Photo, Slide and Film Scanner
A photo scanner is a device that scans media and creates a high quality digital file. Our Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner can scan a variety of physical media formats to digital files.
Using the Photo Scanner
You can scan:
- Photos
- 35mm strip film
- 35mm slides
- 6cm x 22cm format transparencies
- Other flat documents up to A4
We also have Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo software available in our creative space to correct colour, edit imperfections and restore images.
Christchurch City Libraries have two Photo Scanners.
Tūranga, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
We have an Epson Perfection V600 available to anyone interested in digitizing their photos or slides. Use our Book a Creative form to arrange a time that suits you to get one-on-one help, or talk to a staff member to make a booking.
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Drop into a free Creative Time session on Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am to find out more, or use our Use our Book a Creative form to arrange a time that suits you to get one-on-one help.
- One is located in the Audio/Visual studio on Level 4 Auahatanga, Tūranga
- The other is located in the makerspace at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Technical Specifications
Model: Epson Perfection V600 Photo
Type: Flatbed A4 colour image scanner
Optical Resolution: 6400dpi x 9600dpi
Document Size: A4 maximum
Output Resolution: 50 – 6400 (1dpi step), 9600, 12800dpi
Design Constraints
A4 maximum scan area
Scan time and file size varies depending on quality selected
Indrani Bedi has scanned over 1500 slides and negatives using the Photo Scanner on Tūranga, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Indrani came to the Creative Time sessions at Tūranga with thousands of photos and slides dating back more than 50 years and learned how to use the technology to digitize her precious memories. With help from library staff, Indrani gained the confidence to use the technology on her own and has become a familiar and friendly face at the central library.
Hear from more people who who have made things happen with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi in Ngā Kōrero Auaha – Creative Stories
