Slides to digital photo converter
There's a huge used camera market and a surprising amount of know-how and expertise around classic film cameras. We've also got a guide to the best film cameras (opens in new tab) around too if you need a new SLR or large-format camera. Once you've got your scanner working, you may find yourself with the urge to start shooting film again check out our guide to the best film (opens in new tab) to buy. See also Best scanners for documents (opens in new tab) & photo prints | Best VHS to DVD converters (opens in new tab).This is hugely important when it comes to scanning film! Be aware that if you're using a regular flatbed scanner, you may need to pick up an additional holder so that it can keep the film completely flat. It's also the better choice if you know you're going to be scanning other things as well as film, like documents. There are plenty of cheaper scanners that can get through rolls of negatives very quickly, or more expensive ones that will take longer, but reward you with a high-quality file, resolving every point of grain.Ī regular flatbed scanner, on the other hand, is more general-purpose, and can be useful if you've got boxes of old slides or prints that you want to revitalise and bring into life. Film scanners are designed specifically for handling negatives, which is always what you should be scanning from if possible. In this guide, we're going to be looking at two main types of scanner: dedicated film scanners, and general flatbed scanners.