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Slide film Thanks to John for the advice on Slide film! I've another question though! How does one convert these slides to prints? And is that whole process very costly? Thanks!!
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John P. Sandstedt |
I have a Canon 8000F scanner that scans prints, negatives and slides. It works well, but it's a little slow. A scanner dedicated to negatives/slides will probably be faster, but will cost more. Obviously, once you have a scan in your computer, you print away. You can send slides off to commercial service firms. Generally, they will be expensive, particularly if you ask for 4X6 prints. What I've done is. . .Selectively assess slides and send out for 8X12 prints only the best. For the past several years, I've used The Slide Printer [Denver, CO, and by e-amil at www.slideprinter.com] At their web site, you'll find price info, a place to request mailers, and an explanation of their current processes WHICH ARE GOING DIGITAL because Kodak and Fuji are discontinuing the paper they used previously for slides to prints. I've been very satisfied with their work [price about $5.50 for an 8X12.] And, yes, I have had some 4X6 prints made for very specific purposes. The web site lists the different sizes [prices] available. And, The SlidePrinter will accept digital files and produce prints. They indicated a 12X18 would run about $20.00. There are other commercial services available; I just haven't found one that approaches the reliability of The SlidePrinter. Check the betterphoto.com Home Page. There's an link somewhere to assessment of printing services. Also check the pages in photo magazines just ahead of the main Ad Pages. Commercial services advertise sizes and prices. Finally, you probably can find a finisher near your home. It will be a trial and error process. I don't necessarily recommend any of these and, frankly, I wouldn't waste time with services offered by supermarkets and drug stores. [Note, at least in New Jersey, Kodak has closed it's Kodalux/Qualex facilities in Fair Lawn. Undeveloped film is sent to Direct Photo in BAltimare, which has picked up [bought??] the business from Kodak. Haven't tried it as yet. Hope this helps. John John
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