Difference between Slide Scanner Negative Scanner

by Photo-60 Studio Photo and Video Lab

There are different types of scanners available like film scanner, slide scanner and negative scanner which are almost same. The excellent performances of these scanners are only possible due to latest innovative technologies used in it. The trained and well- experienced professionals of photo scanning service give their best results as per customer’s expectations, need and requirements. Many types of slide and film scanners and converters are available in today’s market. Different formats like standard 8mm, Super 8,126, 127, 35mm and slides are there which can be easily scanned and converted into digital formats at a touch of button.

A flat bed scanner scans film and also scans slides and the negatives and usually these scanners are marketed as ‘photo scanners’ but they provide high resolution scanning and adapters which are specifically designed for the scanning of film products. There are also negative converters which are exactly scanners and they are small devices which make the picture of film and are able to provide an electronic image. The converter processes the negatives quickly available at lower priced options.

Best Ways of Scanning Negatives

There are best qualities scanners available in today’s market for scanning film negatives to digital and lots of options are there for the customers to choose between negative scanner and negative converter. The negative converter produces lower quality digital images but at fast speed. A negative scanner produces high quality images with fair amount of effort and time.

Important Tips of Conversion of Negatives to Digital

Preparation of Negatives prior to Scanning or Conversion: Before scanning of negatives, the negatives are nicely organized in sleeves and at the same time also sort out the damaged negatives and set them aside. The slides come in slide pages so it is best to create an organized system which makes the scanning lot easier & quicker and more systematic. Separate folders are created for each images going with subject and date or periods.

Cleaning of Negatives Gently: Next step involves cleaning of dust and dirt therefore quick cleaning will be best and beneficial and gently wipe the negatives with the lint free cloth.

Scanned Images are Organized: Next try to organize the saved slides to make them easier to find later when required.

Back up of Files: After all the negatives are digitized, save the files on computer, back up everything either on an external hard drive or DVDs.