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Originally Posted by Dabhand16

From what little I know about this thorny subject, dedicated film scanners would appear to be the best bet. However, a decent flat bed scanner will be able to do the job, but results can be variable. Most top-end flat bed scanners either have negative or transparency frames suppied or available as extras. Some people also use a wet, yes WET system to optimise results

Scanning software also seems to be a huge factor, but don't ask me what is best. The options are using your editing software, software supplied with the scanner, or dedicated software such as Vuescan or Silverfast. Resolution appears to be the biggest headache.

I've tried to scan prints and have had many a frisky session ending in deleting the lot! The transparencies I've scanned havd not been particularly good.

Negative and film scanning is an art in itself. Good luck, and when you have cracked it, tell us how you did it.

Graham thanks for responding yes the Variables are the major Headache but time is on my side (its only taken 25yrs to get to stage ) your PM was helpfull and has given me a lead as to wot direction to take: So im going to scan a given neg with Various setups at a set resolution then post for everybody to comment. This way everybody can see and let me know technically what they think or any constructive comments they feel can help

Regards Muzza F/K