Converting Microfiche to PC files

[markyb74]

Hi,

Does anyone have any experiences regarding converting a set of microfiche parish records to files that can be viewed on the PC. I have several hundred pages of them so the idea of trying to do it myself doesn't appeal. Any views on how to do this, who do avoid, who is good will be much appreciated.

Mark

[Indaloman]

I'd be interested too. As I want a hard copy of Tysoe PR's and they are on microfishe only

[km1971]

This was discussed a few weeks ago - http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,451484.msg3134737.html#msg3134737

In summary it will cost a minimum order charge of £50 to have it done professionally, and that there is no satisfactory way of doing it yourself, except to find a reader and then photograph the screen, then typing the information onto the PC.

Ken

[markyb74]

Hi Ken,

Thanks, I read that thread with interest however there was no review of any company that does this professionally. So, it would be useful to find out if anyone has had any experience of getting this sort of work done.

Mark

[mjhill61]

If you live anywhere near an LDS Family research center, they may be able to convert a microfiche film to a digital file. My local LDS center will do it for free without trying to convert me!
Type "LDS Family Research Center locations" into your browser, then enter your geographic info, you will be given the closet center to where you live. If there isn't one close to you, try phoning them and arranging to do it through the mail. My center only requires a thumbdrive to copy to.

Hope this helps

Cheers

[markyb74]

Thanks mjhill61 that is interesting to know.

Regards,

Mark