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I just published an article about the tools I use to digitize my film. I shoot medium format, 6x17 and 4x5" film. I do not shoot 135 film much anymore (maybe one roll every two years), but I am digitizing my archive of 135 films as well. In a couple of weeks I will follow up with an article on how I use these tools. If you are interested in learning how to digitize your film, these articles will be informative and an easy read (I promise).
Kind regards,
Darr
My Digitizing Tools
Nice solution.
Do you have any issues with negative sag using a glassless 4x5 carrier?
Not with 4x5 lately, but have had issues with 6x17 film. My 4x5 film sits in Print File pages in binders for a couple of weeks or more until I digitize it. I started doing this to make sure it flattens out. When I used enlargers years ago, if the film was subjected to heat from the enlarger, it was not always flat. The joys of working with film. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Goldstein
Thanks for the article — great website, too.
Thank you Ben!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Calwell
Nice write-up and system! For bigger film, you can use a sheet of anti-Newton glass or P99 acrylic under the negative, and then just place a mask on top. For very curly film you can use a sandwich of anti-Newton glass/acrylic. That's how my Cezanne works, and it's capable of a true 6000 spi.
I recommend silicone sticky rollers to clean film. They work really well! https://www.amazon.com/Record-Cleani...4366988&sr=8-2
+1 on the rollers--I bought one on Peter's recommendation and it seems to work great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter De Smidt
Otherwise, a great article--looking forward to Part II.:) (FWIW, I'd be interested in checking out the Flickr group if you happen to list it.)
Quote:
Originally Posted by CreationBear
Sounds like a great solution for cleaning negatives.
How long do the rollers last? And can they be cleaned or must they be replaced.
Sandy
Hi Sandy, You wash the dust off after use, and then they can be reused. I've been using mine for about 6 months.
Thanks Peter,Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter De Smidt
I just ordered a pair of the rollers.
Sandy
I use an air ionizing fan and an ionizing air gun to clean my negatives. I use hepa type of filters in my ac vents and a humidifier. After wet mounting on ANR glass, my dust levels went down about 50-75%.
Thanks for that, Darlene...and Peter. Nice set up. Mine is not going to be this elaborate, but I can make it work....stitching 4 shots using DSLR.Having good light with plenty of CRI's....it should do the trick.
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Les
Steve, why are you wet-mounting on anti Newton glass? You won"t get Newton's rings when wet-mounting.
Its just what I bought as part of the kit from Better scanning when I got adjustable holder.
Hi Peter!Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter De Smidt
Thank you for the suggestion of anti-Newton glass (ANG). I did use ANG many years ago and was unhappy with the results for some reason, but I am going to try it again for my 6x17 film. Also, upon your suggestion I have ordered the silicone sticky rollers. :) Thank you again!!
Best to you,
Darr
Hi CB,Quote:
Originally Posted by CreationBear
It is not a Flickr group but a Facebook group. Do a search in Facebook for: "Digitizing film with a digital camera"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287716734970881/
Best to you,
Darr
Hi Les,Quote:
Originally Posted by Leszek Vogt
Thank you for your kind comment. I too stitch my film, mainly the 6x12, 6x17 and 4x5 films. Your setup need not be elaborate. I feel the copy stand and light source are probably the most important. Most digital sensors from the past few years coupled with a decent lens works fine. Once I got into it, I found leveling my setup properly was key to best results and saving time. In my next post I will go over how I level prior to shooting, my camera settings and shooting technique, and the software I use for post-processing.
Kind regards,
Darr