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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Kim Bunermann

Digitizing film or prints is something every photographer should consider (and these are the five options to get the job done)

Digitize photo.

As much as we love our digital world, we can’t help but feel nostalgia for the days of prints. However, the lifespan of your prints depends on the type of material used, with the external environment often accelerating the ageing process. 

Work with optimal dpi

High-resolution scanning is necessary to create accurate copies of your original prints. Most prints do not have a great depth of field, therefore working with 300dpi is sufficient to achieve sharp results. Scanning with a higher dpi tends to capture more detail and the results can then be resized to suit the needs of your specific project.

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