Slides ....... some queries.

[marcwang]

Sorry guys,

Some basic questions on slides. Never used slides before.

1) Must slides be processed to view them ?

2) how much does it cost to process slide...

3) How much are non-professional slide film

4) How much is the loupe and the light box for viewing slides?

5) How much issit to print slide photos.

Many thanks.

 

[ckiang]

1) Must slides be processed to view them ?
Yes. Definitely. Without a Doubt.

2) how much does it cost to process slide...
$4 to 6 unmounted. $3-4 additional to mount them (so you get those plastic "frames" instead of 6-7 strips of 6 frames ala negatives)

3) How much are non-professional slide film

$6 for Kodak Elitechrome 100EC.

4) How much is the loupe and the light box for viewing slides?

$190 for a Cabin CL5000P 4x5" Light Panel + Rodenstock 4x Aspheric Loupe.

5) How much issit to print slide photos.

Typically $1 for 4R. Expensive.

Regards
CK

 

[Gunjack]

Got a question too... If I process slides without mounting, how can I do it myself? How much will it cost to mount it myself?

 

[binbeto]

Originally posted by Gunjack
Got a question too... If I process slides without mounting, how can I do it myself? How much will it cost to mount it myself?

You can by those kit that can do your own mounting. I haven't done it before but read it somewhere. The cost is abt the same as those done by the shop. Maybe cheaper per slide. However, the kit needs $$ too. Unless you do a lot of slide, you won't save much.

 

[binbeto]

[To marc wang,

Since you have not done slide before. You should be aware that slide has less tolerance for wrong exposure.

Anything above/below 1 stop of exposure will be seen clearly on the slide. As compare to print film.

But not to unduly worry, I am a newbie look at my pics at photosig, 90% at done on slide.

 

[megaweb]

Originally posted by Gunjack
Got a question too... If I process slides without mounting, how can I do it myself? How much will it cost to mount it myself?

I got a slide cutter ( cost abt $50 ) to help me to cut the slides or u can use sharp scissors to do it ...

then mount it with the mounting (I got mine REFLECTA 200 pcs for $15 at fotoguide)

FYI , I only mount those nice shots

 

[Gunjack]

Wow! I didn't know I could use a sharp scissor to cut the slides! That would be a great saving for cheapskates like me, hahaha! I tried a roll of slide only once before and that was enough to convince me the beauty of slides...

 

[kssim]

You certainly can.. I've been cutting and mounting my slides with the cheapo (probably not so sharp) $1 scissor for years and I've not had any problem so far..

KS

Originally posted by Gunjack
Wow! I didn't know I could use a sharp scissor to cut the slides! That would be a great saving for cheapskates like me, hahaha! I tried a roll of slide only once before and that was enough to convince me the beauty of slides...

 

[Dagger]

As for slides for shooting, if you are unsure, you could try a roll or 2 of my bulk film/slides as they are more economical to start with and then really decide if you want start shooting them on a long run. You may like to take a look at the following threads just to give you some idea...

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25253

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25100

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by kssim
You certainly can.. I've been cutting and mounting my slides with the cheapo (probably not so sharp) $1 scissor for years and I've not had any problem so far..

KS

Certainly no problems. Only after mounting 20 rolls at a go, your thumb and fingers will hurt a bit. ;p

Regards
CK

 

[kssim]

Ha! Now, that might pose some problems.. I have probably not mounted that many at a time.. With that many slides, I'll probably just pay a bit more and get them all developed with mounting and save myself a little hassle..

KS

Originally posted by ckiang


Certainly no problems. Only after mounting 20 rolls at a go, your thumb and fingers will hurt a bit. ;p

Regards
CK

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by kssim
Ha! Now, that might pose some problems.. I have probably not mounted that many at a time.. With that many slides, I'll probably just pay a bit more and get them all developed with mounting and save myself a little hassle..

KS

I got so lazy now that I ask for everything mounted. Especially those shot at night where divider lines cannot be seen.

Regards
CK