Scanning description

• 11 megapixel file - upgradable to 19 megapixel
• Cleaned and scanned by hand
• Dust and scratches removed
• Red-eye removed by hand
• Automated software based contrast and colour fixing
• 5 day turnaround available
• Optional choice of manual finish processing available
• Free return delivery when you spend £30
• Manual colour check option available
• Minor repair option available

Image Adjustments

The vast majority of 126 films we receive usually require scratch removal due to the wear and tear the films have suffered over the years. The film has good resilience to fading providing it has been stored in a cool dry location, but each frame is automatically checked to improve the colours and contrast. Every strip or frame of 126 film goes through the following processes:

• Cleaning before loading into the scanner
• Rotating portrait images into the correct orientation
• Cropping to remove film or frame borders
• Automated scratch and dust removal
• Automated colour corrections
• Brightness and contrast correction

Get the best results - Go Manual

• Minor scratch and damage repairs
• Colour checking and boosting where required
• Brightness and contrast adjustments
• Just an additional 20p per frame

Our team of experienced technicians examine each scanned image and make any necessary repairs to remove any stubborn marks not removed by the automated software. They also ensure the colours and contrast levels are set correctly by making subtle tweaks to improve the look and feel of the image.

Automatic Vs Manual - The difference

As you can see the standard image is certainly acceptable, but our technicians have lightly tweaked the colours and contrast levels to give a better overall feel to the image.
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