Collodion wet plates
Careful handling and professional digital capture for historic photographic material.
PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM DIGITISATION
Glass Plate Negative Scanning
We specialise in digitising historic glass plate negatives from the 1850s through the early twentieth century, including collodion wet plates and gelatin dry plates.
Specialist Glass Plate Negative Scanning
Glass plate negatives can suffer cracking, haze, efflorescence and other deterioration. Careful handling and controlled scanning help preserve the photographic information they contain.
Gelatin dry plates
Suitable for family archives, private collections, museums and heritage organisations.
Historic glass negatives
Digital files make valuable photographic collections easier to preserve and access.
Photographic Film & Glass Plate Digitisation Calculator
Identify your photographic film or plates, view our digitisation prices and calculate an estimate. Quantity discounts are automatically applied.
1. Standard Photographic Film
Common family photographic film formats. Select the image that most closely resembles the film you have.
2. APS & 110 Photographic Film
Smaller cartridge-based photographic formats. APS film is normally supplied in cartridges, while 110 film is a compact cartridge format.
3. Medium Format Film – Sizes & Film Bases
Medium format film is available in several image sizes. The actual frame size depends on the camera and format. Select the closest format below, then choose the film base in the calculator.
Important – Nitrate and Acetate Film Assessment:
Medium format nitrate and acetate film will require an assessment before digitisation to establish its condition and level of deterioration. We will check for signs such as shrinkage, warping, brittleness, curling, vinegar syndrome or other chemical deterioration. The assessment helps determine safe handling, the appropriate digitisation method and whether any additional conservation measures are needed. The final quotation may depend on the condition of the material.
4. Photographic Glass Plates & Lantern Slides
Historic glass plate negatives and positive lantern slides. These materials may require additional handling and assessment.
5. Sheet Film, Transparencies & X-Ray Film
Large-format sheet film and specialist photographic transparencies, including historic and technical collections.
1. Standard Photographic Film – Pricing Table
110 film: Due to its very fine grain, 110 slides and negatives must first be digitised to Publication TIFF before conversion to JPEG. The Publication TIFF rate therefore applies.
2. APS & 110 Photographic Film – Pricing
3. Medium Format Film – Pricing
All medium format roll film and cut film formats use the same quantity-based pricing structure as 4 x 5 sheet film. Prices shown are per image / original and are for archival TIFF digitisation. Nitrate and acetate film require a condition assessment before a final quotation can be confirmed.
4. Lantern Slides & Photographic Glass Plates
5. Sheet Film, Transparencies & X-Ray Film
Minimum order value: £25.00 excluding VAT (£30.00 including VAT).
Historic glass plates, nitrate film, deteriorating acetate film and fragile emulsions may require additional handling and assessment. If you are unsure about your film type, please contact our team.
Historic glass plates, nitrate film, deteriorating acetate film and fragile emulsions may require additional handling and assessment. If you are unsure about your film type, please contact our team.
Need Help Identifying Your Photographic Film?
Our team can help identify your collection and recommend the most appropriate digitisation service.Oxford Duplication Centre
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Telephone: 01865 457000
Email: cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com
www.oxfordduplicationcentre.com
Digital Preservation & Access
We can produce digital files suitable for preservation, access, research, publication and sharing. Output requirements can be discussed according to the condition, size and intended use of the original material.
Collection care: Original photographic material remains important after digitisation. We handle historic plates and film carefully and work to minimise unnecessary handling.
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Discuss Your Collection
For advice on identifying, preparing or digitising photographic film, contact Oxford Duplication Centre on 01865 457000.
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