Charles_Webster Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 <p>Huh?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 <p>I think maybe the actual body of the post we're supposed to be reading may also have been delayed by ... home movies?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock-Photos Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 <p>unless it's spam...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 <p>I'm curious how he was able to make a post with no text. Perhaps he deleted it after with the edit function? I'm not sure if that is possible either.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto1 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Much ado about nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 <p>It does work to delete the text after posting, during the Edit window:</p> <p>http://www.photo.net/test-posting-forum/00a0k1</p> Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcnilssen Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 <p>Well, the OP registrered the same day he made his only post, so I wouldn't pay too much attention. Maybe an unhappy competior?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_houston Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 <p>This is here, so, I guess I will post. In truth I did not want to say something negative that could be seen years from now after the problem is solved. But since it is not deleted I will go ahead.<br> I sent a combo of 60 something slides, 15 negatives and 5 8mm home movies to Scancafe. They got them Jan 18th. My estimate for review online was Feb 10th. I called them Feb 13th for an update when they were not up for review.<br> Basically they have had "overwhelming demand" for their home movie transfer service. So much so that my order is still sitting in their California warehouse and has yet to even be sent to India for scanning. My 5 movies are holding up my <em>entire order</em>. My new date for completion is May 16th 2012.<br> I must have them sent back because I'm on a deadline and can't wait 4 months. I just wanted to suggest that people not to mix home movies with slides for the short term, since as of this post Scancafe is silent on the issue.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_h.1 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 <p>Scancafe isn't for people with deadlines or requiring orderly scheduling of their order among other things. As to slides, I highly recommend, from experience, Mr. Harrington's (above) services for quality results, care of materials and outstanding communication.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_houston Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 <p>It depends on the deadline doesn't it? If it's supposed to be done in a month and you give it 2 you figure you are safe. I never read anything about this long a delay with them. It's just one of those things I guess. I'm willing to wait on the 8mm in actuality (it has waited 60 years after all), just not the slides.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_h.1 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 <blockquote> <p>J.H.: Scancafe isn't for people with deadlines or requiring orderly scheduling of their order among other things.</p> <p>D.H.: It depends on the deadline doesn't it?</p> </blockquote> <p>No. It doesn't. The experience you write about here serves as an example as to why.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 <p>If you have a deadline, you need to use a service that commits to a deadline for you. Obviously, scancafe wasn't doing that. You need to work with vendors who focus on commercial clients if you want commercial service.</p> Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismcgee Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 <p>Would someone mind posting or linking to an image Scancafe scanned from a 35mm slide, preferably an old Kodachrome with some red in it? I haven't tried Scancafe, but some other places I tried a few years ago were less than impressive. Many thanks.</p> <p>Yup, Kodachrome with red was deliberate.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock-Photos Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 <p>Thanks for the comment John. Dave, a sample Kodachrome scan from one of my Nikon Coolscan 5000 scanners. BTW this is without color correction or any other edits. It is "as is" from the scanner. (sky has a slight green cast)</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismcgee Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 <p>Very nice. I have a Coolscan 5000 too, but I was hoping to sell it and hire somebody else to scan the 1500 very old slides in my closet. I just don't have time and, as you know, scanning well takes practice and time.</p> <p>BTW, have you had problems with reds blowing out on Kodachrome slides when using ICE?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock-Photos Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 <p>Dave, no problem with reds. The Coolscan 5000 scanners are selling for over $2K on the auction site. In some cases they sell for more than twice their new price.</p> <p>Post a sample of your "red" issue?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismcgee Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 <p>Interesting, thanks. I'm on a business trip right now, but I'll post one when I get home.</p> <p>What software are you scanning with? Do you use the "scanhancer" plastic thingy? Cheers.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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