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Scanning & Retouching Services

computer screen of elliot erwitt negative digitization, artwork, phase one copy stand

We offer three tiers of digitizations ranging from Value Print scanning to museum archival quality with our High Resolution DT Atom Digitization System. We work with our clients to choose the best process for them based on their needs and budgets for a specific project/job.

Value Print Scan

 A small pass through print only scanner 

  • Ideal for larger quantities of small prints to be used for social media, family archives & small reproductions
  • Small color or B&W prints 3.5” x 5” up to 8” x 10”
  • Prints must be in good condition – no tears, scalloped or deckled edges
  • Prints are scanned at 600ppi, generating a file twice the physical size as the original.
  • Auto correction software used for color correction, contrast and sharpness
  • Great for archiving family photos in good condition
  • Jpeg only

Flatbed Scans

Prints, film, small flat works – Mid Tier

  • Ideal for medium resolution bulk scanning
  • Also good for prints and documents up to 8×10 – Photos not suitable for a pass through scanner (ie: folds, tears, and irregular edges), documents, and some flat artworks.
  • Additional editing available for an hourly fee
  • Prints/Artwork scanned @600ppi 
  • Negatives scanned for prints up to 11×14

High Resolution Digitization of film & prints

Drum scanner quality at a fraction of the price

At the heart of our high resolution digitization services is a PhaseOne Camera mounted with a specialized lens designed to capture either film or reflective media. The camera and lens are mounted to a custom made system that allows for reproductions up to 20×24” in a single capture (larger pieces can be reproduced with multiple captures).The object being reproduced is illuminated by an LED lighting system that has both a Color Rendering Index (CRI) and a Color Quality Index (CQI) of 98 out of 100 points. This means that you can receive the drum scan quality digital reproductions of your original at an affordable price. Follow this link to see how our system compares to other digitization methods, and read our Instant Image Capture – White Paper 2-8-22 for a complete overview.

  • 150mp capture with medium format camera and flat field lenses
  • Quality comparable to drum scanning
  • 35mm up to 11×14 sheet film & glass plates
  • Photographic prints, flat art artwork and most paintings
  • Images are captured using high end software specifically created for color accuracy
  • Files suitable for large scale print reproduction
  • This system is used by governments and institutions around the world to create high quality archives of artwork and historical material.

 

 

Image Archive Order Form

 

Originals - QTY35mm up to 8x10Contact Sheet
for Roll Film
Photo Prints
up to 20x24
1-4 ea.$50$60$60
5-9 ea.$40$50$50
10 -19 ea.$30$40$40
20 - 49 ea.$25$36$36
50 - 99 ea.$20$30$30
100-199 ea.$18CallCall
200-299 ea.$16CallCall
300-499 ea.$14.50CallCall
500+ ea.$12CallCall
Prices for strips of film of the same format. Single frames and excessively curly film will incur an additional fee.

 

pelican Vault shipping case open and closed with printfile box insideInbound & Outbound Shipping in Waterproof Case

Contact us and we will send you a waterproof Pelican Vault hard case with all the return shipping labels included. Place your film in the case and send it to us for safe and secure transport. We’ll return your film in the same way, that’s two round trips . Minimum order of 25 image captures required, US shipping only.

Inbound & Outbound Shipping in Waterproof Case – 25 Capture minimum $50
Inbound & Outbound Shipping in Waterproof Case – 100+ Captures Free

File Transfer Services & Flash Drives

We can upload your file online for free, copy to a DSI 64gb thumb drive $15, or copy scans to your portable hard drive. Shipping charges may apply, we prefer WeTransfer for online uploads.

Digital Retouching / Photoshop

Our technicians have years of experience and can perform miracles with Photoshop. Image restoration, retouching, or tricky color adjustments are no match for our skills. Retouching is billed at $110/hour in 15 minute intervals.

Old, scratched, or dirty negatives will be billed for extra spot/dust removal.

Scott Nidermaier and Elliot Erwitt review a digitally captured image
Elliot Erwitt, in his studio, reviews digital captures of his archive.

 

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