows XP in unzipped version. Cannot so far unzip the cfs366 file downloaded from the internet.
Any help most appreciated. Thanks
raclette
04-21-2008, 11:27 PM
how much time does it need to scan a roll of 36 exposure (im not sure of this term so pls correct me :D ) .just curious as i dont do films :)
leslie
04-22-2008, 04:04 PM
rac, seriously depends on the scanner used and resolution you are looking for.