Digitization Equipment in the Digital Literacy Lab

Epson Perfection V550 Photo Color Scanner

The Epson Perfection V550 Photo Color Scanner is great for photographs, artwork, and more. The scanner has a double-sided lighting feature that allows for scanning photo negatives. We have trays for 35mm film, 35mm slides, and 120mm film. We have 3 available for use in the Digital Literacy Lab.

• Scanner Type: Flatbed color scanner with TPU
• Photoelectric Device: EPSON MatrixCCD Line Sensor
• Optical Resolution:6400 dpi with Epson MatrixCCD
• Hardware Resolution:6400 x 9600 dpi with Micro Step Drive™ technology
• Maximum Resolution:12,800 dpi
• Color Bit Depth:48-bits per pixel internal / external
• Grayscale Bit Depth:16-bits per pixel internal / external
• Effective Pixels:54,400 x 74,880 (6400 dpi)
• Maximum Scan Area:8.5" x 11.7," TPU 2.7" x 9.5"
• Optical Density:3.4 Dmax

Epson Expression 11000XL Photo Scanner

The Epson Expression 11000XL Photo Scanner is great for photographs, newspapers, documents, and large artwork. This scanner is particularly great if you are looking for scanning line art or a large quantity of photographs. 

• Scanner Type: Flatbed color image scanner
• Optical Resolution:2400 dpi
• Hardware Resolution:2400 x 4800 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology
• Maximum Resolution:12,800 x 12,800 dpi
• Color Bit Depth:48-bits per pixel internal / external1
• Grayscale Bit Depth:16-bits per pixel internal / external1
• Effective Pixels:87,840 pixels / line (2400 dpi)
• Maximum Scan Area:12.2" x 17.2"
• Optical Density: Color Epson MatrixCCD line sensor

Additional Tools for Scanning

• Air blaster for dusting
• Microfiber cloths
• Screen cleaner

A couple of tutorial videos can be found on Tulsa Library's Youtube Channel here and here. Tim Heubeck also has a great tutorial here. 

Light Box

The Light Box can be used for previewing slides and negatives prior to digitizing them with the scanners. 

FUNAI DVD Recorder/VCR with Elgato Video Capture

The Funai DVD Recorder/VCR with Elgato Video Capture can be used to convert VHS to mp4. With an mp4, you can share with friends and family, burn to a DVD, or save it on a flash drive.

Elgato Video Capture automatically detects NTSC, SECAM, PAL and PAL/60 video formats for worldwide compatibility.

• Video resolution: 640×480 (4:3) or 640×360 (16:9)
• Video format Mac Software: H.264 at 1.4 MBit/sec or MPEG-4 at 2.4 MBit/se
• Audio: AAC, 48kHZ, 128 kBit/sec

Generated files can be synced with video capable iPads, iPods, iPhones and Apple TV and can be edited in iMovie or Windows Live Movie Maker without re-encoding.

A tutorial video can be found on Tulsa Library's Youtube Channel. We also have step-by-step instructions with screenshots available here.

Motorized VHS-C Cassette Adapter

The Motorized VHS-C Casette Adapter can be used to adapt your VHS-C cassette tapes to fit into the Funai DVD VCR.

Sony DV and Mini-DV Recorder/VCR with Elgato Video Capture

The Sony DV/Mini-DV Player with Elgato Video Capture can be used to convert DV and Mini-DV to mp4. With an mp4, you can share with friends and family, burn to a DVD, or save it on a flash drive.

Elgato Video Capture automatically detects NTSC, SECAM, PAL and PAL/60 video formats for worldwide compatibility.

• Video resolution: 640×480 (4:3) or 640×360 (16:9)
• Video format Mac Software: H.264 at 1.4 MBit/sec or MPEG-4 at 2.4 MBit/se
• Audio: AAC, 48kHZ, 128 kBit/sec

Generated files can be synced with video capable iPads, iPods, iPhones and Apple TV and can be edited in iMovie or Windows Live Movie Maker without re-encoding.

A tutorial video can be found on Tulsa Library's Youtube Channel. We also have step-by-step instructions with screenshots available here.

Ion Archive LP

The Ion Archive LP, Digital Conversion Turntable with Built-in Stereo Speakers can be used to convert LP to mp3m with Audacity.

• Connects to computer via USB to turn records into digital music files
• Software automatically separates tracks
• Works with 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records

A tutorial video can be found on Tulsa Library's Youtube Channel. We also have step-by-step instructions with screenshots available here. The Audacity Manual provides in-depth instructions for using the conversion software. 

Ion Tape 2 PC

The Ion Tape 2 PC, Cassette Conversion System can be used to convert cassette to mp3 with Audacity.

• Transfers music from your tapes to your computer
• Included EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter create convenient mp3s of all your cassettes
• Dual-dubbing cassette decks for tape-to-tape conversion
• Works with Metal and Chrome cassette tapes

A tutorial video can be found on Tulsa Library's Youtube Channel. The Audacity Manual provides in-depth instructions for using the conversion software. 

BestDuplicator DVD Duplicator Burner Tower

The BestDuplicator DVD Duplicator built in LG 24X M-Disc Support Burner (1 to 5 Target) Copier Tower can be used to make copies of your home DVDs.

• SATA DVD Duplicator

ReflexBlu XS Blu-ray Duplicator

The ReflexBlu XS Blu-ray Duplicator can be used to burn copies of your home BluRay discs.

• 2 full Blu-ray Discs per hour, 8 full DVDs per hour, 14 full CDs per hour

 Wolverine MovieMaker-PRO

The Wolverine MovieMaker-Pro can be used to covert Super8 and 8mm reals to digital video. It supports reels up to 9". It does not capture sound. 

• Image sensor: 3.53 Mega pixels (2304H x 1536V) 1/3" CMOS sensor
• Display: Color 2.4" TFT LCD
• Exposure control: Auto/Manual (-2.0 to 2.0)
• White balance: Auto
• Resolution 1080P
• Frame rate: 20 frames
• Scan method: Video
• Film type: 8 mm and Super 8 roll film up to 9" reels
• File Output format: MP4
• External memory: SD/SDHC memory card up to 32 GB

Wolverine 8mm and Super 8 Film Reel Converter Scanner

The Wolverine 8mm and Super 8 Film Reel Converter Scanner can be used to convert Super8 and 8mm reels to digital video. It does not capture sound.

• Image sensor: 3.53 Mega pixels (2304H x 1536V) 1/3" CMOS sensor
• Display: Color 2.4" TFT LCD
• Exposure control: Auto/Manual (-2.0 to 2.0)
• White balance: Auto
• Resolution 720P
• Frame rate: 30 frames
• Scan method: Video
• Film type: 8 mm and Super 8 roll film in 5" or 3" reel
• File Output format: MP4
• External memory: SD/SDHC memory card up to 32 GB

A video tutorial for using the machine can be found on Wolverine Data's Youtube.

3.5" Floppy Disk Drive

The 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable can be used to access files on 3.5" floppy disks.

• Data capacity: 720KB/1.44MB (Formatted)
• USB DATA Transfer Rate: Full speed/12 Mbps 
• Data Transfer Rate:250 Lbits(720KB)/500 Kbits (1.44MB)

Digital Literacy Lab staff have made a series of video tutorials available on the Tulsa Library YouTube channel. There are several other video tutorials available online. Check out Tim Huebeck's tutorial on scanning film with the Epson V550 Perfection. 

A video tutorial for the 8mm and Super8 Converter can be found on Wolverine Data's Youtube.

A DIY Digitization class is hosted monthly in the Digital Literacy Lab. Our schedule changes every month. You can find our latest technology offerings on our Online Event Guide. You can filter the calendar by searching with the tag "Digital Literacy Lab".

Have you attended our DIY Digitization class, watched the video tutorials, and still need some help? Consider setting up a Book-a-Librarian appointment with Digital Literacy Lab staff. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come/first-served basis.