DigiSlidz Services
Scanning of photos, slides and negatives
We have a variety of scannners to scan the different types of media. We scan to provide a quality image for t he future.
Our latest scanner scans both the front and the back of loose photographs. It can detect writing on the back and this is associated with the image.
Restoration of damaged photos, slides or negatives.
Using the tools available to us we can repair damaged imagfes.
Note we do not repair the original we only work on the digital image.
We return the original to you along with the repaired image.
Copying of videos to USB or DVD and audio cassettes to USB or CD.
We do not condone piracy but will happily convert your old VHS and camera tapes to digital media, either a DVD or Memory stick.
We have sudccessfully converted 30 year old videos
Colurizing of black and white or sepia images.
We are now able to colourize black and white or sepia photos. This is software based and gives an image.
The image above is of my mother and her brother taken in a studio in Willis St Wellington in 1924. Of course we don't know what they were wearing but it does bring them to life.
This is software based and sometimes doesn't work, if this is the case there is no charge.
Care of your items
We treat your precious memories with the utmost care. In fact we treat them as if they were our own. Being involved in genealogy we understand the value of the images to you.
We recommend that if you are out of the area that you Track and Trace Courier your media to us. On arrival they are given a quick visual check to ensure that they have not been damaged in transit.
They are then put into a fire proof safe to protect them in the unlikely event of a robbery or fire.
When the items are being scanned they are removed from storage and scanned. Once scanning is complete they are returned to storage.
When the job is complete the package is returned to you using track and trace at cost.
We recommend that if you are out of the area that you Track and Trace Courier your media to us. On arrival they are given a quick visual check to ensure that they have not been damaged in transit.
They are then put into a fire proof safe to protect them in the unlikely event of a robbery or fire.
When the items are being scanned they are removed from storage and scanned. Once scanning is complete they are returned to storage.
When the job is complete the package is returned to you using track and trace at cost.
How do we scan slides and negatives?
We use a specialised film scanner. The negatives or slides are loaded into a holder which is then put into the scanner. The scanning then takes place.
What resolutions can we scan at?For photos and large format film we can scan from 50 to 12800 dpi using our flatbed scanner.For 35mm film and slides the range is 540 to 5400 dpi.
How long will my order take?It all depends, for small orders we can usually turn them round in a few days if it is just straight scanning. For repair jobs or large scanning jobs it will take longer. We want to provide the best service so will not rush unnecessarily. If you have an urgent requirement we will meet it for you. We have delivered jobs in 24 hours for funerals and the like.
Mould removal
Mouldy tapes are often the result of improper storage. The good news is that we now have a mould remvoal machine. This means the cassette is disassembled and then put through the machine. Both sides of the tape are cleaned as well as the reels and inside of the case.