Drum Scanning Services

• We scan slides, transparencies, color negatives, and black-and-white negatives; from 35mm to 8"x10".
  
  
• We only perform RGB scans. We only scan at high resolution, 16-bits per RGB channel. We save scans in our preferred workingspace, Ekta Space PS 5, but can save to Adobe RGB also. We only scan at optical resolution (i.e., we don’t interpolate). Our philosophy is to scan at the highest possible resolution that will give you the best possible result – so that you will hopefully never have to scan your film again.
  
  
• Aztek 8000 Drum Scanner features:
• Optical scanning resolution up to 8,000 samples per inch (spi), variable aperture down to 3 microns.
• Dynamic range is 4.2.
• Bit depth is 16 bits per RGB channel.
• Max file size is 4 gigabytes
  
  
• You will need to tell us the resolution you need, as the number of samples per inch, pixel dimensions, or file size.
  
  
• Prior to scanning, we gently clean the film you submit to remove dust using a static vac film cleaner, an anti-static film brush, and/or compressed air. Fingerprints, oil, and residue that may already be on the film are not removed. Please ensure that your film is as clean as possible before sending it to us. We do not use film cleaning fluid. We never wipe the surface of your film. Film is handled by the edges only.
  
  
• Before scanning, your film is mounted on the drum with Kami mounting fluid. Fluid mounting eliminates Newton’s Rings and gives results that are superior to dry mounting.
  
  
• After scanning, the film is thoroughly cleaned and washed using a "no touch" process to remove any residual mounting fluid deposits. The film is not wiped and the emulsion is not touched during cleaning.
  
  
• Scans are optimized for correct tonality and color balance during the scanning process. However, as we scan to ensure all color information is captured, leaving you to stretch and adjust the histograms as desired, additional color correction is often necessary. The most important factor in producing a great digital print is having a great scan to work from. Our goal is to give you a scan that captures all color information and detail, giving you the freedom to manipulate the information as you desire. We understand that you are the artist and we want to supply you with this foundation, leaving those aesthetic decisions that create a great print up to you.
  
  
• No sharpening or other digital filtering is performed during scanning.
  
  
• Scans are opened in Photoshop and
• Examined at 100% to ensure that there are no artifacts caused by scanning or drum mounting.
• Scan parameters and notes are entered into the File Info fields.
• Dust spots caused by mounting the film on the drum are removed using the clone tool. Other defects, such as scratches, fingerprints, etc., that were on the film when you sent it to us are not removed. You get whatever was on your film when you submitted it to us.
• We do not sharpen the image or use any other Photoshop filters.
• Saved as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF files.
  
  
• Scan files are compressed, as necessary or if requested, into a ZIP archive file. There is no image degradation or data loss when the file is compressed or expanded.
  
  
• Scan files are burned onto an archival-quality CD-R using Joliet format. If the file will not fit on a single CD-R, we will burn it to DVD-R. We will burn multiple files on a single CD-R or DVD-R, providing they fit, of course.
  
  
• We keep your scans on our hard drives for one week, just in case of any accidents.
  
  
• Satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not happy with the scan, simply tell us why and we will scan again at no charge or refund what you paid.

Pricing for Scans

Up to 100 megabytes (uncompressed) $50.00 each
Up to 150 megabytes (uncompressed) $59.00 each
Up to 200 megabytes (uncompressed) $68.00 each
Up to 250 megabytes (uncompressed) $77.00 each
Up to 300 megabytes (uncompressed) $86.00 each
Up to 350 megabytes (uncompressed) $95.00 each
Up to 400 megabytes (uncompressed) $104.00 each
Up to 450 megabytes (uncompressed) $113.00 each
Up to 500 megabytes (uncompressed) $122.00 each
Up to 550 megabytes (uncompressed) $130.00 each
Up to 600 megabytes (uncompressed) $139.00 each
Up to 650 megabytes (uncompressed) $147.00 each
Up to 700 megabytes (uncompressed) $156.00 each
Up to 750 megabytes (uncompressed) $164.00 each
Over 750 megabytes $0.16 per megabyte

Pricing for Media

650MB CD-R disc $.50 each
4.7GB DVD-R disc $1.00 each

Shipping

You pay actual shipping costs.

Contact: services@nowlinphotography.com, 512-231-0395