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We’ve got somewhere in Bristol that does it, but I think she just wants to be able to digitise individual negs without having to drop them in to somewhere the other side of town. Possibly make digital prints etc.
What do you reckon is the cheapest ‘worth it’ option (Second hand)?
AlexD-
You can get something good for 200-300 second hand - I use one of these.
Beware there's similar models that go for half that - but for a reason (slower, worse image quality, no software included etc.)Another option is to "scan" negatives with a digital camera.
You'd need a small but good light table, some sort of tripod for the camera - which should have macro capabilities and as high a resolution as possible.
If I already had a digital camera that offers this I'd probably go that route instead of buying a scanner.Both options should allow you to make proper 20x30cm prints from your 35mm negs (assuming this is what you have) at the end of the day.
salad
Honestly, I probably wouldn't bother with something sub 200, rather try and find a place that does dev & scan for an ok price and have them do it.
At that price range scan quality is mediocre at the very best and it's still very very time consuming / a faff.