Film Scanner?

Question

I have developed a slide film (with a cross process), so i have negative image on my slide film.

I wonder if it possible you use the normal scanner, not those fancy film scanner to scan a image on film to my laptop.

So what film scanner should i buy and how much for, I am just a beginner?

Answer 1

I have had some success by strongly backlighting a frame of film and then just scanning it like a print.

Answer 2

I recently bought an Epson Perfection 4870 after doing much research since I needed a scanner with software that would work well with negatives.

It scans films of all formats and will scan negatives very well but has been discontinued.

You MUST have a scanner that is made to scan negatives since the software it comes with needs to invert the image well and my experience has been that some scanners don't invert negatives well.

Answer 3

You must have a scanner that is capable of scanning a negative image. You cannot use a normal flatbed, unless it has the capability of scanning negatives. This requires the removal of the usual white surface on the lid. Many flatbeds can do this - look at models made by Canon and Epson.

Answer 4

If you are just starting out you might want to investigate scanning services at your local photo shop. You don't need their fancy "drum scan" service. Something inexpensive like the Kodak PhotoCD is a great way to get into digitizing your photos with no equipment investment.