Contact Saturn Films 1969 image scanning service

Contact us and FAQ's

If you would like to talk to one of us to discuss your project please phone 01639 720525 or 079 414 151 97 10am - 8pm Mon-Sat.

Alternatively e-mail us

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I try before I buy?

We offer a trial package which allows you to see up to six images scanned on disc at the resolution you prefer or in our standard format of 3200 - 4000 dpi as Jpeg images. We can also perform a trial super or standard 8 scan, although this is at our standard price you will benefit from 10% discount on your subsequent orders.

What scanning option is right for me?

For home viewing on a TV or a computer the lower resolutions make the image 'blocky'. We recommend 3200 to 4000 dpi for your slides, saved to DVD, so that you have the best possible picture from our equipment and this can be displayed on High Resolution TVs in superb quality. We now also save images and movies on Blu-ray discs, hard drives and memory sticks.

What is the difference between Jpeg and TIFF and what would be best for me?

Jpeg is a standard used for image compression. At Saturn-Films (1969) we apply Jpeg compression to the vast majority of our scans. This results in file sizes of between 1.5 and 4.5 Mb. These file sizes are manageable by most PC's and DVD players. TIFF, RAW, BMP, .psd etc. files are much larger and can cause equipment to 'freeze' if it cannot handle the data. These formats tend to be used by professionals and semi-professionals so that they can manipulate their own images.

Are your scanners calibrated?

We use regularly serviced, calibrated scanners and ATI-8 targets. We use several types of software to achieve our final results. The colour space of the final product can be tailored to your hardware, for example we regularly use Apple colour space for our equipment.

What do I get in your standard pack?

We send your slides, negatives, photos and video back to you together with discs containing edited images and unedited images. The discs are returned with our standard cover but on request we will put a picture cover at no extra cost. The discs are supplied in plastic sleeves. In the event of a large order with several discs we provide a disc wallet.

What do I get if I ask for a gift package

Gift packages are bespoke orders and dealt with on an individual basis. We supply a wallet containing the discs. One disc contains a slide show together with a music soundtrack (if required), the other disc(s) contains edited and unedited images. Please discuss these orders with us or put your requirements in writing and we will respond with a written quotation or phone you to clarify your order.