Scanning and Printing From The Comfort Of Home

If you’re looking for the ideal home photography project, look no further than scanning and printing from the comfort of your own home. If you’ve been at the game long enough or are new to film photography, chances are you have dozens of film negatives lying around. Regardless of them being from decades ago or last week, wouldn’t you love to scan and print these at home? Take your film photography to the ultimate level by scanning negatives, managing them as digital files, and printing them.

Scans To Last a Lifetime

While photo labs can do this for you overnight, it takes time to post your negatives in and receive your prints back. Plus, you have no creative control over the process. And what if you only want the one high-quality print from a roll of film? The answer is to use a high-end film scanner to digitise your analogue film. With the right scanner, you can digitise 35mm and 120 films into files that can be loaded into Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or your software of choice.

Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner

The folks at Epson have a long and successful history in the scanning and printing game. They understand what modern photographers need regardless of shooting film or digital. The Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner represents the very best of Epson technology in providing an all in one scanning solution. The V850 Pro Scanner can scan a wide range of film formats, slides, prints and everyday documents. It features an ultra-high 6400 dpi optical resolution (6400 x 9600) per lens with a dual output of 12800 dpi. Not only does it capture and accurately reproduce colour ( with a 48-bit colour depth), but it also operates with a high dynamic range. When it comes to scanning and digitising film, the Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner will cater to 35mm film strips, 35mm slides, medium format, and 4 x 5" film. The included film holders allow secure placement and focus. The V850 will also scan non-standard film up to 8 x 10” directly on the scanner bed.

Digitalk 4 in 1 Combo 14MP Photo/Negative/Slide/Business Card Scanner

If you’re looking for a fast and simple way to scan your film negatives or existing prints, this is the affordable option. The Digitalk 4 in 1 Scanner is a handy little standalone device that doesn’t require a computer to complete the job. The convenient slide through scanning tray is ideal for your standard film negatives. However, if you're looking to digitise your existing print collection, it will quickly scan standard print sizes up to 5 x 7”. The Digitalk Combo Scanner captures at either 14 or 22MP resolution and stores images to a 32GB memory card. You can take that memory card to a print kiosk or print at home.

Display Your Photos as Prints

Now that you’ve scanned your film negatives and lightly edited them in your preferred software, it’s time to print and showcase your photos. All too often, we keep photos either in a book or as digital files on a computer that no one ever sees. It’s time to pick your best work and get it up on display in your home. You’re going to need a high-quality printer that produces stunning A3 sized prints for maximum impact.

Epson SureColour P706 Printer

When it comes to printing, it’s a case of go large or go home. The best choice for home printing is the Epson SureColour P706 Printer. It produces stunning high-quality and professionally finished A3 prints. It uses the high-capacity UltraChrome PRO10 pigment ink with no less than ten inks for total and accurate colour reproduction. Within minutes you’ll turn your best photos into gallery-quality prints with stark black and white or breathtaking colours. Aside from insane print quality, the Epson SureColour P706 Printer is the modern photographer's best friend. It features high-capacity ink cartridges, a wide range of print modes, and wireless connectivity and networking features. Regardless of shooting film or digital, if you're looking to display your finest photos, this printer will not disappoint. Professional and enthusiast photographers that demand the very best in image quality should look no further.

Canon SELPHY CP1300 Compact Photo Printer

If you’re on a budget and want to print your best holiday snaps, it’s hard to go past the Canon SELPHY CP1300 Compact Photo Printer. For those that love to print standard 4 x 6 prints for smaller frames or photo albums, the SELPHY is the best solution. The compact printer accepts digital files via an SD card, meaning you can take your card from your camera and plug it in for immediate prints. Alternatively, you can connect the printer to your computer via USB or print wireless via the Canon PictBridge software. The Canon SELPHY CP1300 Compact Photo Printer uses a dye sublimation system to create sharp prints at 300 dpi resolution rated to last 100 years. The compact little printer also includes a range of photo print modes and a small LCD for preview and settings. A single full-colour print only takes 47-seconds to complete its four passes through the printer to apply each colour.

Final Thoughts on Scanning and Printing From Home

These days, we are spending more and more time at home, and it’s essential to keep those creative juices flowing. If you can’t get out and shoot (for whatever reason), take the time to scan your negatives, clean them up in editing software, and print out your very best shots. Fill a photo album or print something large for display around the house and take pride in your creative efforts. Camera Electronics stocks the very best in scanning and printing solutions from a range of praised brands. Head in-store or online today and start your home printing and scanning journey.