Organize Your Slides With a Slide Viewer

Where Do You Start With Hundreds of Slides?

You've got hundreds or thousands of slides that need organizing into logical order. The thought alone can be overwhelming. Where do you even begin?

Option 1: Use a Traditional Slide Projector

Do you have a working 35mm slide projector? If so, you could spend hours in a darkened room viewing your slides and sorting through them to find the ones worth scanning. While this method works, it's time-consuming and requires patience. The end result can be worth the effort—if you have the time.

The projector problem: If you don't own a working projector, you're facing a challenge. Kodak no longer manufactures 35mm slide projectors. You might find a used one at Goodwill or on eBay, but expect to pay a premium with no warranty. Plus, replacement bulbs are expensive and hard to find.

Option 2: A Better Solution—Handheld Slide Viewers

There's a much more practical alternative: an affordable, portable slide viewer. These devices are far better than holding slides up to a lamp or window, and they don't require a dark room or complex setup.

Recommended: Pana-Vue Automatic Viewer

Key features that make slide organization easier:

• Large viewing screen: 2⅝" square magnified display lets you clearly see slide details
• Batch viewing: Stack and view up to 36 slides at once
• Easy operation: Simple push-pull mechanism advances slides
• Bright magnification: 4X magnification with automatic lighting
• Flexible power: Works with 2 "D" batteries or optional AC adapter for extended use

Is It Perfect for Thousands of Slides?

For massive collections, a handheld viewer might not be the fastest method—but it's practical, portable, and won't break the bank. You can work at your own pace in normal lighting, making it far more convenient than setting up projection equipment.