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 04/10/2009 06:44:59 PM · #1
Hello all,

My grandmother has thousands of slides in her basement. I figured that the most cost effective way, in the least amount of time, to get pictures into digital form is taking pictures of the slides on a screen with my D40. What is the best way to capture these slides? Like what focal length should I use, and how can I get the best color?

Thanks,

G-raham

Message edited by author 2009-04-10 18:45:48.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 04/10/2009 06:51:59 PM · #2
Don't do that -- you will lose contrast, saturation, and resolution in the projection process. Either get an attachment for an SLR which holds the slide in the correct position for a full-frame macro, buy a slide scanner (probably the best option), or take them to Costco (or someplace) and have them scanned for pretty cheap.

A good slide scanner these days should be around $2-300, and worth it for the quality. Read some reviews first ...
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Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH
04/11/2009 12:52:24 AM · #3
This topic was discussed extensively over at DPReview in THIS THREAD.
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