You didn't mention having a dead scanner so yes shooting them would be the only choice it seems. ________________________________ From: Jacques Augustowski <py1hy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 5:12 AM Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Scanning or duping Hi Eric, The main use is to create a digital file using 35mm negatives for printing digital negatives. If have a full frame camera and my scanner is kaput, so why not use my camera. On Dom 13/11/11 22:00 , "Eric Neilsen Photo" ej@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx sent: >I'd also add, whether or not there needs to be anything like dodge, burn, crop to be done. But first is, what is the intended use of said copy; To show, to print, to archive? > >Eric Neilsen >Eric Neilsen Photography >4101 Commerce Street, Suite 9 >Dallas, TX 75226 > >www.ericneilsenphotography.com >skype me with ejprinter >Let's Talk Photography > > >________________________________ > >From:pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >[mailto:pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric Nelson >Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:52 AM >To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Scanning or duping > >I think that's one of those questions that hasn't had a direct comparison made that I know of. I think it would come down to which scanner you're going to use, and what the final use of the scan/copy is going to be. > > >________________________________ > >From:Jacques Augustowski >To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 7:04 PM >Subject: [pure-silver] Scanning or duping > > >HI, >What's better, scan a 35mm negative on a good flat bed scanner or dupe with a high quality digital camera and a slide copier? >thanks > >