Thursday, November 7, 2013

Can negatives from a 35mm camera be transferred to a digital camera?

Question by Rocker: Can negatives from a 35mm camera be transferred to a digital camera?
I have several 35mm pics and their negatives but now want to possibly transfer them to a digital camera to upload onto my laptop . So am i just stuck with the 35mm or is it possible to transfer em to digital .


Best answer:

Answer by sagara
There are a number of methods to scan your negatives.
The cheapest way, is to set up your camera. Goggle and youtube search on how to scan negatives.
1. Prepare a backlight.
2. Ideally set up a tripod.
3. if you have a negative creative filter, you can use it.
4. Use the macro function or a macro lens to take the picture of the negative.
5. Photoshop. Minor edits to make usable pictures. Basics should include, curves, crop, spot checking.

Alternatives.
A. Get a dedicated film scanner that is readily available from companies like canon and epson.
B. Pay someone else to do it. There are many photolabs that does it.



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