Thanks Yves, this is just the type of info I was looking for. Sorry about
the late reply (Happy New Year). I have an Epson Perfection 3170 Photo
scanner (specs below). I was also wondering what format to save the photos
(jpeg, bmp, etc...).

Scanner type : Flatbed, color
Photoelectric device : Color CCD line sensor
Effective pixels : 27,200 x 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi
Scanning resolution : 3200 dpi (main scan), 6400 dpi with Micro Step (sub
scan)
Output resolution : 50 dpi to 6400 dpi (50 to 6400 dpi in 1 dpi increments,
12800 dpi.
12800 dpi performed with zoom function)
Color separation : RGB color filters on CCD
Image data : 16 bits per pixel per color internal - 1, 8, 16 bits per pixel
per color external
Line Art settings : Fixed threshold
Gamma correction : 1 type for user-defined

Any other tips will be appreciated,
M


"Yves Alarie" <rd50@@pitt.edu> wrote in message
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> It would help us help you if you tell us the scanner model so we know what
> kind of optical resolution is possible.
> Here is a general rule. For 35 mm film negative or slide, setting your
> scanner resolution at 2400 to 2700 dpi will be fine. Above this you gain
> very little and you get a very large file. You can drop this down to about
> 1500 and still get a very good display on your screen.
> The major issue when you scan is, will you print.
> The above, 2400 to 2700 dpi will yield a very good 8 x 10 print. At 1500,
a
> very good 5 x 7 print.
> If you do not intend to print, you can use a lower resolution. Do some
tests
> at lower resolution than my above suggestions and see how the output file
> looks like on your screen. If it looks good on your screen, it will look
> good on your TV if you copy the file to a DVD disk and you play it on your
> TV with a DVD player. However, don't expect a miracle on your TV. It has
> less resolution than your PC screen.
>
>
> "Micus" <None@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> > Hi All and Merry Christmas,
> >
> > I'm recently bought a scanner with a 35mm film negative adapter. I
> want
> > to scan a bunch of old negatives and place them on a CD for my parents.
> > However, I have no idea what resolution and format to store the photos.
At
> > first, they will be viewed primarily on an 17"-19" monitor, but I would
> also
> > like to have them at a TV quality resolution. Any help will be greatly
> > appreciated...
> >
> > Thanks In Advance,
> > M
> >
> >
>
>