Re: scan 110 negatives?

[Michael]

John,

I am a little late answering this post, but I too have been scanning 110 size
negatives from my high school days from 30 years ago. These pictures are
priceless to me because some of the subjects are no longer alive.

But, I am lucky enough to have access to a Nikon 9000 film scanner. Which scans
the small 110 negatives at 4000 dpi producing manageable 14 megabyte file sizes.
This scanner has an optional 16mm film carrier tray which I bought for $200 US.
But any scanner that can scan negatives should do.

I found out too late that a company by the name of GEPE makes 35mm size
holders with (13x17mm) center cut outs for 110 film. This should make scanning
possible with any scanner that accepts 35mm mounts. The plastic mounts pop
open and close for reusability, and the 6 picture negative doesn't have to be
cut for scanning. The excess just hangs past the sides of the mount.

GEPE link here;
http://www.gepe.com/english/113-txt.htm

B&H link;
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...ls&Q=&sku=20568&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

Also, a few years ago on Ebay I picked up a Pentax Auto 110 SLR for $46 which I
use on my NY City trips. Because it looks like a cheepo camera that I am sure
keeps me from getting hit over the head for it like if I carried my larger
camera. It's 2.8 focal point lenses produce some amazing shots. And as long as
WalMart and Target carry 110 film I will use it.

Michael......

 

[Michael]

John,

I don't understand why more people aren't scanning the 110 size prints, or if
they are you don't hear about it. There must be millions of 110 negatives
sitting in shoe boxes and drawers. And your index card method on a flat bed
scanner is a quick easy way of getting the process done. The slide holders must
be used with a "negative scanner" to hold the film in the feeder carriage.

That was some bicycle trip that you took. Imagine if you lost those pictures.

I too had a Kodak Insamatic. And I took a lot of pictures in the 1970's with
it. Where the camera had it's limitations it made up for being small and
portable. Perfect for carrying in your pocket or on a 3,142 bicycle trip.

I really like that Pentax Auto 110 for it's lens system. And it never fails for
someone to come up to me and tell me that they once had the same camera. It's a
great conversation item. And you are never too late to come to photography.

Michael......

 

[Michael]

John,

I liked your story about the lost & found negative in the road map.
And the reason that I am happy for having access to a Nikon 9000 ED negative
scanner is it's true optical resolution 4,000 dpi for pulling as much
information as I can out of the negative for archiving the image.

There is much information on the web on film scanners verses flatbeds.
As well as what media or device is best for long term archiving.
It seems that regular CDR's have a dye life that lasts for only 9 years.

But how long did that negative last inside of that map?

Michael......