Once you start viewing photos on your system, you might be motivated to convert your old pile of negatives into electronic form. The process for this is to feed the negatives into a specialized film scanner. The optical quality and speed of film scanners varies, and prices range from $300 to $1500+.
Consider using a professional to convert your negatives:
- Paragon Dispaly Group (AKA Foto 1): http://www.paragondisplay.com/