Microtek M1: A Review by Mac Holbert/Nash Editions

[Michael Mutmansky]

Gordon,

One benefit to the direct mentod is that you don't have to deal with bubbles between the overlay material and the film, so it simplifys that a bit, and it reduces the number of layers/interfaces that need to be clean, etc.

I don't use a dam. It doesn't take much liquid to do the mounting or cleaning, so I don't have any problems with the liquids flowing around. There just isn't any to get out of hand as long as you use an appropriate amount.

The Prazio kit and the other Prazio products come with nice squeeze bottles that put out a nice controlled amount of liquid. Highly recommended for this use. No chance of spills.


---Michael


---Michael

[BarryS]

Michael (and Gordon)- Thanks so much for taking the time to explain your technique. I honestly didn't know where to start with trying fluid mounting with the M1. I've had some problems with Newton's rings on 8x10 negatives, so there really isn't another option than doing a fluid mount. Ted Harris also recommended the Prazio starter kit, so I need to give them a call.

[venchka]

Let me add my thanks as well.

[Michael Mutmansky]

Barry,

Try the anti-newton spray that Prazio makes. That's how I scanned large negs on the drum scanner, and it made no substantial difference up to about 800-1200spi. Above that, you'd probably want to wet mount.

---Michael

[Rakesh Malik]

Shees, they appear to be more interested in writing an article rather then determining proper test procedures.

Unfortunately, I think that their primary motivation is actually to justify the amount of money that they've spent on digital backs and such, rather than to make an honest comparison between digital and film.

"See, if we put large weights on the legs of our competitor's horses, ours are faster. Therefore ours are the best!"

Sigh.