robert_scheuerman Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'am putting together a website and had a few of my transparencies scanned at a local lab and wasn't happy with the outcome. Was it the lab, they were cheap $5.00 scans, should i have them done at a pro lab. I was looking at some of the sites in this forum and was wondering what you guys are doing any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 sample please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stp Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Scan your own with a Nikon 8000 or 9000; relatively easy, puts you in full control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_wilson2 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I think there are lots and lots of threads on this topic - ultimately, it comes down to budget and the end use of the scans. My assessment: for the web a late model flat bed with dedicated film scanning, perhaps with after market film holder, is alright. The finest detail or the greatest range of tones may not be necessary. Another assessment: a hybrid approach of a flat bed for web, proofing, casual cards or the like, plus commissioned pro scans for selected big prints is very workable. Dedicated film scanners for MF a la Nikon 8000/9000 are a bit better than new flat beds, but more expensive. 'Virtual drum' scanners a la Imacon are better again but more expensive. Drum scanners are better again, but more (very!) expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_cunningham Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Robert - I have never been satisfied with scans of medium format slides made with anything less than a drum scanner or an Imacon. After years of not being satisfied with pro-lab scans I eventually purchased my own Imacon. This worked reasonably well, but it took me a long time to learn to scan well and even then scanning (and cleaning) was simply too time consuming for me. (I took a lot of MF slides in that period). Eventually I sold the Imacon and found a specialist company that did do it well. I now use the European based <a href="http://www.dia-scan.nl">Dia-scan</a>. There must be some companies in the US doing this as well and if you just need good quality scans for the web that should not cost very much. Try shopping around locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seragram Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 why don't you give them a shot? http://www.dalelabs.com/ They do a lot of mail bussiness and do a very good job.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_scheuerman Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 The scan that Sergio posted is the quality I'am looking for, anything less than that just doesn't accurately represent the photography. thanks for your replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_markey Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 West Coast Imaging in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a._t._burke Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 sergio agramonte... Could you post a small cut of the image ar pixel for pixel resolution? How many PPI was your scan? Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_schwartz6 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 In NYC, you can try Duggal or Laumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory_burns Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yes to West Coast Customs, Color Folio, Studio P, Laumont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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