Floppy disk Canon VF-50
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Hello everyone
I found some VF-50 floppy disks from the time I had a Canon Ion PC.
Is there a lab that can transfer the photos to USB?
Best regards
André
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I found some VF-50 floppy disks from the time I had a Canon Ion PC.
Is there a lab that can transfer the photos to USB?
Best regards
André
Configuration: Windows / Chrome 79.0.3945.117
2 answers
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Hello,
https://www.lesnumeriques.com/photo/retro-photo-canon-ion-rc-250-1988-pu115155.html
(I don't really know, too old for me, but ...)
In the lab, yes it can be done, you need to ask a computer scientist and even a photographer around you.
Ask for a quote because it can add up.
Otherwise, are these standard diskettes?
Did you read them on your PC's floppy drive?
If yes, then see if you have a relative who would have a PC with a floppy drive
or
you buy an external floppy drive.
(to see if the drive is compatible with your current Windows and if the photo format will be recognized)
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Hello,
does it exist in Sweden http://www.garpenholm.se/vf-50/ I haven't found any others
However, if these diskettes are in standard formats, they should be readable on a PC equipped with a floppy drive... I’ve looked for a few below... it should also be possible on an old PC (with floppy) sold... not too expensive..
That said, it is very likely that the flexible disk inside is degraded or moldy and requires careful cleaning beforehand...
It may also be that these diskettes no longer contain anything at all, erased over time and the magnetic surroundings of our civilization...?? depending on the quality of the original medium.
otherwise, a USB floppy drive is sold here https://www.ebay.ie/sch/sis.html?_nkw=NOUVEAU%201%2044Mb%203%205%20Usb%20Floppy%20Disk%20Lecteur%20de%20disquette%20FDD%20noir%20externe%20usb&_itemId=223104217743#shpCntId
And also to install in a PC here https://www.ebay.ie/itm/FLOPPY-DISK-DRIVE-PANASONIC-MODEL-No-JU-256A738P-LECTEUR-DE-DISQUETTE/183875062227?hash=item2acfcec9d3%3Ag%3A0U4AAOSwi%7E1dFhFH
Given the price, the risk isn't very high, in case it would be a lost cause.