Scanning MF

Hi folks,
I need to scan a 6x6 slide to print to a 16x20 size. I know, i need to
crop it. Hence i would use the scan and they try to manipulate it at home
and then print it.
My question is, what is the cheapest service to scan it? I live in
NYC. I regularly use Baboo color lab for developing and printing. But, i
think scanning is like $15 and up for a single slide.

Can folks anyone tell me about scanning services in NYC that you have used?
cost? quality? turn around time?

Thanks.

javaman.

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Javaman wrote:

Hi folks,
I need to scan a 6x6 slide to print to a 16x20 size. I know, i need to
crop it. Hence i would use the scan and they try to manipulate it at home
and then print it.
My question is, what is the cheapest service to scan it? I live in
NYC. I regularly use Baboo color lab for developing and printing. But, i
think scanning is like $15 and up for a single slide.

Can folks anyone tell me about scanning services in NYC that you have used?
cost? quality? turn around time?

Thanks.

javaman.

If you want a good job I would reconsider cheap. If its only 15 thats
dirt cheap already. A good scan like that here in Baltimore might run
45-65 at a good Pro lab.
--
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

www.gregblankphoto(dot)com

If it is personal work, do you pay that much for scanning + printing cost?

is there an alternative?

Gregory Blank wrote in
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If you want a good job I would reconsider cheap. If its only 15 thats
dirt cheap already. A good scan like that here in Baltimore might run
45-65 at a good Pro lab.

In article ,
Javaman wrote:

If it is personal work, do you pay that much for scanning + printing cost?

is there an alternative?

Gregory Blank wrote in
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If you want a good job I would reconsider cheap. If its only 15 thats
dirt cheap already. A good scan like that here in Baltimore might run
45-65 at a good Pro lab.

It would depend on the image and size of the desired print. Since I have
a desktop scanner unless it is really important (Like for a top notch
client) the answer is no-I would not. Mainly because I do know how to
scan and color correct images and despite my relatively inexpensive and
now old 2450 can get half way decent results for printing at 200-300
resolution. But if an image came along that I could not accurately scan
and and really wanted a print the answer would be, yes-I would pay to
get better results.


BTW I have a very nice print, 20x 24 scanned from 4x5 that I would
challenge anyone to tell it was scanned on the 2450.

What I was saying is that 15 is most reasonable and if the quality is
good would hesitate to try and get much cheaper unless I had a huge
amount of scans I wanted batch scanned for record purposes.
--
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

www.gregblankphoto(dot)com

www.coloredgeart.com, they are on lexington and 21st and did a great
job on my b&w scans.

I see on my last scan batch receipt, 3 b&w 6x4.5 negs cost $26. I
forget the resolution I requested the scans to be, but the cd came out
to be 30 or 40MB. I had a rush job and they fit me in because I only
needed 3 frames scanned, but they take a few days normally.

I'm guessing the color slide scans will be a bit more expensive,and the
turn around time might be slightly longer if they're cramming before
Christmas.

Anyway, $15 doesn't seem awfully huge especially if you're used to nyc
prices for everything else! $15 doesn't even buy you 3 measly drinks
in this city if you plan on tipping!

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"Dave the Guy" wrote:

Anyway, $15 doesn't seem awfully huge especially if you're used to nyc
prices for everything else! $15 doesn't even buy you 3 measly drinks
in this city if you plan on tipping!

I remember a trip to NYC when I was a novice traveler there where
by I spent a 20 spot on OJ and a bagel with cream cheese :-(
--
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

www.gregblankphoto(dot)com

They must've jobbed you because you looked like an out-of-towner! ;-)

But seriously a small carton of Tropicana and an everything bagel with
cream cheese and slice of tomato will cost you just around $4.00. I
know this because I just had it this morning!

Note to Greg: Remember to take change!

In article . com,
"Dave the Guy" wrote:

They must've jobbed you because you looked like an out-of-towner! ;-)

But seriously a small carton of Tropicana and an everything bagel with
cream cheese and slice of tomato will cost you just around $4.00. I
know this because I just had it this morning!

Note to Greg: Remember to take change!

It all depends where you go in NYC, there are some great places and
deals if you learn where to go- btw its my favorite Big City :-)
--
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

www.gregblankphoto(dot)com

I love me my city too regardless of prices. Like you said, just have
to live a little smarter.

By the way I really like morganrun2. Beautiful shot.

In article .com,
"Dave the Guy" wrote:

I love me my city too regardless of prices. Like you said, just have
to live a little smarter.

By the way I really like morganrun2. Beautiful shot.

Thanks Dave.
--
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

www.gregblankphoto(dot)com