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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:12 am Post subject: Mpix.com |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I saw some excellent scans from this company at NikonCafe and will be using their services as soon as the mailers arrive. This is 35mm
color negative film only.
http://www.mpix.com/products/film/ |
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philslizzy
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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philslizzy wrote:
Interesting idea, but is it any good? Here's a simulation:
Ok heres a pic taken with my Nikon D3100 14.2mp 4608x3072px at 300dpi: (shrunk for the forum)
And in detail:
On the left is a detail from a copy shrunk to 1818x1212px at 72dpi (2.2mp) and on the right is in its original format.
I can get similar results at my local ASDA, Tesco or Spielmann's in an hour.
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rbelyell
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
i will be keeping my eye on this thread!
tony
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Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
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Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
1228x1818 is pretty poor imho, okay for posting on the web but even the cheapest flatbed will do better scans.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
The scans I saw at NikonCafe are way beyond what I could do with my Epson 4490. Colors and detail are superb but granted, I'm
looking at a 1024pix wide file, which is all I'm after for web use. Their prices beat out both CVS and Walgreens, too. After my last
experience at CVS, have removed their tag from my key chain, and won't be shopping there anymore. I'm boycotting all places that
require a card or tag to shop in their establishments, like Krogers, too. I'll not be judged or trended with such devices.
The person that posted the samples says the film strips are spotless, no artifacts: hairs, dust, scratches, whatsoever. |
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rbelyell
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
how much for prints bill? wil you use them for prints?
tony
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GREAT STUFF FOR SALE:
Contax T
Hasselblad XPan + 45/4, 90/4
Kodak Retina Reflex IV + full set of Schneider Krueznach lenses
Mercury 2 half frame 35mm
Kodak Pro slr/n
Fuji GM670+100/3.5+65/8!
Praktisix 6x6 medium format + ZeissBiometar 120/2.8
Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
Mamiya Six Folder with Zuiko 75/3.5
Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
Cameras: Canon IX
PM for more complete descriptions/pix. All in great shape!
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Schnauzer
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Schnauzer wrote:
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The scans I saw at NikonCafe
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Have you got a link Bill?
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Ron, link is in my first post, LMK if it doesn't work for you. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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how much for prints bill? wil you use them for prints?
tony |
Tony, dunno, need to check how much prints are, but will probably use them for that, too, if I have anything print-worthy, (would be
few and far between  ). I just like the immediacy and ease where you unlock and download the files in 24 hours, definitely will
work for me. And you still get the immaculate strips to scan at home, if so moved. |
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rbelyell
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| Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:27 am Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
thanks bill. looking forward to hearing about your further experiences with this site.
tony
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GREAT STUFF FOR SALE:
Contax T
Hasselblad XPan + 45/4, 90/4
Kodak Retina Reflex IV + full set of Schneider Krueznach lenses
Mercury 2 half frame 35mm
Kodak Pro slr/n
Fuji GM670+100/3.5+65/8!
Praktisix 6x6 medium format + ZeissBiometar 120/2.8
Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
Mamiya Six Folder with Zuiko 75/3.5
Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
Cameras: Canon IX
PM for more complete descriptions/pix. All in great shape!
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Got the mailers today, each envelope will hold up to 4 rolls of film.
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visualopsins
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
C41 film processing and scan for U$0.19 per image is great ($6.84 for roll of 36). Free shipping (in US) is phenomenal!
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Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
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Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:56 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Was wondering when someone would do the math on the deal. Walgreens is right around $10 for 24exp roll with CD. CVS is $6, but
consistently crappy results, not an option. I have a lot of KG100 and 400 in 24exp, so it still beats CVS. |
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visualopsins
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| Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
| Katastrofo wrote: |
Was wondering when someone would do the math on the deal. Walgreens is right around $10 for 24exp roll with CD. CVS is $6, but
consistently crappy results, not an option. I have a lot of KG100 and 400 in 24exp, so it still beats CVS. |
Must also factor fuel cost here...to mailbox is free.
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M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX-A ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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| Katastrofo wrote: |
Was wondering when someone would do the math on the deal. Walgreens is right around $10 for 24exp roll with CD. CVS is $6, but
consistently crappy results, not an option. I have a lot of KG100 and 400 in 24exp, so it still beats CVS. |
Must also factor fuel cost here...to mailbox is free. |
Very good point as often I make two separate trips since I'm not going to wait around 1-2 hours for them to get the film done. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 12:38 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
An update: using them just for processing where they send the negs back to you is the best option. Making a DVD archive plus shipping
runs $10 for the DVD plus $7.95 for shipping.
They send the negs back in a box within a box as pictured here:
The DVD is sent separately in it's own secured container:
Unfortunately, I cannot download the contents from the DVD, get a warning that the file may be corrupted, or format is one that Windows doesn't recognize, is pretty much a coaster for iced drinks till sussed out. The downloadable thumbnails are 470pix across, some samples, yes framed on a boring rainy day:
first is from Minolta XG-1 and MD 28-85 lens (love this lens), KG100, expired 2006
Kiev 4a/Jupiter-12, Fuji Xtra 400
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