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35mm slide (24x36mm)

The 35mm format is by far the most common slide format. Due to its width it is also called 35mm film. Convert 35mm slides to digital, starting at 10p per piece.

Medium or 120 film format (4x4cm to 6x9cm)

Medium format slides are sharper and have a higher resolution than 35mm slides. Thanks to their excellent image quality, they are still popular among professional photographers today.

Large format (9x12cm to 30x40cm)

Slides taken in large-format are produced at great expense and in very small numbers. They are used in areas where the highest precision is required, for example in architectural photography.

MEDIAFIX recommendation: Our high-end Hasselblad Flextight X5 is considered one of the best scanners in the world. The sharpness, shadow detail and plasticity of the scans is unsurpassed. Flextight scans are particularly suitable for photographers with advanced requirements, galleries, museums or archives.

Minox and pocket format (1.1×0.8cm resp. 1.7×1.3cm)

Minox and pocket formats, also called 110 film formats, are not widely used. The cameras that worked in these formats were not very technically advanced, so the slides are often not correctly exposed.

Half-format (1.8×2.4cm to 2.4×2.4cm)

In half-format, the classic 35mm film is exposed in the silent film format of 18x24mm rather than the usual 24x36mm. A shot in half-format is exactly half the size of a 35mm slide. AGFA further developed the half-format to 2.4×2.4cm.

Instamatic or 126 film format (2.8×2.8cm)

The Instamatic format simplified film loading considerably and was very popular because of its square dimensions, which were revolutionary at the time.

Panorama format (2.4×6cm)

In the panorama format, the usual 35mm film is used. However, the larger viewing angle allows the reproduction of a much larger image content. The panorama format is particularly suitable for landscape photography.

See our price list for the prices of digitising different slide formats.

Want to digitise your slides but you’re not sure about their format? Don’t worry. Contact us. We are happy to help!

We digitise all slide formats and frame types. We are also happy to digitise special formats and unframed or damaged slides for you.

Plastic frames

Most slides have plastic frames, which ensure the highest long-term stability and smooth digitisation with maximum quality.

Glass frames

Glass frames allow the slide to lie almost perfectly flat. However, the lack of air circulation between the glass and the image very often results in mould. If you want to digitize slides that are already older and have a glass frame, we recommend our wet cleaning service. This way you get the best possible result from the slide scan.

Cardboard frames

Cardboard frames are generally unsuitable for archiving. They have limited durability and are easily damaged by external factors. In addition, the adhesive comes off over time, causing the slide to slip in the frame and making projection more difficult.

Kodachrome

The very popular Kodachrome film was framed by Kodak in its own type of frame. The relief-like surface of the slide reflects light. While many slide scanners are unable to process this frame, MEDIAFIX is perfectly prepared for it.

Slide magazines are suitable for storage because they are designed to be lightproof, but their construction allows air circulation. MEDIAFIX uses universal magazines for digitisation.

Universal magazine – 36 or 50 slides/magazine

The most common slide magazine is the universal magazine. All slide mounts can be sorted and removed here. Usually 3mm-thick slide frames are used.

Paximat magazine – 36 or 50 slides/magazine

Paximat magazines are equipped with a lid and are closed on three sides. They can only be used with projectors specially designed for them.

LKM magazine – 60 or 80 slides/magazine

Thinner frames are used in the LKM magazine. This means that the slides are closer together. Up to 80 frames fit in one magazine. In addition, the LKM magazine is designed to prevent the slides falling out.

CS magazine – 40 or 100 slides/magazine

CS means Compact and Secure. With this type, a large number of slides are safely stored in a relatively small space. As with the LKM magazine, the slides are protected from falling out by hooks.

Round magazine – 100 slides/magazine

The round magazine requires a lot of space, but its design with a chute allows for a flat and thus consistently sharp projection of the slides. Glass frames are usually used for this purpose, as they are also the flattest.

Liesegang – 30 or 50 slides/magazine

This type of magazine is considered “spill-proof”. With the help of metal springs, the slides are protected from falling out. Matching lids additionally protect the slides from dust and dirt.