35mm & Vintage Slide Scanning
Professionally scanned and hand-adjusted in Shetland
SCANNING & ARCHIVING
Don’t leave your old slides and photos buried in a box, bring them back to life in vibrant detail and stunning detail. From dusty 35mm slides to more obscure formats, we can process all your precious slides in our Commercial Street store!
Don’t let your memories gather dust — bring them back to life!
Tucked-away slides and forgotten snaps deserve better than a box in the attic. Turn your treasured moments into stunning photo prints that you can proudly display and share.
From joyful family occasions to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, relive the magic again and again.
Still holding onto a projector? Even if it works, your slides won’t last forever — they fade with time. Let us preserve your most cherished memories, so you can enjoy and share them for years to come.
Why choose professional slide scanning?
Many slide digitising services advertised online simply photograph your slide using a basic digital camera or low-cost copying device. While these methods are quick, they often produce lower quality results with reduced detail, inaccurate colours and visible dust or imperfections.
At Camera Centre, every slide is individually handled and professionally scanned using dedicated film scanning equipment. This captures far more detail from the original transparency and produces high-resolution files suitable for archiving, printing and sharing with future generations.
Every slide receives individual attention:
- Slides are physically handled and checked by our experienced team
- Scanned using dedicated professional film scanners
- Captured at up to 2400dpi optical resolution
- Dust and scratches reduced using Digital ICE technology
- Colour and density individually adjusted by hand
- No automated "one-click" processing
- Scanning carried out locally in our Lerwick store
Professional Slide Scanning vs Quick Copying Devices
| Our Service at Camera Centre | Low-Cost Copying Devices |
|---|---|
| Dedicated film scanner | Essentially photographing the slide |
| High resolution optical (lens) scan | Lower image quality |
| Hand colour & density correction | Limited dynamic range |
| Dust and scratch reduction | No individual correction |
| Suitable for large prints | More visible dust and cratches |
| Local service and support | Often fully automated |
Here are the resolution details for 35mm slides
We scan your slides at a very high resolution of 2400dpi which will generate a file around 20-25MB in size.
We can also scan 110, 126, 127, Agfa Rapid, X Pan and medium format slides and most other old or unusual formats and film.
We use professional dedicated slide scanners with the latest technology - not domestic home scanners that you see many of our competitors use.
Every slide is individually scanned using dedicated professional film scanning equipment and then carefully adjusted by hand in Adobe Photoshop to achieve the best possible result from the original transparency.
How long does it take?
Our usual service time is between 3-7 Days, Express service available on small orders on request.
How long does it take?
We remove dust as best possible but do not apply any liquid cleaners as this can deteriorate slides, ICE and ROC digital technologies are applied to slides on scanning, this helps remove scratches and improve colour on faded slides.
How much does it cost?
| Number of Slides | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | £2.50 per slide |
| 10-49 | £1.50 per slide |
| 50-99 | £1.30 per slide |
| 100+ | £0.75 per slide |
| Shoebox deal (up to 150) | £99.99 Total |
| Transfer files to USB | £ask for quote |
| Transfer files via WeTransfer link | £ask for quote |
