Message-Id: <mailto:199606171241.HAA23127@library.wustl.edu> Date: Mon, 17 Jun 1996 08:36:54 -0400 From: mailto:salbrigh_sup@OPAL.TUFTS.EDU> Subject: Re: Outsourcing Image Capture/ Excuse Duplication To: Multiple recipients of list IMAGELIB
In the development of our image/database we have chosen to send slides out to Boston Photo Imaging to have them digitized on Photo CD. The quality has been very good. If there has been a problem it has been with the quality of the original slide.We have compared the cd version with one scanned on-campus using a slide scanner. The cd process compares favorably - and you have the image in 5 resolutions. It is costly, but one does not need a staff person to run the scanner. We use a large volume discount as well.
I understand there is variability in the quality of the cd depending on whom you send your slides to. We are satisfied. We are also pleased with the speed. If I send 1000 slides out today I would have them back in 2 days.
Hope this helps. Susan Albright mailto:salbrigh@opal.tufts.edu
On Mon, 17 Jun 1996, Jennifer Brasher wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Midsemester exams and I have time to jump on the list again.
>
> The catchcry of management at the moment is outsourcing. Sorry if I'm
> hitting old turf here.
>
> I was wondering who else has outsourced their image capture either onto
> optical magneto tapes/drives(???) or CDs. Cost and opinions of
> effectiveness?
>
> I am having real trouble here even purchasing a scanner, and this has been
> suggested to me, so I'll look forward to your responses and make a few
> enquiries myself to Kodak, etc.
>
> Thanks everyone!
>
> Jennifer QCA
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