I have several 35mm pics and their negatives but now want to possibly transfer them to a digital camera to upload onto my laptop . So am i just stuck with the 35mm or is it possible to transfer em to digital .
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Answer by sagara
There are a number of methods to scan your negatives.
The cheapest way, is to set up your camera. Goggle and youtube search on how to scan negatives.
1. Prepare a backlight.
2. Ideally set up a tripod.
3. if you have a negative creative filter, you can use it.
4. Use the macro function or a macro lens to take the picture of the negative.
5. Photoshop. Minor edits to make usable pictures. Basics should include, curves, crop, spot checking.
Alternatives.
A. Get a dedicated film scanner that is readily available from companies like canon and epson.
B. Pay someone else to do it. There are many photolabs that does it.
What do you think? Answer below!
YOu need to get the film developed and then scan them. You won't need your digital camera. CVS and other places that develop film can make a CD for you if you don't want to scan them yourself. You won't need your digital camera.
ReplyDeleteNot directly but if you take the negatives to any place that develops film like Wal-Mart or CVS they can put the pictures on a disc for you for a few dollars. You can also usually have it done in an hour. Then just put the disc in your computer and download the images. You can then put the pictures on the memory card for you camera. You may not be able to view them on your camera though but you can certainly email or IM them from your computer.
ReplyDeleteYou could also buy a film scanner but unless you have hundreds of negatives it probably is not worth it.