Where can i rent the use of a scanner?


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rochkoh

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Got almost a hundred rolls of negatives and slides i want to scan. But bringing them to a shop will cost me a bomb - I might as well BUY a scanner.

Any place i could rent one? And any idea how much it'll cost?

thanks in advance.
 

Yeah I would like to rent a scanner as well.
Maybe this could come under "Clubsnap Photographic Services".
 

Me too! I wish someone here who own a scanner can give scanner service @ cheaper rates than those offered outside .. hehhehehhehe. Or even rent it for a day or two if the person wants to scan like 50 rolls.
 

I'm fairly sure you'll need more than a day or two for 50 rolls....
 

haha... ya hor.. =p
 

The SAFRA Photo Club has a digital darkroom with a Nikon film scanner. Their digital lab will be launched end June/early July. So if you sign up, maybe can use that.

Regards
CK
 

I don't know what type of scanner you guys is looking for but if you r not looking at high ends stuffs, I had one EPSON flatbed scanner with flims/slides adapter. Quite big so I didn't set it up unless need to scan some stuffs. If you guys wanted to try, I can lend it to you for a week or two. Just don't destory it, I can't affort another one ;)
 

thanks for the offer Trevor. will you be able to provide me with more details of your Epson scanner? Resolution, # of scans/hour etc.

unfortunately, i am indeed looking for an above average scanner. don't think there's any point in me investing days/weeks scanning 100+rolls of film & slides in low-average resolution. hope you understand.

regards and enjoy!
rOCh


Originally posted by Trevor_Tan
I don't know what type of scanner you guys is looking for but if you r not looking at high ends stuffs, I had one EPSON flatbed scanner with flims/slides adapter. Quite big so I didn't set it up unless need to scan some stuffs. If you guys wanted to try, I can lend it to you for a week or two. Just don't destory it, I can't affort another one ;)
 

the alternative will be to invest in a decent DC. and use the 'alternative' method to 'scan' them. :) hmmm...
 

Originally posted by rochkoh
the alternative will be to invest in a decent DC. and use the 'alternative' method to 'scan' them. :) hmmm...

Unfortunately, they will still not be as good as dedicated scanners. :(

Regards
CK
 

Originally posted by rochkoh
thanks for the offer Trevor. will you be able to provide me with more details of your Epson scanner? Resolution, # of scans/hour etc.

unfortunately, i am indeed looking for an above average scanner. don't think there's any point in me investing days/weeks scanning 100+rolls of film & slides in low-average resolution. hope you understand.

regards and enjoy!
rOCh



No problem, I understand all that. If you want to do it once, might as well do the best! ;)

Anyway my scanner is EPSON Perfection 1640SU Photo
and here is a link
EPSON Perfection 1640SU Photo
 

Hi there,

I'm currently providing some scanning services to some pool of friends - at a one to one basis @ an affordable rate. If you guys are interested in trying out my scanning service (this service includes burning to CD ), do pop me an email and i'll reply you with my contact number. TRY first!!!!!!!

The service sequence would be
1)meet up
2)fill up a scan requirement chit
3)Scan - Some images may be touched up
4)burn to CD
5) Retouching as after sales

The system would be a HP S20 photoscanner - Media - Slides, Film, Photo.

NOTE: Photo touching up services from photo or bad negatives is also available.

INSURANCE - As per normal, the handling of slides would be as per normal standards + gloves etc. All necessary care would be taken in all service. Submission of media is at owners risks.
 

SAFRA Photo Club members can now book the use of a Nikon Coolscan IV ED at their office. Their PC has a CD Burner to burn your scanned files onto CD-R. :)

Regards
CK
 

Wah.. good good. Any idea which branch is it situated?
 

Originally posted by Klause
Wah.. good good. Any idea which branch is it situated?

ONLY at Bukit Merah. :)

Regards
CK
 

Wah.. so far.. hehehehe.. tampines safra just in front of my block =p. And from the website, it says 18 dollars for membership, does it cover the renting of the scanner? if yes, then i thik it is worth travelling down if I got like 10 rolls to scan =p.

On the other hand.. 10 rolls will take a very very very very long time..
 

Originally posted by Klause
Wah.. so far.. hehehehe.. tampines safra just in front of my block =p. And from the website, it says 18 dollars for membership, does it cover the renting of the scanner? if yes, then i thik it is worth travelling down if I got like 10 rolls to scan =p.

On the other hand.. 10 rolls will take a very very very very long time..

Caveat: To use the scanner, you need to be Photo Club member.
To be Photo Club Member, you need to be a SAFRA member.
To be SAFRA member..... ;p

Takes about 3-4 minutes per scan at highest resolution, with ICE turned on. So your 10 rolls at highest res will take 360 x 4 = 24 hours to finish. Each file is 70MB, so you need like 36 700MB CDs to burn them.

Regards
CK

p.s : You stay opposite SAFRA? I stay opposite the Tampines Stadium. ;)
 

Hahahah!!!!...


I Stay nearby SAFRA Bukit Merah!!!!.......

;)
 

CK,

I just called them to enquire. They said they are still setting up the equipment & they are also in the mist of setting the charges.
Seems that booking for usage of scanning & burning to CDR isn't free.

Rgds.


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More info :

http://www.safra.org.sg/interestclubs/index.shtml#photo

Club Members' Privileges

Attractive discounts at selected shops for photographic equipment

Regular photographic outings/studio sessions

Talks & slides shows

Photographic conventions/seminars

Members' competitions

Bi-ennial Photographer of the Year competitions

Free use of lockers

Quarterly newsletter "Click" and other perks


Annual membership fee is just $18. For more details, contact us at 6377 3682/1.
 

Originally posted by ckiang


Caveat: To use the scanner, you need to be Photo Club member.
To be Photo Club Member, you need to be a SAFRA member.
To be SAFRA member..... ;p

Takes about 3-4 minutes per scan at highest resolution, with ICE turned on. So your 10 rolls at highest res will take 360 x 4 = 24 hours to finish. Each file is 70MB, so you need like 36 700MB CDs to burn them.

Regards
CK

p.s : You stay opposite SAFRA? I stay opposite the Tampines Stadium. ;)

Haha.. then i need to bring sleep bag over .. hehehhehhee.. Wah.. so near? Then next time you want to scan, help me scan also. :bsmilie: :bsmilie: just kidding ;p
 

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