[DM-MUG] 35mm slide to digital converter

[John Robertson]

> For some time I have been looking for a slide and negative to digital
> picture converter, but until now I had not seen one compatible with  
> the
> Mac. Just recently I have seen a unit made by VuPoint Solutions  
> that is
> said to be Mac compatible with OSX 10.4. Has anyone had any experience
> with slide/negative to digital converters, and particularly with this
> particular unit? I have seen it in a couple of catalogs and on Amazon,
> with the price ranging from $99.00 to $129.00.
>

   A flat scanner with slide capabilities will work okay but I have  
found the focus to sometimes be an issue. The max resolution from a  
slide is about 4000 dpi but a 2000 dpi scanner will be fine for up to  
a 9x6 print. If your buying a slide scanner, get one with digital  
ICE. This a great feature when scanning slides, it uses hardware  
together with software to remove dust from your image.
   I have been using a Nikon Coolscan 5000 slide and negative scanner  
on a Mac for a few years now. It's an expensive option but it does a  
great job. PS. Don't try to clean your slides before scanning them,  
they can be scratched very easily.

If your interested, I have a home business that does this type of  
service. Feel free to contact me for any slide related questions.

John