I need a very specific and odd size of anti-newton glass made. Any ideas?
I need a very specific and odd size of anti-newton glass made. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
Kirk - Focal Point Industries should be able to do any custon piece you could want. I had them make a piece for my Microtek 1800f recently. Custom sizes are not a problem. They were very responsive and helpful.
http://www.fpointinc.com/
Joe Egge
Hi Kirk
Any chance of a substitute working? I used to use a very light dusting of rice starch and never picked it up on a negative or on a print. It was also dirt cheap. Very small particle size also. What exactly are you using it for?
Richard
Joe, what are you using it for on a 1800f? To place on top of a negative laid on the glass platen?
Richard, I don't like any of the 120 holders for the Nikon 8000 scanner that I recently acquired including their glass carrier and I think I can adapt one to what i need with a piece of AN glass.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
I second Focal Point. Quick service, good prices.
"Any chance of a substitute working? I used to use a very light dusting of rice starch and never picked it up on a negative or on a print. It was also dirt cheap. Very small particle size also. What exactly are you using it for? "
I have found that the anti-glare glass used by print framers is a good substitute. I purchased a piece several years go at Michael and it works fine in place of regular anti-newton glass in my application.
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Kirk - I use the anti-newton glass on the 8x10 glass holder to make digital contact proofs of 4 4X5 negatives.
Joe
That is a good idea. it would be quicker and simpler than taping or using those ridiculous tab things.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
On my 1800f I replaced the glass in the tray with an AR-coated sheet from a framing store. I then tape the 8x10 slide film to the glass on three sides.
The AR glass has one surface that is very slightly uneven, sort of like micro-waves in the glass. When holding it up and looking at a distant object it is quite visible. I am not sure if it shows up in scans but it would of corse be best to have glass that is optically flat.
I get all my anti newton glass from picture frame suppliers, they call it anti reflective glass which is the same stuff.
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