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    Sharpening 4x5 Black and White

    ...and that my scanner was the likely culprit. I had previously scanned my negs with the Epson holder, so I purchased a new holder from betterscanning. My first scan with the new holder is here (still dry mounting): http://www.flickr.com/photos/brad_buszard/3898708872/sizes/o/ And here's...
  2. timbo10ca

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    MF Film scanning with 750

    ...which scanner to get, the v750 is essentially the v700 with a fluid mount station. If you're not going to use it and are getting the Betterscanning holders, you're wasting your money on the v700. A caveat however: look at the version of Silverfast you get with each scanner- not sure if it's...

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    MF Film scanning with 750

    The Betterscanning holder ( and AN glass) are great but IMO they don't raise the performance of the V7xx scanners to the point that I'd want to sell prints from them. They're fine for viewing on screen , fine for making small prints for your own purposes and to show friends. But not if you're...

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    MF Film scanning with 750

    You need not invest in overpriced "solutions" from betterscanning. It's not the height of the film holder that's the problem, but the inability of the Epson supplied holder to keep the film flat. Take your film holders into any frame shop and they will custom cut anti-reflective glass to fit...

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    MF Film scanning with 750

    I forgot to mention that i would indeed be using the addon from betterscanning... I wasnt aware that different films scan better, so i hadnt made that choice... I could however do all C41 if it makes a difference.. are there specific films that do well? I would MOSTLY do B/W C41 but I would...
  6. pellicle

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    MF Film scanning with 750

    Hi I second the vote for the betterscanning holders .. You didn't say if you are intending to scan black and white, C-41 or E-6 ... for the first two I think you'll be completely fine. I have a 4990 (and a 4870) and I've found that its really quite good for anything up to x5 enlargements I...

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    Shooting stock images using film, or digital?

    ...a problem. For the Medium Format work I scan using a V700 with pretty much the same workflow as above. With the V700 I use the Betterscanning film mount and tend to shoot mainly Velvia 50. I have found Alamy accept this work without problem but my other Library "Loop" comment on a lack of...
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    Scanning with V700 + AN glass

    Hi well I found that I got newton rings with even emulsion side down directly on the glass. I've just bought the betterscanning holder (its not really that dear) so I'll report on that later ... however I think that using this holder and removing the glass is the best idea. that'll...
  9. Marco B

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    digi negs - poor sharpness

    ...said "in-focus" scan result, you will need at least a Nikon coolscan. Anyway, some improvement can be had by using something like the "Betterscanning" height adjustable film holders, instead of the standard ones. - Considering you already do a two phase sharpening, with reasonable values...

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    Scanners for medium format and 4X5 negs

    ...is performing just as well for me as Silverfast Ai was on slides and far better on color negative. The only issue with Epson scan on color negative is that you'll probably need to develop your own curves for each color channel. In response to this, I'd buy the V700 and a betterscanning holder.
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    Anyone use a Film drying Cabinet?

    ...to fit my specific needs please? Mikeseb, holy cow.... yet another option.... Reinhold, those brazing rods are the bomb. That looks outstanding. and a heating pad? genius. Martin Aislabie, yup, exactly. GM, I think I'm going to betterscanning. I'm really despising those curls on the neg...
  12. Rick-in-LB

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    Betterscanning.com's ANR glass for the V500

    The funny thing is I just received my better photo scanner supplies and plan on using the betterscanning glass in the AM. I am at work now so tomorrow would have to do. I just hope it works as easy as a few have said because I have a lot of film I have to rescan to a smaller size. You see I...

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    Betterscanning.com's ANR glass for the V500

    Hi, im new to this forum but i do have a V500 and a holder from Betterscanning. About your question, i can say by personal experience that the film will stay flat / flatter than using the standard film holders. In terms of sharpness i didnt notice much and i did a lot of tests at diferent...
  14. donbga

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    Betterscanning.com's ANR glass for the V500

    I've not used the V500 but I do use the Betterscanning holders and ANR glass. It works fine. The best results can be had by otimizing the film plane height by using the adjusteble holder or shimming the non adjusteble holder. Visit the betterscanning web site for instructions. Don Bryant

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    Betterscanning.com's ANR glass for the V500

    When you say has anyone used the glass, do you mean in the betterscanning holder or pressed flat? Form my V700 I use the better scanning holder which has a large plate of ANR glass. This does give better results than the standard holder when scanning both 35mm and 6x7 slides. I have also...

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    WHAT SCANNER SHOULD I PURCHASE? DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS

    Epson sometimes has refurbished V-series scanners on their web site at a good price. I consider the Betterscanning holders with AN glass a must-have. This combo is capable of excellent results scanning medium format for modest enlargements. A big plus is the Epson can scan an 8x10 image area and...
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    WHAT SCANNER SHOULD I PURCHASE? DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS

    Hello Moopheus: Thanks for the reply. I especially appreciate the advice on the Betterscanning holder. I will surely look into that. We have a Epson at work with cheap flimsy negative frames. For a few more dollars they could have used aluminum frames and they would have made all the difference...

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    WHAT SCANNER SHOULD I PURCHASE? DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS

    ...around to the doing the whole calibration thing, but so far results have been pretty good. I would definitely recommend getting the Betterscanning mounting frame. A big weakness of the Epson is the holders. The Betterscanning holder allows much more precise focus and holds the film flatter...

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    Removing slides from mounts?

    It does, but I have a 3-rd party glass mount (the Betterscanning mount) that is much better. But the film has to be taped directly to it.

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    Epson V750 Problem

    If you are using betterscanning holders, rotate it 180deg.

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    A few questions about the Epson V750 M Pro

    A full answer would take a textbook. In a nutshell, you need enough real optical resolution from your scanner to recover all the real optical resolution captured on film. Beyond that and all you are doing is making more data, not capturing more visual information. Unfortunately it's very...
  22. donbga

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    A few questions about the Epson V750 M Pro

    ...you should expect a real spi of 1800 to 2200. Scan a step tablet to determine what your scanner is producing, All of the Betterscanning products are superior to the Epson holders. Most folks recommend Kami fluid. You mean 1 mil or 3 mil. Use scanning mylar. Check out this PDF by...

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    A few questions about the Epson V750 M Pro

    ...a Velvia slide beyond what a Minolta Multiscan (I think that was 4800dpi) was resolving. If I try a comparison on my V700 with the betterscanning mount, I can't seem to resolve the same level of detail when scanning at 6400. I believe the limitations are down to a poor lens in the V700...
  24. timbo10ca

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    A few questions about the Epson V750 M Pro

    ...of 1.4 GB- my computer can't handle this! 2) what is its true OD? (specs say 4.0 but I don't know if I believe it). 3) Are the Betterscanning sheet and roll film holders necessary if one was to use the included V750 Fluid Mount kit and only scan using fluid, not the film holders? 4)...
  25. donbga

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    Beginning search for scanner.

    It all depends on what your expectations are and what you are willing to pay. IMO, Epson flatbeds are not good scanners for 35mm film and marginal for 120. I think your best option is to consider a dedicated film scanner for 35 mm and 120 and use the v700, v750 or even the 4990 for sheet...

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    Beginning search for scanner.

    ...Lightroom, primarily. I am just beginning to look for a scanner. I have read 2 detailed reviews of the Epson V700, and am "thinking" about that one, and holders from betterscanning. I would be interested in any input on this, or other scanners that I might want to investigate. Thank you

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    Fluid mounting 8x10

    I want to fluid mount my 8x10 negatives with an adjustable height holder, but I noticed that the one offered by BetterScanning only goes up to 5x7. Has anyone found a larger one? I looked into having one made from aluminum by eMachineShop, but it is very expensive for one, but around $85 each...
  28. donbga

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    Microtek 120tf vs. Nikon 9000 which to choose?

    ...wouldn't have minded getting the 4x5 model but as is I'm happy with the 120. I'll continue to use my 4990 to scan sheet film using the Betterscanning wet scanning adapter (except for 8x10.) Someone mentioned wet scanning with the Nikon 9000. With the Microtek glass carrier for this...
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