wtFrom: Brian Wickham

wDated: December 29, 2013

Subject: Slide Scanning Service - Revisited

Everyone, In the past some of us have asked about having our old slides and negatives scanned by a service. I was reading a photo blog this morning and someone there asked the same question. One of the replies recommended http://www.scancafe.com I looked at the website and they seem to be reputable but I can't say I have any experience with them, just the recommendation of someone on a blog. But it does seem worth investigating.

Brian

twFrom: Bob Nelson

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Any hints on a audio tape I've found (small reel amped)....Probably hasn't been run since 1970 in Iran.

wtFrom: Garry Brill

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

All those years they sat in my storage shed....I've been at this house in California for 33-years. Got to see them with my wife and enjoyed sharing with her. Pics of my room at The Plaza, some of the studio, and even the two Vietnamese gals who worked there....can't remember their names. When I get them on line, I'm sure some of you will, my memory just doesn't kick in like it used to. Then, another problem. While cleaning my storage shed, I came across 8 rolls of Super 8 (I think)....naturally, don't have the projector.....so got to try and find one so I can check out what's on those reels! Glad I decided to do some cleaning....totally forgot about these treasures.

Garry

wtFrom: Rick Fredericksen

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Jim, there is something comforting and familiar about going back and reviewing past recordings of our lives, whether baby pictures or a TV show we once liked. I'm going through the same thing as I digitize my old videos, photos and audio recordings. What many consider a headache, and having to keep up with new technological formats, is really a blessing. Some of my old video recordings started off as 2-inch reel-to-reel, then VHS. Now, I am looking forward to transferring another time to DVD, both to preserve, share with others, and enjoy again. The process is both tedious and joyful.

Rick

wtFrom: Brian Wickham

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject:

Saigon Slides I have yet to be let down by Costco so go for it. Just remember to always keep your slides safe anyway as there will always be a better way to transfer them in the future.

Brian

wtFrom: Jim White

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Sides

Frank,

I have a Japanese-American friend in California, and starting sometime in the very early 1980's we began exchanging approximately a videotape a week. (The early ones were Betamax.) He sent me U.S. documentary and news specials and I sent him Japanese samurai dramas and music--making both of us happy. Shortly afterwards I began to collect some of the more interesting programs on "tape to keep"--some for my enjoyment and some for use in my American History and Culture classes. By the time I retired I had over 500 videotapes--most of them 6-hour VHS but also some 4.5-hour Betamax. Since retiring, I have been reviewing these tapes and keeping those programs of "real interest" (and which didn't have tracking problems, etc.) on DVD. Right now I have over 200 DVDs--some of them being made from videotapes received more recently--and only two more old tapes to review. Don't know what I'm going to do with my evenings when I complete the project because I don't care for most Japanese programs and I really don't want to stay in front of the computer for more hours per day than I already am. Maybe what I am saying is: "Yes, it takes time, but I have also enjoyed doing it."

Jim

wtFrom: Frank Rogers

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Let me know how much for six hours. I probaby can't afford it as I have HUNDREDS, and have been doing it at home.

wtFrom: Jim White

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

If you can send the to me, I'll put them on the new Web site. Be sure to include dates, places and whatever (as best remembered)

Jim

wtFrom: Gary Brill

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Thank you Brian and all for your suggestions......with so few, think I'll try Costco....they are always reasonable. Thanks again for all the suggestions....when I get them transferred, I'll post some on line.

Garry

wFrom: Joe Ciokon

wtDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

I'm gettting my old VHS apes converted to DVDs at Costco right now.

JoeC

wtFrom: Ron Fredericksen

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Costco does a good job and good price. Even a $5 coupon in the current coupon booklet until Aug. 2. I've used Walgreens to digitize negatives and prints.

wtFrom: Steve Sevits

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides My scanner (HP 3500C - hardly a new one) does a nice job on slides. Probably most modern scanners will do the job, giving you a .JPG image.

Steve

wtFrom: Brian Wickham

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Gary, If your slides are in good condition, i.e. no fungus, I could probably transfer them for you. I have a Canon FS4000 slide scanner sitting here and I can scan them at 4000dpi. 50 slides would be about the most I would tackle, as long as they don't need major surgery. BUT, your first move would be to find a local camera club. They might be interested in taking on a project of this limited scope. I would exhaust this avenue before sending them off to a pro outfit. I have heard different opinions about the various services available on the net. My slides are in pretty good condition but you can look at my site to get an idea of what I've done with them. http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bwickham/ I've reached the point where I'm worried that all those pictures we took are going to be lost. If you feel you can trust me let me know if you want to send them. I'll do my best and return them with a CD copy.

Brian Wickham

wtFrom: Franklin Rogers

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

I have a scanner, but found COSTCO is cheap & also makes CDs.

Frank

wtFrom: Gary Brill

wDated: July 22, 2013

Subject: Saigon Slides

Working in my storage shed today, came across about 50-slides I took in Saigon....any suggestions on the best way to transfer these? With only 50, may be best to take to local photo shop....however, I know there's some more to be discovered.

Garry Brill

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