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| | *Please see this website for more information about [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-memories-preservation-center FamilySearch Library Memory Lane] |
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| ==Memory Lane - The Family Memories Preservation Center==
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| Memory Lane, the Family Memories Preservation Center, is a place where you can convert audio and visual memories into a digital format. The center is a comfortable space filled with up-to-date tools for anyone to preserve and share family memories and artifacts. The center includes various preservation equipment to digitize photos, slides, videos, 8mm and super 8 film reels, audio tapes, reel to reel tapes, scrapbooks and more. This free resource is offered courtesy of the FamilySearch Library.
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| *Reservations are recommended but not required. Those with reservations will be given priority. RESERVATIONS can be made on the FamilySearch Library at [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/library-services FamilySearch Library Services].
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| *Memory Lane is open during regular FamilySearch Library HOURS. Learn more about the Library hours [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit here].
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| ===Preparing for Your Memory Lane Visit===
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| To prepare for your Memory Lane visit:
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| *Please arrive on time. Allow sufficient time to park and walk to the Library. Learn more about downtown parking [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit here].
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| *Memory Lane is located on the 2nd floor of the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit FamilySearch Library]. Upon arrival check in and the staff will assist you to your reserved station.
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| *If you are more than 15 minutes late to your appointment the equipment may no longer be available.
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| *You are required to monitor the equipment during the entirety of your digitizing session. Transferring video and film occurs in real time. Bring a laptop or project to work on while the VHS, audio and film transfers.
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| *Expand and review the sections below for the specific type of equipment you have reserved.
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| By preparing for your visit to Memory Lane, you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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| ===How to Have a Successful Digitizing Session===
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| Dropdown title=Scan Photos|}}
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| The FamilySearch Library has several types of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents photo scanning equipment] and can accommodate most sizes of photos. Tips for preparing your photos:
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| *Gently clean your photos, front and back. Learn how to safely clean photos here.
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| *Remove all the dust and sticky debris.
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| *Sort and organize your photos.
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| *Make sure the photos face the same direction.
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| *Group the photos by size.
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| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
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| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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| By preparing your photos you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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| Dropdown title=Scan Documents|}}
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| FamilySearch Memory Lane has a variety of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/photos-and-documents flatbed scanning equipment] to accommodate your scanning needs. Tips for scanning your documents:
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| *Gently remove dust and debris from your documents.
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| *Organize and group your documents by size.
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| *Documents of the same size can be scanned, front and back, in a rapid feed scanner.
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| *Fragile documents are best scanned on a flatbed scanner.
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| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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| By organizing and preparing your documents you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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| Dropdown title=Scan Books and Journals|}}
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| The FamilySearch Library has book scanners to accommodate journals, scrapbooks, family histories, photo albums and more. These specialty book scanners do not require a reservation and are located on the 3rd floor. Learn more about our book scanners [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/equipment-reservations here]. Tips for scanning your books and journals:
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| *Clean, dust and organize your materials.
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| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
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| *Please do not digitize materials under copyright.
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| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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| By preparing your materials you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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| Dropdown title=Scan Slides|}}
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| Memory Lane can accommodate slide scanning on a flatbed scanner or with a Kodak slide carrousel. Tips for scanning your slides:
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| *Clean the slides of all dust and debris. Learn more about cleaning slides and negatives here.
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| *Organize and sort your slides by size, 35mm and 126mm.
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| *Rotate all slides to landscape orientation.
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| *Damaged or fragile slides can be captured using a flatbed scanner.
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| *Thick plastic bordered slides can be best captured using a flatbed scanner.
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| *Our equipment will accommodate Kodak slide carrousels.
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| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
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| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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| By preparing your slides you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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| Dropdown title=Scan Negatives|}}
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| Memory Lane equipment includes flatbed scanners for digitizing strip film negatives. Roll negatives can be digitized on a ProScan 3000 Ultra microfilm scanner located on the 2nd floor near Memory Lane. Learn more about scanning negatives here. Tips for preparing your negatives:
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| *Gently dust and wipe clean your negatives. Learn more about cleaning negatives here.
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| *Sort negatives with the shinny side forward.
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| *Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
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| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment you reserved [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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| By preparing your negatives you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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| Dropdown title=Transfer VHS to Digital Conversion|}}=
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| Bring your VHS or VHS-C tapes to convert into digital format.
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| <br>Video Tape Conversion Tips:
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| *Rewind all tapes before arriving for your session. A rewinder is not provided.
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| *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
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| *Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
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| *Review instructions on how to use the equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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| Dropdown title=Camcorder Conversion|}}
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| Bring your Handycam, regular, or mini cassettes to convert into digital format.
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| <br>Tips for Camcorder Conversion
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| *Rewind all tapes before arriving for your appointment. A rewinder is not provided.
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| *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
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| *Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
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| *Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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| Dropdown title=Audio Tape Conversion|}}
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| Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
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| <br>Audio Tape Conversion Tips:
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| *Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
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| *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
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| link to the chart
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| Dropdown title=Reel to Reel Movie Conversion|}}
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| Bring your reel to reel movies to convert to digital format.
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| <br>Reel to Reel Conversion Tips:
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| *Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
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| *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
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| link to the chart
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| *Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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| Dropdown title=8mm Movie Conversion|}}
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| Bring your 8mm and Super8 movies to convert to digital format.
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| <br>Movie Conversion Tips:
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| *Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
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| *You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
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| *Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
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| link to the chart
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| *Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
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| ===Equipment and Instructions===
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| Dropdown title=Epson 50000 Scanner|}}
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| *[https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/WorkForce-Series/Epson-WorkForce-DS-50000/s/SPT_B11B204121#video Instruction Video] - Video
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| Dropdown title=Epson FF 680W Photo System|}}
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUDXsCYgMww?time_continue=14&feature=emb_title How to Load Your Photos] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/04uJgP8sQ34 How to Scan Special Photos] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/rZeNaEefKQM?feature=youtu.be How to Scan Documents] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQeWEaDiiCQ How to Scan and Organize Your Photos] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/axnPHU246mw How to Share Your Photos Using Windows] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixh7wPd38aA Best Way to Scan 2,500 Photos] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/EAhtzOfvTVM How to Clean Inside Your Scanner] - Video
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| Dropdown title=Epson V600 Color Scanner|}}
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/42gbBxBudxM Scanning Photos, Negatives, and Slides Using the Epson V600] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/q8StGDhzEwQ Scanning Slides with the Epson V600] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/xs7tmOyYpxk Epson V600 Fladbed Scanner How to Scan 35mm Slides] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/4G2L5dHBSy0 How I Edit and Scan Color Negative Film – Epson V600] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/xT3F7Q-mgMY Epson V600 Tutorial – Scanning Photo Prints] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/abeEJPXoUg8?t=0s&index=6&list=PL8_W4As_MdvEulGNcne6fia_DfhToe7I5 Scan LARGE Negative on Any Scanner] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/2buwklEqvmU Scanning Film with Epson V600] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/lKHmEpcIpMU Let’s Compare a 24 Bit vs. 48 Bit Scan] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0KT_x-ENIk?t=0s&index=7&list=PL8_W4As_MdvEulGNcne6fia_DfhToe7I5 Scanning OLD 6x9, 6x8, 6x6 and 645 Negatives] - Video
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| Dropdown title=Epson V850 Scanner|}}
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| Scanning photographs on the V850 is almost identical to the V600 (the software is the same). You can also read the user’s guide to gain an in-depth understanding of how to use this equipment.<br>
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/xT3F7Q-mgMY Scanning Photos on the Epson V600] - Video
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| *[https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41530/index.html Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide] - Video
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| The following video link provides helpful information on scanning negatives and slides:<br>
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLIY2BVbvsg Basic Film Scanning on an Epson V850 | BYU Print Lab (Negatives, Slides)] - Video
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| Dropdown title=Reel to Reel and Cassette|}}
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| '''Cassette'''<br>
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| *(the video you have on your sharepoint can be loaded to Youtube and then we can link to it - you might have to clear this with Jennifer, unless you want a "missionary" to do it on their off time and donate it to us to use)
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| *(the document we can pdf and upload to the Wiki)
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| '''Reel to Reel'''<br>
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| (the document we can pdf and upload to the Wiki)
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| Dropdown title=ScanPro 2000 or 3000|}}
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/KwtBpnIqd78 Loading Microfilm on a ScanPro 2000 Machine] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/50SG334hepQ ScanPro 2200 Auto Fiche Carrier – Automatic Microfiche Scanning] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/7RUvihlo-XQ ScanPro All In One Microfiom & Microfiche Scanner] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5JqLDu7HfM ScanPro Microfilm Scanner] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/HiksVh7rDsI Using ScanPro at Brooks] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/oKw4x_uEsiw How to Load Microfilm Into The ScanPro 2000] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/jttNig7rc18 Using the ScanPro 3000 Microfilm Reader] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/fQW8HUZQbgs ScanPro 3000 Ultra High Resolution Microfilm Scanner – 26MP Camera] - Video
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| (We can upload the pdf if you have rights to it or know who wrote it)
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/9jzXrR1Dmfw Wolverine 8mm and Super8 Movie reels to Digital MovieMaker] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/-FQyEJNUbcs Wolverine Film Scanner Evaluation and Quality Check] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/OFtP8KC6wDI Wolverine Film Scanner Second Look] - Video
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVlAZr30Axg Wolverine 8mm & Super * Digitizer! Best Showcase & Review!] - Video
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