Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
Hi everybody,
I got my own drum scanner and I'm going to run my first scans tonight. Although I am fairly familiar with the standard precedure of mounting slides on a drum, I have some questions which I hope some of you could help me with:
- If I use parafine for mounting a slide (with which the scanner was used the last ten years, apperentyl without any damage to the drums at least), how long can the slide remain mounted without being damaged? Can I let it be mounted for several days to continue on improving my scanning workflow or will it harm the slide? Would Kami SXL 2001 make a difference?
- Do I need to use a large sheet of mylar despite mounting only one slide for testing or would it be sufficient to cut it down generously for one slide and mount a blind duplicate on the opposite side for balancing?
- Can I use SDS anti-newton spray instead of parafin for mounting medium format slides? Do I understand right that in case of using anti newton spray, the slide can be taped to the drum without a mylar cover? And should I spray on the top side to avoid contact with the emulsion side?
Christian
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
U can cut th mylar.
Don't leave a sheet of film on the drum for days or do it with a shot you don't care about.
Get the kami fluid or google the diy version discussed here many times.
Coat both sides of the film.
Never heard of parafine.
Watch the Aztek scanning videos and others on youtube.
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
I have left film mounted over night without issues using Kami. I think if it's safe for an hour it's probably safe for a few days. But if you have any leaks in the taped edges the fluid may slowly evaporate.
Yes you can cut the mylar, but I prefer not to. I've noticed on drums the damaged areas are usually where the tape is and not in the image area. If you start taping over the image area you risk scratching the drum while removing the tape. So I just use whole sheets and try to fill them with film.
I would not tape directly to the negative. It's only a matter of time before you damage one removing the tape. But if you do, make sure it's to the back side and not the emulsion. And be very careful pealing the tape off so you don't crease the film.
I haven't ever used parafin (I assume you mean like lamp oil?). But if your drum was safely mounted using that in the past it's probably fine. Be careful if you switch to Kami. Google for the whole Kami controversy. I've had no issues with it, but my drums were always used with it.
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
A drum scan mounting video might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APSzB0nX5Vo
Have fun,
Lenny
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
Quote:
Originally Posted by
vinny
U can cut th mylar.
Don't leave a sheet of film on the drum for days or do it with a shot you don't care about.
Get the kami fluid or google the diy version discussed here many times.
Coat both sides of the film.
Never heard of parafine.
Watch the Aztek scanning videos and others on youtube.
Do some research on mounting fluids before using Kami.
Mr.Gale (opening the old can of worms!)
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Sideshow Bob
Do some research on mounting fluids before using Kami.
Mr.Gale (opening the old can of worms!)
Been using it for several years. Never had an issue. Never heard of an issue. Ever.
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
Thanks guys for your feedback. could not find much about kami controversy. but I heard a lot of good thins and living in Germany, its easy for me to get this stuff. I'll give it a try. the clips about mounting helped a lot!
christian
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
Christian, the oils from handling film barehanded is probably worse than anything in Kami fluid.
Re: Beginner's drum scanning questions concerning mounting
I have used Kami for several years and have never had any issues with it in terms of film safety and/or drum damage.
Sandy