Betterscanning MF holder and scan software

**fs999** · 07-15-2011, 06:10 AM

Hello
I want to know if there is a scan software which can handle automatically all four shots from Betterscanning's Variable Height MF Film Holder for Epson V500.

I am using actually then Epson scan software which is great but since I have the holder, I must select evey single shot by zooming in and out. And if the film is not 100% vertical, I have to restart from the beginning. With the Epson holder I can do that automatically but only on three shots, then I must return the film for the last shot... In manual mode I cannot rotate or mirror the shot either.

Is it possible to do that with another software ?

stevebrot · 07-15-2011, 07:22 AM

I would be happy if I could find software that will accurately detect the frames using Epson's (!) 120 holder. Something tells me that such may not exist. I suspect that most reference the window edge and estimate the frame locations based on a standard size (6x6?) If you are shooting 645, 6x7, 6x9, or 6x12, good luck.

Edit:
Forgot that 120 frame size is a settable configuration in Epson Scan.

Just tried it with some 645 negatives (was set for 6x7) and it works like a champ.

Steve

**fs999** · 07-15-2011, 07:58 AM

The three first shots are ok but the last is cut in two...
I think there are holes in the holder telling the software where the film is...

**Aristophanes** · 07-15-2011, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Hello
I want to know if there is a scan software which can handle automatically all four shots from Betterscanning's Variable Height MF Film Holder for Epson V500.

I am using actually then Epson scan software which is great but since I have the holder, I must select evey single shot by zooming in and out. And if the film is not 100% vertical, I have to restart from the beginning. With the Epson holder I can do that automatically but only on three shots, then I must return the film for the last shot... In manual mode I cannot rotate or mirror the shot either.

Is it possible to do that with another software ?

The answer is no.

The Epson film holder is designed to inform the scanner exactly where to look for its thumbnails. Third party holders cannot do this. You must select every scanned area manually as a result.

**fs999** · 07-18-2011, 08:01 AM

Thanks for the answer !
I think the indicators are some/all holes in the Epson holder. I thought it could be possible to make this holes in the BS holder...

07-15-2011, 06:10 AM	#1
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	Betterscanning MF holder and scan software Hello I want to know if there is a scan software which can handle automatically all four shots from Betterscanning's Variable Height MF Film Holder for Epson V500. I am using actually then Epson scan software which is great but since I have the holder, I must select evey single shot by zooming in and out. And if the film is not 100% vertical, I have to restart from the beginning. With the Epson holder I can do that automatically but only on three shots, then I must return the film for the last shot... In manual mode I cannot rotate or mirror the shot either. Is it possible to do that with another software ?

07-15-2011, 07:22 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I would be happy if I could find software that will accurately detect the frames using Epson's (!) 120 holder. Something tells me that such may not exist. I suspect that most reference the window edge and estimate the frame locations based on a standard size (6x6?) If you are shooting 645, 6x7, 6x9, or 6x12, good luck. Edit: Forgot that 120 frame size is a settable configuration in Epson Scan. Just tried it with some 645 negatives (was set for 6x7) and it works like a champ. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 07-15-2011 at 07:31 AM.

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07-15-2011, 07:58 AM	#3
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639 Original Poster	The three first shots are ok but the last is cut in two... I think there are holes in the holder telling the software where the film is...

07-15-2011, 08:48 AM	#4
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by fs999 Hello I want to know if there is a scan software which can handle automatically all four shots from Betterscanning's Variable Height MF Film Holder for Epson V500. I am using actually then Epson scan software which is great but since I have the holder, I must select evey single shot by zooming in and out. And if the film is not 100% vertical, I have to restart from the beginning. With the Epson holder I can do that automatically but only on three shots, then I must return the film for the last shot... In manual mode I cannot rotate or mirror the shot either. Is it possible to do that with another software ? The answer is no. The Epson film holder is designed to inform the scanner exactly where to look for its thumbnails. Third party holders cannot do this. You must select every scanned area manually as a result.

07-18-2011, 08:01 AM	#5
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639 Original Poster	Thanks for the answer ! I think the indicators are some/all holes in the Epson holder. I thought it could be possible to make this holes in the BS holder...