50 PRO I have several projects involving scanning family related images from a time period circa 1950. Mostly family related work, but both my parents were involved in the world of photography since the WW II. The images are upon a wide range of film stock and formats ranging from standard medium format like 120/620 to short lived 35mm experiments and even various sheet film, both precut and hand cut to fit in guillotine style magazines for medium to large format cameras.

Originally I was working with the equipment at the University of Manitoba Archives, but COVID and retirement has convinced me to equip my home studio with a digitizing suite which now include:

  • Epson Perfection V650

  • Epson Perfection V850 PRO

  • Canon EOS 70D (20 Mega Pixels)

for scanning and image capture.

Coupled with the ADOBE suite of image processing I have been able to deal with most digitization requirements I have encountered, and have scanned in over 1,000 images. Samples below.

 

EPSON V650

Exceptional quality and versatility for home, office and studio.The Epson Perfection V600 Photo delivers outstanding quality scans from photos, film, slides and everyday documents. With 6400 x 9600 dpi resolution, this high performance scanner ensures precision film scanning for sharp, vivid reproductions up to 17'' x 22. ''

Featuring DIGITAL ICE® for both film and prints, one-touch color restoration and ArcSoft PhotoStudio, thisscanner provides a Complete photo restoration solution.

Resolution: 6400 x 9600 dpi

Model: B 11 B 198022

EPSON V850 PRO

The pro-quality scanner with advanced control to archive film and photos. The quality and control you need to preserve priceless originals, right in your studio - it's easy with the Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner. You get professional-quality scans that make it simple to digitally archive virtually any original. 6400 dpi resolution, a 4.0 Dmax, advanced optics and dual-lens scanning ensure extraordinary results whether scanning slides, negatives or film. Digital ICE® Technologies remove surface defects, while two sets of film holders and an energy-efficient LED array help boost productivity. SilverFast® SE Plus and X-Rite i1 ® color management software add versatility. A specialized fluid mount tray (not included) is also available for unparalleled reproductions from black-and-white film.

Resolution: 4800 dpi and 6400 dpi (Epson Dual Lens System)

Model: B11 ·B224201

 Sample Scans

All scans are done at 2,400 dpi and saved as TIF files for maximum detail, resulting in approximately 25 MB files. These have been resized to fit 1080 standard screen size

35 MM B&W with dust and scratch removal

35 MM B&W with dust and scratch removal

medium format (120) B&W

medium format (120) B&W

Medium format precut sheet

Medium format precut sheet

Medium format hand cut sheet

Medium format hand cut sheet

35 MM kodachrome slide

35 MM kodachrome slide

35 MM Colour neg (retouched to remove background artifacts)

35 MM Colour neg (retouched to remove background artifacts)

35 MM B&W neg

35 MM B&W neg