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David.C

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

05/04/2005 02:55:53 PM · #1

I've been wanting to try a SRL for some time. I need to know if the difficulties I have are my own -- or if they are caused by my fighting against the limitations of my 'nearly' P&S camera.

However, the only SRL I have access to is my sister's old film SRLs from when she use to shoot for the local paper. I don't even know what make or model it is, but it is available.

The question I have for you is; once I shoot a roll or two of film I'll want to compare the resulting images to what I have produced with my camera. To do this I was considering having the negatives scanned to CD with as little processing as I can get the processors to do. But, the only place near here that does that (that I know of) is the local Wal-Mart photo lab.

I know, I know... the quality will not likely be the best -- but my images are not the best either. ;)

I asked the lady running it what size file was produced by scanning to the negative to CD, but she had no clue what I was talking about -- kept referring to the pictureCD pricing and such (different service entirely.

So, does anyone know what the resolution will be? Any suggestions on how to compare the cameras better?

I considered getting some images printed, but as I don't usually do that with my images I wouldn't really have anything to compare them to -- my thinking is that it is best to compare where I have some experience.

Thanks

David

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

05/04/2005 03:45:49 PM · #2

If you're going to make comparisons I would shoot slide film rather than print as you have to get the exposure right in camera. There is very little leeway in processing of slides to make any corrections. Whereas with print film the person working in the lab will make decisions on how the prints should look and make adjustments. There is a lot more latitude with print film however you won't know if it was the camera (you) or the film lab worker that produced the image.

Message edited by author 2005-05-04 15:46:47.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

05/04/2005 04:46:31 PM · #3

I think those places scan to too low a resolution for what you want. The old Kodak PhotoCD format was great -- they gave you five different sizes (up to a 16mb file) and there was a "Pro" version which gave you about a 64mb file. But I think the PictureCD format is its baby brother, and doesn't go that high.

There are probably places to send your slides for better results, if you're interested in doing that. Cantoo in Berkeley is one such place, though it looks like you have to email them for specifics.

If you're planning to shoot several rolls of film, I suggest looking into getting a slide scanner and doing it yourself.

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