AboutEric C. M. Basir Expertise I can assist you with information and suggestions for scanning, color correcting and manipulating images for print and electronic press.
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Question QUESTION: I have a number of slides that I would like to make prints from. Is there a way with a computer/scanner/printer or ??
that I can scan the slide (without ruining it) see the picture on my screen and improve it (exposure, remove marks, etc.) and then make a print from it? Since I have a lot of slides, is there a reasonably priced way to do all this??
ANSWER: Bruce, are you scanning 35mm slides?
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QUESTION: yes, they are 35mm slides. I have a scanner/printer: HP PSC 2355 All In One Printer.Scanner.Copier but I don't know how to proceed.
Answer That particular printer will not scan your slides (you can try, but it will be a mess!). You will need a dedicated slide scanner, such as a Nikon Coolscan scanner. You can comparison shop here (http://photografix.pro/Restoration/PGXU_Store-Tools-SH.html):
However, that is a very high-end scanner which can be very intimidating for a beginner. So I recommend the Epson V350 (you can comparison shop for it from the aforementioned website). It can handle prints and 35mm slides and negatives. The quality is very good--not as precise as a Nikon Coolscan. But good enough for archival purposes.
I also recommend that you purchase Adobe Photoshop Elements (a version and platform appropriate for your system and budget). Check the same links to comparison-shop.
