Vuescan + flatbed scanner + negatives

Trojan_Llama · 06-08-2012, 03:55 PM

Hi. Newb to 35mm film and scanning.

I have a Pentax ME Super
I have computers with Ubuntu Linux as OS only
I have just been given a Canon MP190 flatbed scanner / printer.
I have licensed Vuescan running on Ubuntu, although Simple Scan and AcquireImages also work.

I can scan prints, that's great.

Can I use this flatbed to scan negatives? If so, how do I set up Vuescan please?

Any help on the best support forum for photography appreciated!

tuco · 06-08-2012, 04:35 PM

That MP190 looks like a reflective scanner. Film scanners are transmission scanners. Some scanners do both but also have another light source in say the lid, for example.

bobpur · 06-08-2012, 05:17 PM

Hi
I have done hundreds of negatives, color and B&W. A lot of different sizes, many of my Grandfathers from the 1st War.
The easiest is to make a simple light box with a compact flourescent lamp, a glass plate with a piece of white paper for a diffuser and another piece of glass to
hold down the Neg.
Set up the camera with a Macro lens or a lens and a macro filter, even a lens with an extension tube will do on a tripod.
If you have live view it is even better.
Just set up so the neg fills the viewfinder and shoot using the 2 sec delay or use a remote.
Once the focus is set it is just like a production line and faster than a scanner.
Use just about any pic software to change to a pos image. Crop and adjust if necessary.

Trojan_Llama · 06-13-2012, 01:26 PM

Thank you both for your Pentax Forum top rate answers!

**germar** · 06-16-2012, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by bobpur

Hi
I have done hundreds of negatives, color and B&W. A lot of different sizes, many of my Grandfathers from the 1st War.
The easiest is to make a simple light box with a compact flourescent lamp, a glass plate with a piece of white paper for a diffuser and another piece of glass to
hold down the Neg.
Set up the camera with a Macro lens or a lens and a macro filter, even a lens with an extension tube will do on a tripod.
If you have live view it is even better.
Just set up so the neg fills the viewfinder and shoot using the 2 sec delay or use a remote.
Once the focus is set it is just like a production line and faster than a scanner.
Use just about any pic software to change to a pos image. Crop and adjust if necessary.

This is interesting. How would a capture like this using a K-5 on low ISO compare to an Epson V750.... assuming a 120 color negative? Say I'm shooting with a DFA 50mm 2.8 macro.... would it be similar?

06-08-2012, 03:55 PM	#1
Trojan_Llama Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisbech, The Fens, UK Posts: 111	Vuescan + flatbed scanner + negatives Hi. Newb to 35mm film and scanning. I have a Pentax ME Super I have computers with Ubuntu Linux as OS only I have just been given a Canon MP190 flatbed scanner / printer. I have licensed Vuescan running on Ubuntu, although Simple Scan and AcquireImages also work. I can scan prints, that's great. Can I use this flatbed to scan negatives? If so, how do I set up Vuescan please? Any help on the best support forum for photography appreciated!

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06-08-2012, 04:35 PM	#2
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	That MP190 looks like a reflective scanner. Film scanners are transmission scanners. Some scanners do both but also have another light source in say the lid, for example.

06-08-2012, 05:17 PM	#3
bobpur Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 328	Hi I have done hundreds of negatives, color and B&W. A lot of different sizes, many of my Grandfathers from the 1st War. The easiest is to make a simple light box with a compact flourescent lamp, a glass plate with a piece of white paper for a diffuser and another piece of glass to hold down the Neg. Set up the camera with a Macro lens or a lens and a macro filter, even a lens with an extension tube will do on a tripod. If you have live view it is even better. Just set up so the neg fills the viewfinder and shoot using the 2 sec delay or use a remote. Once the focus is set it is just like a production line and faster than a scanner. Use just about any pic software to change to a pos image. Crop and adjust if necessary.

06-13-2012, 01:26 PM	#4
Trojan_Llama Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisbech, The Fens, UK Posts: 111 Original Poster	Thank you both for your Pentax Forum top rate answers!

06-16-2012, 04:54 PM	#5
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 728	Originally posted by bobpur Hi I have done hundreds of negatives, color and B&W. A lot of different sizes, many of my Grandfathers from the 1st War. The easiest is to make a simple light box with a compact flourescent lamp, a glass plate with a piece of white paper for a diffuser and another piece of glass to hold down the Neg. Set up the camera with a Macro lens or a lens and a macro filter, even a lens with an extension tube will do on a tripod. If you have live view it is even better. Just set up so the neg fills the viewfinder and shoot using the 2 sec delay or use a remote. Once the focus is set it is just like a production line and faster than a scanner. Use just about any pic software to change to a pos image. Crop and adjust if necessary. This is interesting. How would a capture like this using a K-5 on low ISO compare to an Epson V750.... assuming a 120 color negative? Say I'm shooting with a DFA 50mm 2.8 macro.... would it be similar?