Vive la Difference

[TheBull1875]

Comparing modern digital quality:

Malta



to Fujichrome of 30 years ago. Now some deterioration due to rubbish photography and storage, but to me amazing differences.

Sadly, I cannot for the life of me remember where I took this. I could tell what ship I was on as that is how I categorized my slides but not a clue where! Old age does not come itself.

[Ian]

Re: Vive la Difference

Not too bad from a flat-bed scanner but yes a lot has been lost in your 30-year old shot. I'm sure it could be perked up some more though.

Ian

[TheBull1875]

Re: Vive la Difference

Probably could Ian. I didn't do a lot with it. Little bit in Levels and that was it. Maybe play about some more. As an aside, is there anything better than the flatbed to scan slides and negs? Obviously the flatbed I am using is dedicated as a slide and neg scanner. I tried one of these stand alone units a few years ago and thought the results were pathetic. Think the missus got me it from Bid Up TV or something :-)

[Ian]

Re: Vive la Difference

A drum scanner would be best but they cost thousands

Ian

[TheBull1875]

Re: Vive la Difference

Well that will be that "oot the windae" then :-)

[jrtrent]

Re: Vive la Difference

an aside, is there anything better than the flatbed to scan slides and negs? . . . Think the missus got me it from Bid Up TV or something

I've used an Epson Perfection 1660 Photo model flatbed scanner and have been very happy with the results. My Kodachrome slides, and those of my Dad, have held up much better than the various Ektachrome, Scotchrome, Fujichrome, and Agfachrome slides in both my and my grandfather's collections. The message might be "the sooner the better" when it comes to getting good scans of non-Kodachrome slides.

[Barr1e]

Re: Vive la Difference

I hope you don't mind - I have re-worked your pic a little.



Regards. Barr1e

[TheBull1875]

Re: Vive la Difference

JR, fully agree. Main problem here is obviously 30 years ago we never knew we would have the technology we have now :-) I still remember thinking my Hahnel slide viewing box (cannot remember the proper name for it) was absolutely brilliant! Actually been quite impressed with the flatbed to be honest.

No problem Barr1e, definitely looks better. Still wish I could remember where the heck it was though! Far East somewhere, have a sneaky wee feeling it could be sailing in to China.