Originally Posted by
Marc B.
Wayne,
I haven't been able to do that. However, I currently have my v750 in a state of dis-assembly.
I am attempting to convert my v750 into a glassless scanner.
I sourced another piece of glass for the bed, and am working with a stained glass artist.
Her skills (and glass grinding/cutting equipment) will enable me/her to cut a hole in the glass
exactly where, (and only where), the film holder places the 4 X 5 film. I purchased enough glass
to make another bed glass where I will cutout a space for side-by-side MF holders,
but again will use this mainly for 4 X 5: Two passes, then stitch in post processing.
This will enable use of the High-Res lens for 4 X 5.
Fingers and...toes, crossed.<grin>
Cutting the hole in the glass is akin to cutting a hole in a new kitchen counter top to receive a sink.
The scanner still needs glass around the perimeter to hold the film holders,
so 4 X 5 is probably about the largest the cutout will be. Maybe 5 X 6. I don't shoot 5 X 7.
Will be using the wet mount ANR(?) glass in the film holder, but will wet mount the film on
the bottom of the holder glass, emulsion side down (facing the lenses).
Hoping to have this up and running, with trials, by mid summer.
Marc
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