How to make a film cell show up in a picture?????

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[beckham1]

What is the best or what methods have people had success with to show the images on the film cells for FC's.  I have about 70 filmcards and need to sell some of them and would like to show the cell.

Well I thought (am almost sure this has been discussed before) but couldn't find much with the search index.  I did see one topic in which someone had used their computer screen as a background with a digital camera (tried it didn't work that well), tried using my scanner (looked crappy), well any other suggestions would be much appreciated.  I wondered if cutting a small square in a piece of cardboard and holding it in front of a light with the film cell would help? 

Thanks for your help in advance!

[Sharon]

I seem to remember someone posting that they used a small light box behind the card and then took a picture of just the cells.  I would imagine they used the sort you get for showing slides on, but a white childs night light would probably work as well.

[tialessa]

I've been able to view the cells by using a scanner at work.  I've had to position the cells RIGHT over the light though - takes a few tries.  Even then the cells aren't always crystal clear, but it's better than I can get with a digital camera.