Film, slide and glass negative scanning in Istanbul
At DIFOART, artwork, film and glass negative scanning is carried out on a Fujifilm FineScan 2750 high-resolution scanner. After scanning, colour is matched to the original by spectrophotometer measurement and a physical proof print, in our studio in Seyrantepe, Istanbul.
The scanner
Fujifilm FineScan 2750. Native optical resolution 762 and 2,743 dpi, with output up to 7,500 dpi. Density range 0.0D to 3.7D. Fujifilm Super Linear CCD with 10,500 elements, 14 bits per colour channel, 42-bit RGB. Platen 470 × 350 mm, larger than A3.
What we scan
Slides and negatives, glass negatives, opaque originals such as prints, documents and works on paper, and even three-dimensional objects. A 135 mm frame scans to roughly 2,600 × 3,900 pixels at native optical resolution.
Two levels of scanning
Fine art scanning on the FineScan 2750 produces perfectly calibrated files with the maximum tone and colour depth the original holds. This is the route for exhibition printing, facsimile reproduction and archiving. FUJI Frontier scanning is a faster, lighter pass, intended for selecting and cataloguing images on your computer rather than for large-format printing.
Handling of originals
Scanning is carried out without causing any physical harm to your slides, negatives or prints. Glass negatives are part of our standard scanning work.
Colour accuracy
Colour is judged on a calibrated monitor against spectrophotometer readings. Where a scan goes on to print, paper-specific ICC profiles are used and a physical proof print is compared with the original before production begins.
Frequently asked questions
Which scanner do you use?
A Fujifilm FineScan 2750, with native optical resolution of 762 and 2,743 dpi, a density range of 0.0D to 3.7D and a 470 × 350 mm platen.
Can you scan glass negatives?
Yes. Glass negatives are part of our standard scanning work on the FineScan 2750.
Will scanning damage my slides or negatives?
No. Scanning is carried out without causing any physical harm to slides, negatives or prints.
How large can I print from a 135 mm film scan?
A 135 mm frame scans to roughly 2,600 × 3,900 pixels at the native optical resolution of 2,743 dpi. The print size that supports depends on the condition and grain of the original and on viewing distance.
What is the difference between FineScan and Frontier scanning?
FineScan is the fine art route, calibrated and with maximum tone and colour depth, suitable for exhibition printing. Frontier is a faster pass intended for selecting and archiving on screen.
Do you scan artworks and documents, not just film?
Yes. Opaque originals, including prints, documents and works on paper, are scanned as well as film.
How do I get a price?
Contact us with the format, the number of originals and the print size you have in mind. +90 212 278 78 47 · +90 541 279 47 48 · info@difoart.net
