Pixel shift and DSLR film scanning?

AtitG · 02-22-2016, 11:28 AM

has anyone tried dslr scanning film with the k-3/ k-3ii using pixel shift. Is this possible?

enoeske · 02-22-2016, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by AtitG

has anyone tried dslr scanning film with the k-3/ k-3ii using pixel shift. Is this possible?

Should be perfectly possible as long as you have continuous lighting and nothing moves.

**Oakland Rob** · 02-22-2016, 11:58 AM

You can take pictures of anything that doesn't move. Note that a good lens would make a big difference. You could keep sizes down by using JPEG instead of RAW.

stevebrot · 02-22-2016, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by AtitG

has anyone tried dslr scanning film with the k-3/ k-3ii using pixel shift. Is this possible?

That is a fascinating prospect. You can't use a K-3 (feature not supported), but perhaps one of this site's K-3II owners will give it a try.

Steve

6BQ5 · 02-23-2016, 12:34 AM

I'd be curious to know too. Would the increased resolving power simply allow you take better pictures of the image on the film or would I simply be getting more detailed grain structure? At some point more resolving power doesn't help the image. Still curious to know!

jcdoss · 02-23-2016, 07:41 PM

Wow... what a fantastic idea! I guess now I need to figure out how to mount negatives on the end of my macro lens.

**todd** · 02-24-2016, 08:58 AM

great idea indeed! gonna have to try this with k1 at some point after it gets here . thanks

**Oakland Rob** · 02-24-2016, 09:10 AM

Re scanning good film vs a DSLR, see this: https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2014/12/36-megapixels-vs-6x7-velvia/

Scanners don't use Bayer filters so there are differences there, and you must account for dust removal, which is pretty important. It could probably work better with PS than without, but there are so many equipment variables that it's hard to say whether it would be worth it. For artwork you can't scan, however, it should be great.

stevebrot · 02-24-2016, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Oakland Rob

Re scanning good film vs a DSLR, see this: https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2014/12/36-megapixels-vs-6x7-velvia/

Scanners don't use Bayer filters so there are differences there, and you must account for dust removal, which is pretty important. It could probably work better with PS than without, but there are so many equipment variables that it's hard to say whether it would be worth it. For artwork you can't scan, however, it should be great.

There are a fair number of users that post to this sub-forum who do dSLR negative scanning on a regular basis with good success.

Steve

02-22-2016, 11:28 AM	#1
AtitG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 269	Pixel shift and DSLR film scanning? has anyone tried dslr scanning film with the k-3/ k-3ii using pixel shift. Is this possible?

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02-22-2016, 11:33 AM	#2
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by AtitG has anyone tried dslr scanning film with the k-3/ k-3ii using pixel shift. Is this possible? Should be perfectly possible as long as you have continuous lighting and nothing moves.

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Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	You can take pictures of anything that doesn't move. Note that a good lens would make a big difference. You could keep sizes down by using JPEG instead of RAW.

02-22-2016, 12:07 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by AtitG has anyone tried dslr scanning film with the k-3/ k-3ii using pixel shift. Is this possible? That is a fascinating prospect. You can't use a K-3 (feature not supported), but perhaps one of this site's K-3II owners will give it a try. Steve

02-23-2016, 12:34 AM	#5
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I'd be curious to know too. Would the increased resolving power simply allow you take better pictures of the image on the film or would I simply be getting more detailed grain structure? At some point more resolving power doesn't help the image. Still curious to know!

02-23-2016, 07:41 PM	#6
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Wow... what a fantastic idea! I guess now I need to figure out how to mount negatives on the end of my macro lens.

02-24-2016, 08:58 AM	#7
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791	great idea indeed! gonna have to try this with k1 at some point after it gets here . thanks

02-24-2016, 09:10 AM	#8
Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	Re scanning good film vs a DSLR, see this: https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2014/12/36-megapixels-vs-6x7-velvia/ Scanners don't use Bayer filters so there are differences there, and you must account for dust removal, which is pretty important. It could probably work better with PS than without, but there are so many equipment variables that it's hard to say whether it would be worth it. For artwork you can't scan, however, it should be great.

02-24-2016, 01:45 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Oakland Rob Re scanning good film vs a DSLR, see this: https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2014/12/36-megapixels-vs-6x7-velvia/ Scanners don't use Bayer filters so there are differences there, and you must account for dust removal, which is pretty important. It could probably work better with PS than without, but there are so many equipment variables that it's hard to say whether it would be worth it. For artwork you can't scan, however, it should be great. There are a fair number of users that post to this sub-forum who do dSLR negative scanning on a regular basis with good success. Steve