Our top-of-the-range photographic film scanning department consists of a drum and flatbed scanner, capable of capturing exceptional detail and tone; as well as flatbed scanning and CCD scans.
We also offer a cost-effective bulk scanning service using modern scanning techniques, and vintage images enhance and repair with careful retouching to bring back their original quality, reproducing perfectly time after time.
Metro has built a reputation for volume archive photo scans, scanning complete photo film libraries and vintage material from any origination, including photo prints and slides, to large format negatives.
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It is not only the superior quality of the prints produced – whether they be silver gelatin, c-type, or archival pigment prints – but also Metro’s high level of customer service that makes them a pleasure to work with.
It is not only the superior quality of the prints produced – whether they be silver gelatin, c-type, or archival pigment prints – but also Metro’s high level of customer service that makes them a pleasure to work with.
At Vogue and National Portrait Gallery we can say, without any question, how much we appreciate the quality of the work and service provided by Metro.
At Vogue and National Portrait Gallery we can say, without any question, how much we appreciate the quality of the work and service provided by Metro.
I’ve worked with Metro for over twenty years – retouching and printing for exhibitions, both in UK and internationally. The team have always been great in producing my work to a high level.
I’ve worked with Metro for over twenty years – retouching and printing for exhibitions, both in UK and internationally. The team have always been great in producing my work to a high level.
Metro’s professionalism, quality & genuine dedication to photographic talent make them our number one choice for exhibition production & printing.
Metro’s professionalism, quality & genuine dedication to photographic talent make them our number one choice for exhibition production & printing.
Drum scanning enables you to create impeccable large-scale colour or black and white Lambda or Giclée photo prints. Drum scanners continue to be the tool of choice for high-end film applications because drum scanners are capable of capturing very subtle details in film originals, producing exceptionally smooth tonal gradients.
While not as high quality as our drum scans, we also offer CCD scans from both medium format and 35mm film frames. These are suitable for printing up to A3 (20mb CCD scan) or A4(10mb CCD scan) or on screen use.
Our Kodak IQ Smart flatbed scanner can produce 300dpi images, and we can produce higher or lower dpi’s on request. While drum scanners are capable of scanning both reflective and transmissive artwork, a good-quality flatbed scanner can produce excellent scans from reflective artwork up to A3 or 11×16 inches in size.
Scans are produced at 600dpi or 300dpi, depending on the process, but we can produce higher or lower dpi’s on request. We can scan any size of flexible media up to 22×18 inches physical dimension. Film is mounted in an oil bath enclosed in an acetate sleeve, eliminating most surface marks or scratching.
Over the years we have worked on and serviced some of the most prestigious professional photography archives in the world, from celebrity-based images to the classical photographers and works of historic importance. We continue to hold these archives digitally for print and sale. From Beaton to Parkinson; Getty to Bailey and O’Neill, the list is expansive. Clients have trusted us with their precious film for over thirty years.
We also offer a cost-effective bulk scanning service using modern scanning techniques, and it is possible to repair and enhance vintage images with careful retouching to bring back their original quality, reproducing perfectly time after time.
Get in touch with us to discuss your project.
