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The Freedman Center is being updated for the Fall 2025 semester. As the lab's location and layout is changing, these guides are in the process of being updated. If you need assistance with scanning and digitization during this transition period, stop by the lab during staffed lab hours for hands-on assistance or email FreedmanCenter@case.edu to make an appointment. |
The Photo Negative - Photo Slide Scanner captures the highest resolution/ PPI (Pixels per Inch) for negatives and photo slides. In App-Functions allow for photo editing before the first scans are made.
Alternatives: Our Flatbed scanner scans high quality flat image, and scanning time is dependent on resolution settings chosen.
Complete User's Manual: PlusTek OpticFilm 8200i, SilverFast 8 (Computer Software)
Any type of photo material should be handled with clean hands away from liquids or food. Use the provided nitrile gloves to keep your photos fingerprint free; soft bristled brushes to gently remove dust and lint.
Photo Negatives are flat, transparent strips of multiple photographic images. Light tones will appear darker, dark tones will appear lighter on the negatives. Color (top negative) or Black & White (bottom negative) negatives are shown.
Photo Slides are single, transparent photographic positives encased in either a paper or plastic sleeves. Light tones will appear light, while dark tones will appear dark. These photos will appear in color