slide copier or a flat bed scanner ?

lkkang · 26th June 2009

I have intention of purchasing an equipment to convert my slides into digital files. There seems to be 2 options.

Either to use a slide copier ( mounting the slide on one end with a light bulb and use a DSLR to capture the slide image ).

Or to use a flat bed scanner to scan the image on the slide.

Is there any difference in picture quality ? which is a better option ?

Is it also possible to shoot a negative color film using a DSLR and then convert it into a color digital image ?

I am sorry, if the question sound a bit stupid..
thanks in advance.
Billy

supercool · 6th July 2009

If I will you, will go for EPSON Perfection V700 Photo.

26th June 2009	#1
lkkang Member/Tangshooter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Punggol 21 Posts: 1,606	slide copier or a flat bed scanner ? I have intention of purchasing an equipment to convert my slides into digital files. There seems to be 2 options. Either to use a slide copier ( mounting the slide on one end with a light bulb and use a DSLR to capture the slide image ). Or to use a flat bed scanner to scan the image on the slide. Is there any difference in picture quality ? which is a better option ? Is it also possible to shoot a negative color film using a DSLR and then convert it into a color digital image ? I am sorry, if the question sound a bit stupid.. thanks in advance. Billy __________________ [stock] \| [blog]

6th July 2009	#2
supercool New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 22	Re: slide copier or a flat bed scanner ? If I will you, will go for EPSON Perfection V700 Photo.