4x5 Drum Scans Canada?

[Peter von Gaza]

Is there a good drum scanning service somewhere in Canada? I've got a few 4x5's, color positives and some B&W Tmax 100s that I would like to get scanned. Looking to get these scanned to make 30"x40" prints at 300dpi.

Thanks, Peter

[Tim Hodgson]

I just got a tip about these guys so I haven't tried them yet, but they seem pretty good. Prices are as good as I've seen elsewhere.

http://www.torontoimageworks.com/scanning.html


Tim

[jim kitchen]

Ask for Keith or Rob... :)

Rob is the best drum scanner in Western Canada.

http://www.ablimaging.ca/

jim k

[Capocheny]

ABC Photocolor in Vancouver also does drum scans.

http://www.abcphoto.com/

Cheers

[Peter von Gaza]

Thanks everyone for your leads.

Peter

[Lenny Eiger]

I just got a tip about these guys so I haven't tried them yet, but they seem pretty good. Prices are as good as I've seen elsewhere.

http://www.torontoimageworks.com/scanning.html
Tim

Prices don't seem that great to me.... 500 megs+ on a drum scanner is $350. I do the same and more (to 2-3 Gigs) for $95-$150, depending on the size of the original... I get folks sending me film fro Canada all the time. Everyone is welcome to use someone close by, or from the a community they wish to support... however, those prices aren't that great...

Lenny

[r.e.]

I would appreciate any comments, here or by private message, on using Toronto Image Works for drum scans.

As has been pointed out, TIM is expensive, but that's acceptable if the quality and service are commensurate with the cost. I had some scans done while in New York recently, by a lab with a decent reputation, but I had the distinct sense they they were too busy and not listening, and I wasn't happy with the result. If Burtynsky's firm charges more, but is attentive and delivers a first rate product, that's fine. I guess that's my question - are they worth their relatively high rates?

Is there anyone else in Eastern Canada that I should consider?

[r.e.]

Judging from a recent post by Bob Carnie, it looks like I should also consider Colourgenics in Toronto.

Anyone else?

[Colin Corneau]

Bob Carnie is a great person and very knowledgeable.

I can also recommend Lab Works in Winnipeg - they did some drum scans for a few of my 4x5 negs.

[r.e.]

Bob Carnie told me in a pm some time ago that Elevator doesn't do drum scans.

[bob carnie]

We have axcess to and are considering the purchase of a ICG 360 drum scanner, This is used for specific projects as well as future projects.
The economy has basically restricted cashflow over the last couple of years, but seems to be picking up.
We have an Imocan Flextight which we use daily and like the results. As well a Screen 1030 Drum Scanner, which we just picked up for a inhouse project that dosen't require 16bit scans.
We have used the services of WCImaging in the past and very happy with their scans, before that we used Repro Scans , but apparantley they were bought up by National Geographic.

lots of our clients use outside scanning services and get great deals, which we are ok with.Lenny here offers a scanning service that I would not hesitate recommending.

IMO the most important aspect with scanning is the operator should also be the one making the prints , or have ton's of experience with the scanner and the papers these images are intended for.





Bob Carnie told me in a pm some time ago that Elevator doesn't do drum scans.