Originally Posted by
Alan9940
To get the best scans when using a digital camera, you'll need a solid copy stand (many use re-purposed enlargers), a light source with very high CRI rating (99 is good), something to hold the negative (I don't scan 4x5 so can't recommend anything), a top-quality macro lens, remote release, and a camera. Sounds like you're good to go with regard to the camera and lens. There is a learning curve here. You need to ensure absolute alignment between the sensor plane and the film plane, dust is always (still?) an issue, and you'll need to do a bit of testing to determine what exposure will give you the best results. Bottom line...it ain't as easy as others sometimes make it sound, IMO.
I've only digitally scanned 35mm - 6x9, but I can assure you that even single exposure results are far superior to my Epson flatbed scans of the same film (and I've been scanning film for over 20 years.) My Minolta Scan Elite 5400 II comes very close to a digital scan for 35mm.
All this said, though, if you're only use case is to post online, then the Epson flatbed is more than adequate.
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