Negative Scanning
35mm Format
110 Format
126/127 Format
120 Format
Disc Format
We are an Owner-Operated Company Providing Custom Quality Service
All projects are completed on-site at our studio location in Fridley, Minnesota.
We love what we do and always strive to provide the best quality and service.
High Resolution Scanning
We scan all negatives at high resolution for archival quality digital images and increased flexibility for enlarging, editing, and printing. We handle a wide range of formats and accept negatives in original photo lab envelopes or archival protective sheets. We handle your negatives with film handling gloves and clean them as needed prior to scanning.
Professional Editing
We take pride in producing the best possible image quality from negatives. Each image is manually edited after scanning by a skilled Photoshop editor to precisely crop and adjust for color, contrast, and cleanliness included in our standard pricing. All images are reviewed 3 times through our digitizing process for thorough quality assurance.
Custom Digital Organization
We scan and organize your negatives digitally in the order and groupings provided based on subject or year. If your negatives are not organized, you may find it easier to organize them digitally after scanning by creating new folders to drag and drop the images.
Pricing
Includes high resolution scanning and manual editing for best quality results. Color or B&W
| 35mm Format – 4000dpi | $0.90 per Frame* |
| APS Format – 4000dpi | $0.90 per Frame* |
| 110, 126, and 127 Formats – 4000dpi | $1.50 per Frame* |
| 120 Medium Format – 3000dpi | $2.50 per Frame* |
| 4″ x 5″ and Larger Formats – 2000dpi | $5.00 per Frame |
| Kodak Disc Film – 4000dpi | $20 per Disc |
| * Single Cut or Select Individual Frames | +$0.30 per Image |
Output Options
| Memories Renewed USB 3.0 Flash Drive | $10 @ 16 GB / $20 @ 32 GB $30 @ 64 GB / $40 @ 128 GB |
| Client Provided Factory Sealed USB Drive | No charge |
| Dropbox Transfer Download | $10 download up to 20 GB |
What scanning resolution do you use?
High resolution is our standard which offers greater flexibility for cropping and enlarging the digital images. This includes 4000 dpi resolution for standard negatives like 35mm and 3000 dpi for 120 medium formats. A 4000 dpi resolution of 35mm format results in a digital image size of about 3600 x 5400 pixels or about 20 megapixels.
What megapixel size do you produce from 35mm format?
The megapixel size we produce from 35mm format is about 20 megapixels or about 5400×3600 pixels.
What image file format options do you offer?
The standard digital image output we offer is JPEG. TIFF format is optional by request.
Is the pricing per frame or per negative strip?
The pricing is per frame. A negative strip with 4 frames would be 4 scans or images. We offer selective frame scanning at an additional cost for special handling.
Can I select only which frames I want scanned on a negative strip?
We do offer a select frame scanning option for a surcharge if you wish to choose only select images. The best way to indicate which frames to digitize is to store the negatives in archival negative preserver sheets and use a marker to box the frames to scan and also write the frame number on the edge inside the box to avoid any confusion if the strips shift in the sleeves.
How will my digital transfers be organized?
We will create custom digital folders for each group of media provided, titled by subject (if applicable). We make it easy to correlate the digital transfers to the original media.
I have prints and negatives, which one is better to scan?
As a general rule, scanning from the original negative will yield a higher resolution image, but the quality will depend on the condition of the negative and associated print. The digital image from either a negative or a print will vary since each is digitized using a different process. The image from a negative may show more film grain but more detail and a scan from a print may look a little less sharp.
Do you scan black and white negatives?
Yes, we work with digitizing both color and black and white negatives in many formats.
Do scans of negatives result in a positive image?
Yes, the resulting scan of your negatives will be a positive image and we include manual editing to enhance color and exposure as needed.
Do you scan APS film cartridges?
Yes! We do have the capability to scan APS cartridge format negatives.
Why should I choose you over another company?
We are a dedicated team of 9 employees who take great pride in our custom work, and the reviews by our past clients speak for themselves. We have been in business since 2005, and our focus on accuracy and quality results has always been our top priority. We are proud of our custom quality methods and personalized customer service.
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