Would anyone recommend using these for photo storage?
1858657
ABSOLUTELY! They are terrific to use for storing photos. I highly recommend them!
1858658
I'm not sure but I don't think the bags are archival so may degrade your photos over time.
1858659
i think so , but i am no expert on archival issues. best ask the people at at adorama
1611135
They work fine for photos...have been using them for years with no problems.
1983638
If the photos are super, super precious, you may think about burning them to a DVD for storage like others have mentioned. Hard drives of any sort, are always a bit more volatile (less robust) forms of long term storage than media like dvd, cd, tape, etc. But they're extremely easy and convenient to deal with, hence their allure. Like other's have mentioned, sample a few photos that you write there to be sure you may open them. Even try to open on some one else's mac.
497742
It's a good idea, but I'd definitely recommend backing up all of your images to DVD as well. Additionally, I'd recommend maybe looking into an online backup service - Mozy is what I use, and it's free up to 2GB. Another good free program that may help you sort your images is Picasa.
1999583
I don't think so. I am not at home, but an 8x10 photo completely fills it. That's why I like them; there is no free space. I worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing and we used some heavy poly sleeves to protect batch records, so I know they are out there. I've forgotten the source...might look at lab or safety suppliers. Good hunting!
1362807
Sure. I wonder whether the photos might bend, though, when they're stacked up more loosely. The internal cases give them more structure.
418945
I honestly don't know. I only use them to copy movies because the 4.7GB disks don't have enough room. As long as the volume is less than 8.5GB's it should be fine.
967122
http://www.c-lineproducts.com/qp424-35mm-storage-photo.html description doesn't specify archival quality. Have noted no deterioration of photos in 2 years but certainly that may not be indicative
752708
I bought one of those for a hobby. I have pictures of favorite, handsome celebrity and use that container for the photos that are 4 x 6 size. Can store up to 100 4 x 6 photos in each little container.
1106932
That's what I've used it for. I think it does a great job with them. I've compared them to the photos I got scanned from photo bin and they were about the same but without all the hassle of mailing them off and in the end is much better cost wise. Its hard to get them all to be perfectly straight when fed through if you do it in a hurry but theres a tool in their software that before you save them into your computer, you can crop them a little to make them straight. I'm actually not going to use my remaining groupons for photo bin and use the doxie cause its just as good. One caveat, I'm copying older photos so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Maybe newer ones won't be as sharp, don't know.
1207356
They should be great for it. They are really good at holding a charge for a long time while being stored and for delivering their power very quickly. The 2 major things a camera requires.
1464285
Sorry Jan, I've not used these for photos yet. I use these boxes for storing individual beading projects. I have dozens of different beading projects and I use a box for each project. That way if I have to do any repairs on my jewelry I have exactly the beads I used when I did the original piece of jewelry. Have you had problems storing photos in these boxes? I'm planning to move soon and will need photo storage and had considered buying more of these boxes. Would really like to know if you've had experience with using these boxes. Thanx
1556897
I hear they are better for video than photography since they are constantly on. I use them for lighting while I paint myself.
884747
You would be far better off to get an SSD and USB 3.0 UASP enclosure...you would spend about the same amount of money to get twice the speed and twice the storage for your photos. :)
140976
You could probably put one or two pictures in these boxes, but there is a shallow hub in the center of the box that might create a wear point on your pictures. You would probably be better advised to find a small photo album to keep pictures in.
1945883
Yes. They're not like the nails you'd get with cheap picture hangers, but more like thick/long tacks (very strong) tacks. They do minimal damage to walls and can be easily pulled out if you need /want to reposition you frames for any reason. These hangers are the best for hanging art /photos flush on the wall. Definitely pay attention to the weight limit of the hangers you're getting - they range from 10 lbs to 500 lbs. The size of the hanger differs, as well as the length /thickness of the tack.
1157605
Yes I would think they would be great. My issue with the unit was they have no place to mount on a tripod.