What fluid do you use on a flat bed scanner?
What fluid do you use on a flat bed scanner?
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My favorite for flatbeds was Prazio's mounting fluid, which was more viscous than Kami, but the Prazio isn't available any more. Currently, I have both Lumina and Kami. Both work well. Like others, if I run out, which is unlikely in the next decade, I'll try some of the alternatives.
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Doesn't it evaporate too fast?Originally Posted by IanBarber
That's basically what Kami is, i.e. naphtha.
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
Is there an easy place to actually BUY scanning fluid? Like ya know, "add to cart" "Go to checkout". Or do I always have to email whoever with part # whatever and wait for an invoice... Please advise as I want to start wet scanning my 4x5s with my better scanning holder. I'm really surprised B&H doesn't carry it.
You can buy kami at aztek
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“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
I have an already crazed drum that I'll test with Gamsol and report if this alternative is safe for drum scanning. Seems like there is already some testing with conclusion that it's safe for film.
I use Prazio cleaners and Kami fluid which has been a great combination.
Has anyone here used Gamsol with drums?
Pali
Here is the Kami fluid MSDS to give you a basis for comparison to other alternatives https://www.freestylephoto.biz/pdf/m...ting_Fluid.pdf
Quick update on Gamsol. I used it on my Scanmate Drum after some careful testing and everything seems to have gone really well. The fluid behaves exactly the same as lumina fluid and as the MSDS suggests, it is likely 100% identical.
On a side note, I prefer the Kami mounting fluid because it seems to have less bubbles that need to be pushed out and it also dries quicker and cleaner. Gamsol oderless mineral spirit is available at Amazon and Michaels art stores.
Pali
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