does anyone know how to scan 110 & 35m photo negatives and convert them to look like half-way decent pictures?

Question

I have tried to use Nero but not with good or fair results. I am not really needing picture perfect quality, just decent exposure. Walgreens wants .49 /each and I have over 200 negatives I need to be able to view.

Answer 1

You need a scanner with film/slide capability, including resolution to about 2400 dpi (because the negative images are small with a lot of detail).

There are dedicated film scanners and flatbed scanners with negative holders and a backlighting capability. To get really good detail you need to spend $200 up.

I have an Epson 4870 (2004 model) that works great. Epson now has a 4490 model that gets good reviews too for around $200. I am sure that there are others.

Once you have the scanner, you just scan the negatives into any photo-editing software (e.g. Photoshop or Elements), adjust for size and resolution, save and print.

The software that comes with the scanner will let you select that you are scanning negatives. The output will be positives.

If you are buying a scanner, check whether it has holders to hold your negatives flat and square. Some come with just 35mm holders. If the other negs are not too curly, you can lay them on the scanner glass, but they might be a little crooked.

Dust is a major problem for negatives, because at the small size/high resolution small dust becomes a big line in the pic. Get a soft brush to clean most dust off. Some scanners come with dust removal software.

Good luck

Answer 2

Scan 110 Negatives

Answer 3

Get a negative scanner. Epson makes great ones for cheap that will scan both 35mm and medium format negatives. You will have to experiment with the 110 negatives since i've never seen a scanner with a holder for that format. It's possible. I've scanned many odd negative formats, even super8 movie film.

You must have a scanner capable of scanning negatives (transparencies). spend the money now for a happy film scanning future... Prepare to burn alot of your lifetime doing this though.

Don't pay walgreens to do it. Overpriced and the resolution is far lower than what you'll get on a home scanner.

Answer 4

There are numerous film scanners out there. Your best bet would be a flatbet with film scanning capabilities. These have and extra light panel on the scanner's lid to produce enough light for scanning film. They vary in cost from $70-$3000, about $200 on average. Manufacturers include Canon, Epson, HP, and others. Most will come with photo editing software from the manufacturer and some even come with Photoshop Elements.

Answer 5

A scanner with negative scanning capability is not too expensive. You can take the negatives to a photo center and have them put the photos on a "photo disc" which will just be digital copies of your pictures. This would probably be the easiest way.

Answer 6

I bought a scanner with a nerative scanning attachment at Circuit City a couple of years ago for $79 and there was a $30 rebate.

Answer 7

To scan negatives, you really need a film scanner.

Answer 8

either buy a film scanner or a flatbed with film scanning capability, or get a professional photo lab help to scan them and burn them to CDs.

Answer 9

Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.

picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.

It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.

It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google

Download it free in here:

http://www.adcenter.net.cn/google-picasa/

Good Luck!

Answer 10

2 points!