Saturn Films slide scanning info

What are the reasons for scanning?

Scanned images stored on disc are easy to view and share on televisions using a compatible DVD player, or on computers. The images can also be backed up and stored in a secure location. Discs also take up a lot less space than the original slides or photos.

We do not copy protect the discs. The pictures are yours and you can copy the disc as often as you like - or we will provide this service for you at a competitive price.

The images can be used for presentations, slideshow-photo albums, in digital photo frames, as printed pictures in books, as posters etc.

By using compressed images they can be transmitted across the internet in e-mails.

Our standards and pricing policy

We include image rotation, cropping, colour correction and digital ICE for minor dust and scratch removal as standard. Our scanning resolution for slides is up to 4000dpi saved as high quality Jpeg images of approximately 1.5 to 2.5 Mb. We will also scan to different resolutions and formats by request.  Our pricing policy is based on resolution and quality.

What if I do this myself?

Scanning equipment is available in the shops and can provide simple to high quality scanning outputs. Needless to say the more you pay, the better your scanning capability. There may be a steep learning curve in using scanning equipment and particularly editing the scanned images. There are several websites which provide wealth of information, and we are always happy to discuss equipment and projects with you. At Saturn Films (1969) we use Nikon and Epson scanning solutions.

Why Saturn Films?

We believe that we provide one of the most competitive packages available with high quality economical scanned images provided on TDK, Memorex, Phillips or a similar high quality discs.

Saturn Films (1969) scan your slides economically and at high resolution. You do not have the hassle of buying equipment and learning to use it. We calibrate, scan, rotate, crop and colour adjust as required. In our two labs we use Nikon and Epson equipment with IT-8 targets, connected to Apple computers for image manipulation and PC’s for preparing discs and printing covers to give you the best results.

Saturn Films (1969) provides a complete 35mm slide scanning and copying service. We also scan large format, negative film strip and photo prints. We strongly suggest using our trial service where we scan up to six of your images and return them to you together with a demonstration disc. This service allows you to experience the quality of our scans and gives you a discount on any orders you or your family place with us. Simply send us your 35mm, large format, negatives or photographic prints together with a cheque for £6 and we will return them to you along with a DVD containing high resolution Jpeg images or other formats, e.g. TIFF, by request. These can be viewed on your computer or TV through your DVD player.

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Saturn-Films (1969) 8 Heol-y-Felin, Cwmgwrach, Glynneath. SA11 5TB

Images are copyright of the image owners. copyright of Saturn Films (1969),  2011.