this post was submitted on 05 Aug 2023
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I only rarely bring my analog shots in the digital format and was wondering what‘s the best way to go about it.

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[–] overcasteight@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'm using DSLR for scanning. It's really good for the 35mm, but for the medium format it's quite tedious. If you already own a DSLR I would recommend to explore that direction. If you don't own one, you should check local classified ads for a scanner.

[–] countstex@feddit.dk 2 points 1 year ago

A few years back I scanned a whole pile of photos from my childhood (I'm from 1974). My method was to scan the original negatives wherever possible on a flatbed scanner. Only scanning the actual prints where the negatives were lost or badly damaged. (Actually I still scanned those negatives just so I had them incase I ever wanted to try and digitally repair any scratches etc, either manually or via some automated /AI tool in the future.)

[–] smeraltees@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The lab that develops my film uses a professional scanner to scan my negatives and send the digital files directly to me. They have multiple quality options up to 6048 x 4011.

[–] Ingiald@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

I use a dedicated negative scanner. Plustek optifilm it's called

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I am also interested in this