slide to digital

[steveclem]

Hi folks, just been into the attic and found the obligatory box of slide folders and without owning a scanner I'm wondering if there is a way of transferring the images to digital without compromising the pictures.
I recall slide duplicators, would this,as a method work in anyone's opinion?

 

[dod]

shifted to F&C for you

I recall seeing film or slide scanners in either Lidl or Aldi the other day. not sure on the quality mind.

 

[steveclem]

Whoops, thanks dod. I was thinking about the 'on-camera' models as a starter, rather than go the whole Epson Minolta route, at least at first. I recall the models that fit on your lens, you hold up to a light source and expose that way. But they coukld be a bit flakey IMO, just asking if anyone has an idea.
I've not really got room (or budget) for the real deal ATM so with that in mind how about something like this

 

[AJQS]

If you've already got a full frame DSLR and a decent even light source then a slide duplicator would do nicely. Would take a bit of faffing about to get the camera settings just right mind.

 

[Cuchulainn]

Hi Steve, not being smart,but this is a topic that comes up a lot - have a good read of the various threads already discussing this and then, when your head is spinning come in with some more specific questions - we're always happy to help, but the search function will definitely save you time!

Edit: What Alan says is good advice - "even light source" is probably the most important thing here and can be tricky.

 

[steveclem]

Thanks so far gents.
Cuchulainn, I'm new to digital and only just returning to photography after a 15 year hiatus so the terms and machinery used today are way over my head, for now but I'll admit, it was a lazy way of going about it, sometimes that's just faster and could be less confusing.
I'd love a V700 or some such but can't justify the outlay today, hence the request for other cheaper options.
I sold my light box, still have the loupes and a shedload of transparencies to look at and really, if I'm being honest here, I just want to see an enlargement and check for quality, sorting out the chaff from the wheat before getting the peaches enlarged and digitised.

 

[pityacka]

If you have your eyes on the Epson V700 and can afford it, go for it. I bought an Epson V500 8 months ago, and eventually got round to using it, after it stood in the box for several months. Age- new technology, I was wary of causing problems etc., It has been absolutely easy to use. I thought about the V600 or the V700 but I could not justify the cost for amateur use.