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Shopping Around for a Scanning Service?
Getting your photos digitized to CD or DVD is a great way to preserve, share,
and enjoy them today and tomorrow. Finding the right way to get it done is an
important first step and one that shouldn't be taken lightly.
You're likely to have a lot of questions and concerns so we're here to help.
Please read this comparison guide then visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages or give us a
call. Don't forget to check out all of
the testimonials from other
customers.
National Geographic recommends
DigMyPics in their Field Guide to Photography book and the
Wall Street Journal chose us as their favorite Photo Scanning Service.
The DigMyPics artists and photographers provide great service, use better
equipment, scan the industry's broadest array of photo types, and can get the work done
fast...and it's all done right here in the USA.
Read on to see why DigMyPics is the best choice for digitizing your family
memories.
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Here are just a few of
the services and benefits you’ll enjoy by choosing DigMyPics
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Digital Apples to Apples
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Included in Base Pricing:
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DigMyPics
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Other Services
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USA Based Photo Scanning Operation |
YES
(Your Photos Stay in the USA and get the best Pros in the business) |
Not Always.
Be sure to ask first!
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Nikon 9000 Slide Scanning |
Yes. With Digital Ice PRO.
The Best Scanner for old slides and Kodachromes. |
No. Still use Nikon 5000
Learn more about the 9000 difference. |
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All Work
Done By Hand |
YES
color/exposure correcting
cropping/rotating
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Not Always
Many charge extra to do manual enhancements |
A+ Rating
Better Business Bureau
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YES.
Since 2004
See our more than 500
Testimonials |
Check the BBB First. |
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You Get Your Photos Fast |
400 Photos 5 Days or Less
See our Fast Turn
Guarantee |
Weeks to Months.
Some charge an expedite fee to get our normal turnaround |
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Pre-Payment Requirements
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None
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Ask |
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Accepts Less Common Photo Types Like Disc Negatives
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Yes.
See our prices |
Usually not
Or very expensive |
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Scanning/Processing Format
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Scan and edit in TIFF
(no additional charge)
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Scan and edit in JPEG
(It's a cost cutting technique) |
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Real Time Scanning
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Yes
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No
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Delete Unwanted Images
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Yes.
Up to 35% |
No |
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Custom Folder Naming
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Yes, includes image file prefix relative to folder name
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Usually not |
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Loss Guarantee |
$1000 |
Unlikely |
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Transfer to Phanfare |
Yes, FREE for customers
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No |
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Transfer to Picasa |
Yes, FREE for customers
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No |
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Services & Products:
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DigMyPics
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Other Services |
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Bound Thumbnail Albums
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Yes, from $5
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No |
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Order Reprints
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Yes, Right from our site at low prices. |
No |
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Archival Storage Products
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Yes, for slides, negatives, prints as well as cotton gloves
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No |
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SlideShow Movie Creation
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Yes, customization available
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No |
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Movie Film & Tape Transfer
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Yes, 8mm movie film
and video tape transfers
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No |
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Media Storage Options
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CD/DVD, SD Memory Card, External Hard Drive, EXPO
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Varies |
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You won't find a better solution than DigMyPics anywhere... we guarantee it!
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Nikon 9000 Slide Scanning. DigMyPics has it.
Others don't.
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See the difference
We scanned this Kodachrome slide on both the Nikon 5000 (used by
other companies) and then
on the Nikon 9000 (used by DigMyPics).
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Nikon 9000 Scanner
Used By DigMyPics
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Nikon 5000 Scanner |
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We then zoomed in on the boy at 100% resolution. Notice the freaky effect
on the boy's eyes as scanned by the Nikon 5000. We call that ICEy Eye
and it's a "feature" of the Nikon 5000 scanner's version of digital ICE.
The Nikon 9000 fixes this and other problems and is one of reasons we decided on
using the Nikon 9000 scanners on all of the slides we scan.
Learn more about the Nikon 9000 advantages and Digital ICE.
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Don't Want, Don't Pay™
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Once we scan and manually color and exposure correct each of your images you'll
be able to review your newly scanned photos online with Don't
Want, Don't Pay™ and delete the ones you don't want. We'll deduct the full
scanning charge for each deleted photo for up to 35% of the photos in each type
of photo in your order.
This saves you the time and frustration of looking through all of your photos to
decide what is worth sending in to scan, just send your entire collection and delete
the ones you don't want online! See for yourself!
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Scan Your Entire Photo & Film Collection
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Many people have
a variety of film types in their collection,
including 127, 126, 110, 35mm half frames and APS, in both color and black and white.
At DigMyPics, we scan ALL common slide formats with no hassle or compromise!
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DigMyPics Scans ALL These Slide & Negative Film Types
Most people have a variety of film types in their photo collection. We don't think you should have to pick and choose which ones are worth digitizing.
For Non-Standard Slides & Negatives
*35mm slides scanned at 7MP@2500dpi is more than enough to produce a quality 8x10 print @300dpi
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We scan and work with your photos in the TIFF format. Working in
TIFF produces a larger file, which takes longer to process, but results in a higher-quality
image. Other companies scan and edit in JPEG format, which is a faster process for them,
but the quality of the image will be degraded with each edit they make. We will
never charge you more to save your images in TIFF, so you can get TIFF,
JPEG, or both formats and you only pay for the extra discs that may be required.
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So why scan and work in TIFF?
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TIFF
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JPEG
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Lossless File: Editing and resaving results in no loss in quality
or degradation to the image.
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Lossy File: Every time it is edited and resaved there is a loss
in quality to the image.
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Used For:
- Editing or digitally restoring your images using photo editing software
- Archiving. Order a set of TIFF files to put in a safe deposit box or fireproof safe
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Use For:
- Viewing, emailing, creating web galleries and SlideShow Movies (low-res)
- Printing photos and photo gifts
- Burning discs to share (high-res)
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Pros:
- A TIFF file is more flexible than a JPEG because it retains all of its information
- You can create a JPEG from a TIFF file if you have the proper software
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Pros:
- JPEGs are a more common and supported by most applications
- A JPEG is about 1/4th the size of a TIFF
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Cons:
- A TIFF file is about 4x the size of a JPEG, which can make working with them slow
and cumbersome
- TIFF files are not supported by as many applications as JPEGs
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Cons:
- If you edit a JPEG, the saved file is compressed and the image is degraded
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Click here
to learn more about Resolutions and Megapixels!
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Fast Turn-Around Times
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With our Fast Turn Around Guarantee we promise to deliver
orders of 400 photos or less in 5 business days or less. And, we average
just 10-12 business days to complete orders of less than 1000 photos.
You can even view your images online as they are being scanned with our revolutionary
Real Time Scanning Service! You can check your
order online, anytime, day or night. Not only do you know where your photos are
at any given moment, you can even track your order's progress throughout the
entire scanning and transfer process!
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Extremely Pleased
- Awesome Service - Excellent Communication
“When I came across DigMyPics on the internet, I was pleased to know such
a service existed. Over the years I have used several types of film including 110,
APS and 35mm, recently converting to digital.
I wanted a quick and inexpensive way to convert all my negatives to digital
images for my family. I sent my 110 film off to a competitor and my APS
canisters to DigMyPics.
Exactly 2 weeks from the time I mailed my film, I had IN MY HANDS close to 2500
images scanned to DVD from DigMyPics. I still don't have my 250 images back from
the competitor after a month... they are somewhere in India.
And... I've printed images from my DigMyPics DVD. The quality is picture perfect!”
-Roberta
Texas, USA
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100% Satisfaction Guaranteed – Or You Don't Pay!!
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Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee ensures
that you will receive a product that is up to your standards or you don’t pay! We
think you’ll agree that going digital has never been more hassle-free!
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The Best Technicians in the Business
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DigMyPics has been digitizing photos and film for over 7 years! During that time,
we've assembled the industry's most skilled and talented group of university-educated
digitization technicians. Our staff loves photography as much as you do and we value
your photos like they were our own! We do all the work from our sole location in
Arizona, so you can feel good about supporting the American photographers and artists
that work at DigMyPics!
Our skilled photographers and artists always provide basic enhancement (color/exposure
correction, cropping and rotating to the proper orientation) on an image-by-image
basis. There is no automated image processing besides using Digital
ICE (dust, scratch and blemish removal) during the scanning of your color film.
See more samples of our work!
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Quality Customer Service
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From the moment we receive your order, to the moment it is shipped back to you,
our entire process takes place at our sole facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Because
all of our employees are under a single roof, we can offer a much more personalized
service!
Our experience is that when you have the opportunity to talk directly with the company's
employees who are working on your project you get a much more efficient and gratifying
experience and a superior final product! Want to
communicate with the technicians that are handling your order? You can at
DigMyPics! And don't be surprised if you receive a friendly call or email
from us during the process. All of our employees strive to get things done right
the first time. Sometimes that means picking up the phone or sending a quick email
if they need to clarify your preferences or have recommendations.
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Custom Named Folders & Files
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Do you envision your own library of digital images that is easy to reference for
a specific photo when you need it? A computer reads files numerically, then alphabetically.
At DigMyPics, we not only name your folders according to your instructions, we also
prefix the images with the same name for easy reference.
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Unique Thumbnail Album
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Get a printed set of all your images in a unique thumbnail album
that shows you all of the images on your discs along with their file names and disc
number. Imagine your entire collection of family photos in one book! The images
are clean, crisp, smudge proof,
and much better than any ink jet print. Easy to look at, easy to share, easy to
enjoy!
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Create a SlideShow Movie
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One of our most popular services is our SlideShow Movie
service. We can create a special DVD of your images that has the look of
an actual movie and plays right in your DVD player! We also offer a la carte customizable
options, such as music and chapter titles, to make your movie as elaborate or
as simple as you want!
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Secure Online Storage
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Our Expo service allows you to store your high-resolution
images online for a low subscription price. Every customer is automatically signed
up to try Expo FREE for 14 days once their order has been completed.
This allows us to keep a safe copy of your photos while they are being shipped back
to you. And of course, there is no obligation to purchase a subscription. Expo makes
it so easy to share and archive your photos or upload more directly from your computer.
Order prints and photo gifts directly from your Expo account!
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Transfer Your Photos to Picasa Web Albums
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DigMyPics customers can now transfer their scanned pictures
to Picasa Web Albums. From there, you can enjoy all the easy-to-use features and
get the most out of your digital prints! This FREE new service
makes it a snap to share all those old photos.
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Archival Storage Products
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Switch out that aluminum foil box for an archival slide storage box, or purchase
archival storage to send your next batch of photos to us.
When you add any archival storage product to your order, we will neatly place your
slides, prints, and negatives in the storage for you at no additional charge!
You get your photos and film safely returned to you ready to tuck away, while you
enjoy your new digital images!
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Nationally Acclaimed...
And Locally Loved.
Picture This!
All of your photos - slides, prints, and negatives- in a
single, easy to use digital format, then printed and indexed in our
professionally bound books!
You'll also enjoy DigMyPics exclusives:
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