This is great. I've done a little more research and looking at my bank statement. Ha! I have a nice lightbox and a tripod. I'll start looking in to dslr scanning. Looks like you can just get neg holders on the cheap. I can probably canabilize some and file it out or something like that.
I just watched a vid where a guy built a rig to hold his lens upright by using some pvc pipes so no tripod needed. That's what I really want to avoid is something like a large setup like that.
Everyone needs a Nikonos! I'm looking for a point and shoot UW camera to take to the beach and Hawaii.
Eric: I haven't slot with my Nikonos IVa in years but still have it. I used the 35mm lens which is the only lens that works above and below water without distortion. Underwater though, the lens changes to a 50mm view equivalent due to refraction through the lens between water and air. Everything becomes about 1/3 closer. A wider angle lens is better underwater. But it distorts if you try to use in above water. So I put up with the lower wide angelness of the 35mm lens since I shoot above and below water usually at the same time. Of course lenses are interchangeable. Just don;t try doing that underwater.
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The 35mm lens is very sharp, I think better than my regular Nikon lenses. It would be a great camera to take to the beach and Hawaii and use underwater. I used it for that as well as in the rain, parasailing, boating, at the beach, in the surf, swimming in a pool, white water rafting. It's built like a tank and the lens is specially protected against scratches. You can probably get a Iva or V for about $100 with the 35mm lens. Just practice a little at home before you go. Make sure the rubber seals are good when you buy them as a leak will ruin the camera. Hawaii's great. Have a great time. My wife and I did a cruise around the islands and it was one of our best trips. We also stayed in Oahu 4 extra days which was wonderful.