On 20/2/08 08:45, in article ,
"Charlie Pridham" wrote:

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On 19/2/08 19:34, in article ,
"Charlie Pridham" wrote:

I do talks for garden clubs but my slide projector is starting to show
its age and will need replacing. I was thinking that I ought to consider
changing over to a digital projector but there seem to be several types.
I seldom project onto a bigger than 4'X4' screen.
Also digital images, what's the sort of file size that's required for
reasonable quality? and will scanning my existing slides give good enough
quality? (I have 2000+ slides and the thought of having to retake them
all is a bit daunting!)
I would be grateful for any hints, tips or comments from people who have
changed over.

I had my first web site lesson this am and the tutor used one of these - a
new gadget IME! I'll forward your query to him and ask him what he thinks.
He was doing a direct computer to projector job.

I have been watching other speakers who are using them and have decided
that a stand alone model would be best (one less thing to go wrong!) but
its realy the images that are giving me cause for concern, particuarly
ones which are a historical sequence telling a story, I mean you can go
back and retake a flower picture but you can not go back in time! if I
can scan some of those I think I may take the plunge

I got this reply from him this morning, Charlie. He's in Totnes, so if you
want me to put you in touch with each other, just email me. I sent you my
new address, I hope!

"your friend can probably get a suitable projector for about £200 -£250 now
as there are some real bargains about - but not from a normal retail outlet
- scanning his slides would easiest be done by a lab which has a batch
scanner & while it would cost a bit wouldn't break the bank. I will happily
talk to him if you wish"


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