Re: OT - Photos
Pete, Call your local CVS or similar drugstore and find out if you can use the Kodak print machines to copy the photos as you would to make enlargements, and then get a disc with them on. Seems to me it should be possible. On Apr 7, 2009, at 1:39 AM, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). TIA. Pete Anne Keller Smith Down to Earth Creations Jewelry that Sings to Your Spirit http://www.downtoearthcreations.com http://www.downtoearthcreations.etsy.com http://www.downtoearthcreations.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
On 6 Apr 2009, at 22:39:32 PDT, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). TIA. Pete So, what's the question? If you are talking about printed photos, you will have to digitize them somehow. A scanner is the only reasonable way I know of. Buy a good one and get to work. Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
On 07/04/2009, at 3:39 PM, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). TIA. Pete G'day Pete. If you've got access to a reasonable digital camera, take photos of your old photos under good lighting, without flash, and load them into iPhoto (if you really don't want to buy a scanner). Regards Santa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
On 6 Apr 2009, at 22:39:32 PDT, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). On Apr 7, 2009, at 1:06 AM, Ken Daggett wrote: A scanner is the only reasonable way I know of. Another way is to photograph them with a digital camera. Not as easy as the scanner for constant lighting, focus, etc, but it can work. Buy a good one and get to work. I don't know about needing a good one? It seems to me that any old scanner that you can make work with your computer will be good enough quality unless you're needing special software bundled with high-end scanners to remove artifacts, correct faded colors or focus, etc. I've bought USB scanners for between $2 and $10 total that can scan 4,800 dpi (ppi). I haven't compared the quality of the output, but somehow I imagine it's like .mp3 audio, I doubt the average person could see the difference between an average scan and a good one (of identical resolution bit depth). One other thought, scanner output is typically gigantic files that would need to be converted into some sort of compressed format, whereas most digital cameras can generate a reasonably compressed file immediately. The general rule-of-thumb I've heard is 200 pixels-per- inch minimally, meaning if you had an original photo that was 8 x 10 you'd need to be at 1,600 x 2,000 pixels minimally for the entire image. Most scanners would be many, many multiples higher than this, and you might want to dial down the quality of a scanner to get a smaller output file, but if you were photographing the prints you'd likely want to frame the image in nearer the highest quality available on the camera. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
On 6 Apr 2009, at 23:39:57 PDT, Kris Tilford wrote: On 6 Apr 2009, at 22:39:32 PDT, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). On Apr 7, 2009, at 1:06 AM, Ken Daggett wrote: A scanner is the only reasonable way I know of. Another way is to photograph them with a digital camera. Not as easy as the scanner for constant lighting, focus, etc, but it can work. Buy a good one and get to work. I don't know about needing a good one? It seems to me that any old scanner that you can make work with your computer will be good enough quality unless you're needing special software bundled with high-end scanners to remove artifacts, correct faded colors or focus, etc. I've bought USB scanners for between $2 and $10 total that can scan 4,800 dpi (ppi). I haven't compared the quality of the output, but somehow I imagine it's like .mp3 audio, I doubt the average person could see the difference between an average scan and a good one (of identical resolution bit depth). One other thought, scanner output is typically gigantic files that would need to be converted into some sort of compressed format, whereas most digital cameras can generate a reasonably compressed file immediately. The general rule-of-thumb I've heard is 200 pixels-per- inch minimally, meaning if you had an original photo that was 8 x 10 you'd need to be at 1,600 x 2,000 pixels minimally for the entire image. Most scanners would be many, many multiples higher than this, and you might want to dial down the quality of a scanner to get a smaller output file, but if you were photographing the prints you'd likely want to frame the image in nearer the highest quality available on the camera. Well, my good one is an Epson Perfection 3200 Pro that I got at a GoodWill Outlet for $5.00. It's main advantage is the software (downloaded from Epson) and you can scan at whatever resolution you want. It is FireWire and fast. I really don't believe, especially for any significant number, that I would enjoy photographing various sized photos with a digital camera. trying to hold them flat and square and getting good results would try my patience. The photos would most likely go back in the shoe box! Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
I guess it was wishful thinking on my part! I did not want to buy another scanner - now I may have to. Pete. --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Ken Daggett kadagg...@verizon.net wrote: From: Ken Daggett kadagg...@verizon.net Subject: Re: OT - Photos To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 11:06 PM On 6 Apr 2009, at 22:39:32 PDT, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). TIA. Pete So, what's the question? If you are talking about printed photos, you will have to digitize them somehow. A scanner is the only reasonable way I know of. Buy a good one and get to work. Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
I'm curious, will I lose any quality? Pete. --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Brian Christmas b...@tpg.com.au wrote: From: Brian Christmas b...@tpg.com.au Subject: Re: OT - Photos To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 11:12 PM On 07/04/2009, at 3:39 PM, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). TIA. Pete G'day Pete. If you've got access to a reasonable digital camera, take photos of your old photos under good lighting, without flash, and load them into iPhoto (if you really don't want to buy a scanner). Regards Santa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
I found an Epson Perfection® 3200 PHOTO Flatbed Scanner on ebay but, at $ 150.00, I think that is steep for something I will not put to much use. Anybody know of good scanners? I liked the description of the epson but the price kind of puts me off at the moment. Pete. --- On Tue, 4/7/09, Ken Daggett kadagg...@verizon.net wrote: From: Ken Daggett kadagg...@verizon.net Subject: Re: OT - Photos To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 6:23 AM On 6 Apr 2009, at 23:39:57 PDT, Kris Tilford wrote: On 6 Apr 2009, at 22:39:32 PDT, PETE wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). On Apr 7, 2009, at 1:06 AM, Ken Daggett wrote: A scanner is the only reasonable way I know of. Another way is to photograph them with a digital camera. Not as easy as the scanner for constant lighting, focus, etc, but it can work. Buy a good one and get to work. I don't know about needing a good one? It seems to me that any old scanner that you can make work with your computer will be good enough quality unless you're needing special software bundled with high-end scanners to remove artifacts, correct faded colors or focus, etc. I've bought USB scanners for between $2 and $10 total that can scan 4,800 dpi (ppi). I haven't compared the quality of the output, but somehow I imagine it's like .mp3 audio, I doubt the average person could see the difference between an average scan and a good one (of identical resolution bit depth). . Well, my good one is an Epson Perfection 3200 Pro that I got at a GoodWill Outlet for $5.00. It's main advantage is the software (downloaded from Epson) and you can scan at whatever resolution you want. It is FireWire and fast. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
PETE wrote: I'm curious, will I lose any quality? Pete. . Basically, you lose at every step of reproduction. ok -insert sex jokes here- --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
On Apr 7, 2009, at 6:23 AM, Ken Daggett wrote: I really don't believe, especially for any significant number, that I would enjoy photographing various sized photos with a digital camera. trying to hold them flat and square and getting good results would try my patience. The photos would most likely go back in the shoe box! That's why I'd spend a half-day making a copy stand first...http://www.csigizmos.com/products/photography/photostand.html . That could easily be modified to incorporate a piece of matte glass to flatten the photo and provide an even lighting, and extensions to hold ordinary photo lights , or use something like this: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2006/03/pvc_light_box_light_tent.html -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
Steve R wrote: At 7:09 AM -0700 4/7/09, PETE posted: I found an 'http://cgi.ebay.com/Epson-Perfection-3200-PHOTO-Flatbed-Scanner_W0QQitemZ310133794696QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item310133794696_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%Epson Perfection® 3200 PHOTO Flatbed Scanner on ebay but, at $ 150.00, I think that is steep for something I will not put to much use. Anybody know of good scanners? I liked the description of the epson but the price kind of puts me off at the moment. Pete. Depending on where you live, you might be able to find someone on your local freecycle list who would be willing to lend you a scanner to get the job done. Steve R I have a dozen or so scanners (hardware only) I don't need. Shipping and small donation to storage locker fees. Note to off list address. Chuck --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: OT - Photos
On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 1:39 AM, PETE sabaoth...@yahoo.com wrote: I have some old photos without negatives. I want to transfer them to my mac without losing quality. (I sold my scanner several years ago!). ___ How ever you digitize them I recommend as high a resolution as your equipment and storage space allows . This will allow much more flexibility of use later should you wish to enlarge them for print out or scale them ( zoom in ) in a video. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
