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Re: [Digital BW] Scanning service recommendations.

2010-09-09 by jvee

Exactly True!

 Lew, I don't know where you are located, but I provide a high quality scan using true oil mounted drum scans as well as lesser quality types.  
                   j Vee    www.jveegraphics.com
   
On Sep 3, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Eric Neilsen wrote:

> Indeed! I could hear that nail being struck all the way from Texas. And
> that is true of most photographic services on the printing side. We are not
> just a "Auto" industry, although we can put something in at the beginning
> and will always get something coming out, the quality comes at a cost. 
> 
> Eric Neilsen
> 
> 4101 Commerce Street, Suite 9
> 
> Dallas, TX 75226
> 
> 214-827-8301
> 
> <http://ericneilsenphotography.com/forum1> Let's Talk Photography
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> www.ericneilsenphotography.com
> 
> SKYPE ejprinter
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> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john
> castronovo
> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 3:52 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Scanning service recommendations.
> 
> The best scanning service is one that understands your needs. When 
> people ask for scanning, they need to be specific about the 
> requirements. Real fluid mounted drum scans remain the gold standard for 
> top quality (sorry Flex owners) but maybe the need is for a reasonable 
> cost on a quantity of scans suitable for web use or small prints which 
> is at the opposite end of the spectrum. How good a scan you can get for 
> a price at either extreme is the question. There are places that will 
> scan slides for less than 50 cents each and places that will scan them 
> for hundreds of dollars each and there is everything in between. Either 
> could be a bargain or a waste of money depending what you actually need 
> and ultimately get. When people come to my shop, we usually have to play 
> 20 questions before we can offer the best price and matching service and 
> sometimes we even pass on the job.
> 
> John Castronovo
> Tech Photo & Imaging
> Fairfield, NJ
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lew"
> Subject: [Digital BW] Scanning service recommendations.
> 
> K. Does anyone use or recommend a scanning service? 
> 
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