35mm Microfilm Roll Scanning

B A Micrographics can convert any 35mm microfilm roll images to digital format, using the latest scanning technology to produce the best possible images.

The original (1st generation microfilm) 35mm microfilm roll will be silver halide / gelatin film usually in negative format (white information on a black background), and should have been microfilmed to BS4210-2 1977 replaced by ISO 3272-2 1994. However experience shows that this was not always the case, and many 35mm microfilm roll images can be of poor quality or low contrast. This problem can be caused by over or under exposure, sub-standard original drawings, incorrect processing of the microfilm, or poor storage and use of the microfilm roll. If the original microfilm roll has been used in the past on a microfilm reader printer to view or print from, there is likely to be damage to the film emulsion. This damage could be scratches that may obscure some information, and possibly show on the resulting scans, especially if the microfilm is positive image (black information on a clear / white background).

If the 35mm roll of microfilm to be scanned is a diazo, or silver duplicate copy (2nd generation microfilm), or a positive image, obtaining a good quality reproduction may be challenging, and require a scanning technician to manually make adjustments to the scanner software settings to achieve the best possible results.

B A Micrographics have the experience and expertise to advise you on any problems there may be with your microfilms. We will also produce samples from your microfilms before any scanning commences.

No matter how large, small or complex your digitisation project is,

B A Micrographics have the experience and expertise to complete the work to the agreed specification and standard.

Please contact us with your requirements either by our contact form or phone.