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Wet Scanning Alternative Fluid ?

IanBarber

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From the research I have done, it appears that Kami Fluid is what is used when wet scanning. Looks fairly expensive for a 1ltr bottle.

Is this the only fluid that can be used or does anyone know of an alternative
 
You can use clear unsented Kerosene (lamp oil). About $7 a litre here. Works like a charm. The normal clear stuff works well too, but you will stink of Kerocene.
 
Yes it works well... left Imacon 949 - right.... Epson V700 wet mounted on the platen... grubby old 60's negative
 
Did you use Mylar on top. ?

I was also wondering what the results would be like if you placed the negative directly on to the wet mounting holder and placed a piece of glass on top of the negative.
 
Did you use Mylar on top. ?

I was also wondering what the results would be like if you placed the negative directly on to the wet mounting holder and placed a piece of glass on top of the negative.
 
That was a 35mm neg with normal glass over it to flatten it out, i have also used the betterscanning holder with a sheet of clear plastic sandwiching the film between it and the glass in the holder
 
how about light fluid on an old print?
 
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