High Resolution Scans
Maximum visual experience of your reproductions demands complete attention to detail and the proper equipment for top quality results. High resolution art scans with the highest color fidelity are the keystone to an impactful visual experience. Our in-house photographer brings his decades of experience in the art reproduction field to all of your reproduction projects.
Normal and Oversize Service: 2 business days
High Resolution Photo Scans of Film.
For the highest resolution RGB (Red, Green, Blue) film scans we recommend our Drum Scans. Our scanner will rasterize transparencies, and negatives at the highest quality possible. Using Photo Multiplier Tube (PMT) technology allows a full usable dynamic range of approximately 4.2 to 4.4; higher than the typical desktop scanners using Charge Coupled Device (CCD) technology. What this means to you is deeper shadow detail without the typical color breaks or gradient banding of inferior film scanning methods. Every image is scanned on its own merit. This means that we never use “global” corrections based on film type. Instead, we correct every drum scan on an image by image basis. We know your prized images are not shot under generic conditions, why should your scans be handled that way? To further enhance the quality of your film scan, all transparencies and negatives are oil mounted to the drum. This helps to remove dust and can actually hide small scratches and abrasions in the film, which saves you valuable retouching time.
Our attention to detail, giving close scrutiny to color fidelity, density, shadow & highlight detail, and overall sharpness truly makes this a custom scan.
If you need a high quality film scan that supports photographic output or large format printing, you can’t beat the high-resolution drum scans.[/donotprint]
Scan Sizes by Print Sizes (in MB)
For maximum print qualtiy we recommend a minimum of 300 p.p.i. at print size. As the ppi decreases, so does the print quality. We suggest 150 p.p.i. as an absolute minimum for somewhat acceptable qualtiy.
| Sq. Inches | Size | MB @ 300 ppi Recommended | MB @ 200 ppi | MB @ 150 ppi Least Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 8×10 | 22 | 10 | 5 |
| 93.5 | 8-5×11 | 25 | 11 | 6 |
| 96 | 8×12 | 26 | 12 | 6 |
| 154 | 11×14 | 42 | 18 | 10 |
| 216 | 12×18 | 58 | 26 | 14 |
| 320 | 16×20 | 86 | 38 | 21 |
| 384 | 16×24 | 104 | 46 | 25 |
| 480 | 20×24 | 130 | 58 | 31 |
| 600 | 20×30 | 162 | 72 | 39 |
| 576 | 24×24 | 156 | 69 | 37 |
| 720 | 24×30 | 194 | 86 | 47 |
| 864 | 24×36 | 233 | 104 | 56 |
| 1152 | 24×48 | 311 | 138 | 75 |
| 1440 | 24×60 | 389 | 173 | 94 |
| 1728 | 24×72 | 467 | 207 | 112 |
| 2016 | 24×84 | 544 | 242 | 131 |
| 2304 | 24×94 | 622 | 276 | 150 |
| 2592 | 24×108 | 700 | 311 | 168 |
| 2880 | 24×120 | 778 | 346 | 187 |
| 900 | 30×30 | 243 | 108 | 59 |
| 1200 | 30×40 | 324 | 144 | 78 |
| 1500 | 30×50 | 405 | 180 | 98 |
| 1800 | 30×60 | 486 | 216 | 117 |
| 2160 | 30×72 | 583 | 259 | 140 |
| 2520 | 30×84 | 680 | 302 | 164 |
| 2880 | 30×96 | 778 | 346 | 187 |
| 3240 | 30×108 | 875 | 389 | 211 |
| 3600 | 30×120 | 972 | 432 | 234 |
| 1280 | 32×40 | 346 | 154 | 83 |
| 1600 | 40×40 | 432 | 192 | 104 |
| 2000 | 40×50 | 540 | 240 | 130 |
| 2400 | 40×60 | 648 | 288 | 156 |
| 2880 | 40×72 | 778 | 346 | 187 |
| 3360 | 40×84 | 907 | 403 | 218 |
| 3840 | 40×96 | 1037 | 461 | 250 |
| 4320 | 40×108 | 1166 | 518 | 281 |
| 4800 | 40×120 | 1296 | 576 | 312 |
| 2300 | 48×48 | 621 | 276 | 150 |
| 2880 | 48×60 | 778 | 346 | 187 |
| 3456 | 48×72 | 933 | 415 | 225 |
| 4032 | 48×84 | 1089 | 484 | 262 |
| 4608 | 48×96 | 1244 | 553 | 300 |
| 5184 | 48×108 | 1400 | 622 | 337 |
| 5760 | 48×120 | 1555 | 691 | 374 |
Scanning Services
Normal Turn time is 2 business days.
Rush turn-around available (additional fees may apply)
Flatbed Scans of Flat Art
Normal Service is 2 working days
Dust busting is not guaranteed at this price. Though we do clean the flat art or print prior to scanning, some dust may remain in the scanned image.
| Flatbed Scans | Up to 25MB | 23-50MB | 51-100MB | 101-200MB | 201-400MB | 401+MB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.75 | $22.00 | $33.00 | $50.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
Drum Scans of Film only
| Drum Scans | Up to 25MB | 23-50MB | 51-100MB | 101-200MB | 201-400MB | 401+MB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.00 | $44.00 | $66.00 | $100.00 | $140.00 | $160.00 | |
| Quan Discounts | ||||||
| Originals | 10-24 | 25.49 | 50+ | |||
| 10.00% | 15.00% | 20.00% |
Desktop Film Scans
With enhanced shadow detail and expanded dynamic range, this scanner replaces the old Kodak Pro-Photo CD scanner system. And quite frankly, you will love the improvements in quality, and when you see the cost savings per scan, we know you’ll love that change too
Web Sized Scans from whole un-cut rolls of Film
Normal Service is 2 working days
A 1200×1800 (approx) scan from each exposure on the uncut roll. Color is “auto adjusted” by the scanning software. For custom adjustments please see our Custom Scans below. Files area saved as RGB jpg. Full image scans only, custom cropping requires custom scans.
| Format | Price per Roll | Uncompressed Size |
|---|---|---|
| 135/24 | $12.50 | 4 MB |
| 135/36 | $18.95 | 4 MB |
| 120 | $20.95 | 6 MB |
| 220 | $37.75 | 6 MB |
Web Sized Scans From Frames or Strips of Film
Normal Service is 2 working days
A 1200×1800 (approx) scan from single frames or when the roll is cut into strips. Color is “auto adjusted” by the scanning software. For custom adjustments please see our Custom Scans below. Files area saved as RGB jpg. Full image scans only, custom cropping requires custom scans.
| Format | Uncompressed Size | 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-50 | 51-100 | 101 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35mm | 4 MB | $4.85 | $3.90 | $3.10 | $2.25 | $2.05 | each |
| 120 to 4×5 | 6 MB | $7.25 | $5.80 | $4.50 | $3.40 | $3.10 | each |
Uncorrected Desktop Grade Scans From Film
Normal Service is 2 working days
These scans are for the more experienced customers who are adept at making their own corrections. We recommend that these users work in a calibrated and color-managed work-flow environment. Digital ICE scratch removal is applied at the time of scanning, but no other corrections are made. Files will be saved as tiff unless specified otherwise. Full image scans only, custom cropping requires custom scans (below).
| *Maximum Optical Sigma Scan sizes based on format | |||||||
135 | 68 | MB | 6×7 | 171 | MB | ||
6×4.5 | 102 | MB | 6×9 | 196 | MB | ||
6×6 | 139 | MB | 4×5 | 320 | MB | ||
| Megabytes* | 1-10 ea | 11-20 ea | 21-50 ea | 51-100 ea | 101+ ea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | $9.45 | $9.15 | $8.10 | $7.47 | $7.02 |
| 50 | $12.10 | $11.55 | $10.30 | $9.50 | $8.97 |
| 100 | $14.25 | $13.75 | $12.15 | $11.21 | $10.53 |
| 200 | $16.25 | $15.80 | $13.95 | $12.87 | $12.09 |
| 201+ | $19.95 | $19.65 | $17.10 | $15.77 | $14.82 |
Corrected Desktop Grade Scans from Film
Normal Service is 2 working days
These scans are operator adjusted to within reasonable accuracy, and can be cropped to your specifications. Digital ICE scratch and dust removal is applied during scanning. files saved as tiff unless specified otherwise. If cropping is requested, this is the service to order.
| *Maximum Optical Sigma Scan sizes based on format | |||||||
135 | 68 | MB | 6×7 | 171 | MB | ||
6×4.5 | 102 | MB | 6×9 | 196 | MB | ||
6×6 | 139 | MB | 4×5 | 320 | MB | ||
| Megabytes* | 1-10 ea | 11-20 ea | 21-50 ea | 51-100 ea | 101+ ea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | $12.60 | $12.25 | $10.80 | $9.96 | $9.36 |
| 50 | $17.35 | $16.80 | $15.90 | $14.85 | $12.85 |
| 100 | $23.10 | $22.30 | $19.80 | $18.25 | $17.00 |
| 200 | $28.90 | $27.85 | $24.75 | $22.85 | $21.45 |
| 201+ | $34.65 | $33.60 | $29.70 | $27.40 | $25.75 |
The first and perhaps the most critical step towards the digital arena is scanning. But, with so many different types of scans out there, it is difficult to determine the best photo scanning service for your needs. It is frustrating to order a scan of an image for one project, only to find out that you need more resolution for a later project. Now you are back to the service bureau for another scan, and more delays. At Reed Art & Imaging we offer you the foresight to get the right type of scan that will work for you now and for future projects. Several options are available, from Durst Sigma film scans to our top-of-the line Howtek Drum Film Scans.
If low dollar 4-color output is your goal, The Durst Sigma scans are an excellent low-cost alternative to a top of the line drum scan. With improved quality over typical desktop scanners, the Durst Sigma film scans are ideal for the designer with a budget minded client.
If your needs are high-end 4-color or the ever demanding requirements of continuous-tone reproduction, our premium drum film scans are your best option.
