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Cost of collection copies
The following provides an approximate cost of copies based on the format of the copy.
Research
Digital images
| Digital download | $10 per image |
All images are scanned to the following standards:
- 300 dpi
- Actual size or 3000 x 2000 pixels
- Size of file: 6MB Grey scale or 18MB Colour
- Colour profile: CMYK or RGB
- File formats: TIFF or JPG
Turn-around time: five working days from receipt of payment, plus postage time if required.
Photographic prints
We use Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl
Note: Colour is only available if the original photograph is in colour. Prints normally have a small white border.
| Tone | Paper size | Image size | Price |
| Black + White | A4 - 29 x 21 cm | anything up to paper edges if required | $19 |
| A3 - 42 x 29 cm | anything up to paper edges if required | $22 | |
| A2 - 59 x 42 cm | anything up to paper edges if required | $30 | |
| Colour | A4 - 29 x 21 cm | anything up to paper edges if required | $23 |
| A3 - 42 x 29 cm | anything up to paper edges if required | $26 | |
| A2 - 59 x 42 cm | anything up to paper edges if required | $40 |
The image size can be as large as paper size, or to a smaller specification, as long as the original ratio of length to breadth is maintained. Non-standard shapes (round, square etc.) will be printed in the original shape.
A2 size prints require a high-resolution image file of minimum 18mb for a good quality reproduction.
Turn-around time: five working days from receipt of payment. Allow time for postage if required.
Microfiche and Microfilm prints
- Standard - print from microform as it comes on a public printer.
- Good quality image - digital print from microform with minor tidying up of flaws.
Staff print
| Size or type | Standard image |
| A4 | $2.50 |
| A3 | $3.80 |
| A2 | $10 |
| Digital download | $12 per scan |
Scan to PDF
Low resolution available only.
| Equipment | Scan type | Cost |
| Photocopier | 30c | |
| Overhead and flatbed scanner | Single scans, not consecutive, up to 3 | $10 |
| Consecutive pages, up to 25 | $40 | |
| Each additional page | 50c | |
| Tiff files converted to PDF (access copies) |
Single files, up to 3 |
$10 |
| Consecutive pages, up to 25 | $40 | |
| Each additional consecutive page | 50c | |
| Download to USB | $4 |
DIY print-copy
| Tone |
Size |
Price |
| Black + White |
A4 |
20c |
|
A3 |
30c |
|
| Colour | A4 | $1 |
| A3 | $2 |
Audio Visual, Maps, Plans, Large formats, Phototex, Re-Scans
Please ask a staff member.