Scanning with ANR glass

[B.S.Kumar]

Thanks. And pH neutral dish detergent or lighter fluid would be safe to use on the film?

Kumar

[Peter De Smidt]

I prefer Prazio mounting "oil". It's easier to use than Kami mounting fluid on flatbeds, although either can be used. Both are much less messy than mineral oil, although they are more expensive. I use Kami film cleaner before and after scanning, using either Kami or Prazio scanner wipes, after which the negatives are hung to dry.

Using water will cause the emulsion to swell, although having the right PH will minimize this. This should be ok, but the emulsion will be delicate, but then one should always treat a negative delicately.

Coins under the glass scanning jig may or may not be the right height. Personally, I use a given number of layers of tape to make the risers.

[jb7]

I got some non-reflective picture framing glass, which cost pennies compared to the ANR glass- so little, that you could afford to get a piece just to try-
It holds the neg flat on a V750, though I've only just got it, and haven't tested very much-

Rings are not a problem so far, with or without the glass-