V600 cannot scan 4x5 negatives?

[macandal]

Is this true? The V600 doesn't come with the 4x5 trays to scan these LF negatives? From the product description I see it only comes with trays for 35mm and 120. I would have to buy a V800 and the price really goes up $715.25 vs $189.99 for the V600 right now on B&H. I was just about to place the order when I saw this. Have any of you figure out a way to scan 4x5 negatives on the V600 and if so, are you happy with the results?

Thanks.

[analoguey]

Yes. Doesn't have the square footage/area required to scan the 4x5 film.

Not total area but the film scanning area: it's a narrow strip on the middle of the scanner

Is this true? The V600 doesn't come with the 4x5 trays to scan these LF negatives? From the product description I see it only comes with trays for 35mm and 120. I would have to buy a V800 and the price really goes up $715.25 vs $189.99 for the V600 right now on B&H. I was just about to place the order when I saw this. Have any of you figure out a way to scan 4x5 negatives on the V600 and if so, are you happy with the results?

Thanks.

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[macandal]

Yes. Doesn't have the square footage/area required to scan the 4x5 film.

Not total area but the film scanning area: it's a narrow strip on the middle of the scanner.

I don't understand? What do you mean by film scanning area? I use an old 3200 and a 4x5 sheet is fine. Both the 3200 and the V600 appear to be the same size (and similar scanning area).

[MAubrey]

I don't understand? What do you mean by film scanning area? I use an old 3200 and a 4x5 sheet is fine. Both the 3200 and the V600 appear to be the same size (and similar scanning area).

They're the same size as a whole and they scan the same size reflective area, but there's a smaller, narrower window for illuminating and scanning negatives on the V600 than on the 3200.

[CreationBear]

I'll be very interested in the feedback as well--I just joined a local community darkroom that has only a V600. In doing some background work, I did run across a Youtube video of a young man who made his own 4x5 "tray" from a repurposed desk mat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFD0MwxniNM

For myself, I'm not sure if the approach will be an improvement over a DSLR "scan," but I'm probably going to give it a shot.

[Jim Jones]

Macandal, if your 3200 serves you well, just use it. I did replace my 2400 with a 700, but for my level of photography there was little improvement in scanning 4x5 negatives. If you have other reasons for upgrading to a V600, you can improvise film holders from mat board to scan each half of the 4x5 film, and stitch the halves together.

[macandal]

... and stitch the halves together.

I don't want to do this.

I might keep my 3200 for now or see if I can add an additional $500 so I can get the V800.

If I keep my 3200, I will need a third-party software to use because Epson no longer supports a driver for this scanner. If you can recommend a software to get, I'm all ears.

Thanks.

[Martin Dake]

I don't want to do this.

I might keep my 3200 for now or see if I can add an additional $500 so I can get the V800.

If I keep my 3200, I will need a third-party software to use because Epson no longer supports a driver for this scanner. If you can recommend a software to get, I'm all ears.

Thanks.

What OS do you have?
I have a 3200 and got it and Epson Scan software to work on Windows 7 by a well known trick using the 4990 drivers.
I believe the same trick will work with Windows 8, not sure about Windows 10 though; although compatibility mode might help with it.

[macandal]

What OS do you have?

I have the latest X OS. What are we up to? "Raccoon"? Whatever it is, that's what I'm running. I have a mac, by the way.

Thanks.

[Martin Dake]

I have the latest X OS. What are we up to? "Raccoon"? Whatever it is, that's what I'm running. I have a mac, by the way.

Thanks.

Oh, Mac OS.
Sorry can't help with that one.
Good luck, I am happy with my 3200 results.