My best methodology for film scanning with RAW-camera

LesDMess · 12-05-2019, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by miguelfenoglio

D-FA 100mm f2.8 Macro WR is on it's way already. I studied graphic design and worked as a designed for a while so I know my way around photoshop relatively well.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to build the "hardware" part of the setup, to hold the light and negatives.

Are you using a full frame DSLR?

**Henrico** · 12-07-2019, 03:50 AM - **3 Likes**

I used both K-01 M100 macro and K1ii DFA 100 macro at F8-F11 and both out-resolve negatives and dias. Always use RAW, manual WB (coolest), manual shutter & aperture settings, manual ISO (200) and manual focus. Check the diagram fits in the spectrum, then you can't go wrong...

My setup is a bit freebling with FischerTechnik, cardboard, glasses cloth inlay and a Philips LED bulb. Works fine.

titrisol · 08-19-2020, 05:44 AM - **1 Like**

I repeated the same procedure for a batch of 6x9 negatives I found from my father (old PlusX film)
and glass plates taken by my grandfather in the 1920s (43mm square)
It works great!

1920 - Guayaquil

RobG · 08-19-2020, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by titrisol

I repeated the same procedure for a batch of 6x9 negatives I found from my father (old PlusX film)
and glass plates taken by my grandfather in the 1920s (43mm square)
It works great!

The detail looks great! I must try using a DSLR to copy slides. I have two film scanners, but the shadow detail is usually lost.

**Henrico** · 08-19-2020, 11:00 PM - **1 Like**

Well done Titrisol! These large formats indeed contain lots of detail. Lens imperfections of gear that days were less critical in that way of shooting. I copied B&W family photos of 100 years old on a Epson flatbed and was really surprised about the quality of it.

titrisol · 08-20-2020, 06:42 AM - **2 Likes**

I shot that at ISO 80 in the DSLR and bracketed the exposure +/- 1 stop
It was very interesting t see not only my grandparents in their youth but also places that are still there or have gone away.

Digital retouching is something I'm no expert but with the help of some young people the results keep getting better.

I put the results in a flickr album
Fotos-Antiguas | Flickr

Originally posted by RobG

The detail looks great! I must try using a DSLR to copy slides. I have two film scanners, but the shadow detail is usually lost.

RobG · 08-20-2020, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by titrisol

It was very interesting to see not only my grandparents in their youth but also places that are still there or have gone away.

I was also fascinated to scan photos of places my parents visited in 1974 which I recently visited myself in Italy and Spain. Thanks for the link - the photos are really interesting!

Quote:

Digital retouching is something I'm no expert but with the help of some young people the results keep getting better.

Automated removal of dust and scratches is one reason I persisted with the scanners.

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12-05-2019, 06:47 PM	#31
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by miguelfenoglio D-FA 100mm f2.8 Macro WR is on it's way already. I studied graphic design and worked as a designed for a while so I know my way around photoshop relatively well. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to build the "hardware" part of the setup, to hold the light and negatives. Are you using a full frame DSLR?

12-07-2019, 03:50 AM - 3 Likes	#32
Henrico Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery Posts: 255 Original Poster	I used both K-01 M100 macro and K1ii DFA 100 macro at F8-F11 and both out-resolve negatives and dias. Always use RAW, manual WB (coolest), manual shutter & aperture settings, manual ISO (200) and manual focus. Check the diagram fits in the spectrum, then you can't go wrong... My setup is a bit freebling with FischerTechnik, cardboard, glasses cloth inlay and a Philips LED bulb. Works fine.

08-19-2020, 05:44 AM - 1 Like	#33
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	I repeated the same procedure for a batch of 6x9 negatives I found from my father (old PlusX film) and glass plates taken by my grandfather in the 1920s (43mm square) It works great! 1920 - Guayaquil

08-19-2020, 05:47 PM	#34
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by titrisol I repeated the same procedure for a batch of 6x9 negatives I found from my father (old PlusX film) and glass plates taken by my grandfather in the 1920s (43mm square) It works great! The detail looks great! I must try using a DSLR to copy slides. I have two film scanners, but the shadow detail is usually lost.

08-19-2020, 11:00 PM - 1 Like	#35
Henrico Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery Posts: 255 Original Poster	Well done Titrisol! These large formats indeed contain lots of detail. Lens imperfections of gear that days were less critical in that way of shooting. I copied B&W family photos of 100 years old on a Epson flatbed and was really surprised about the quality of it.

08-20-2020, 06:42 AM - 2 Likes	#36
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	I shot that at ISO 80 in the DSLR and bracketed the exposure +/- 1 stop It was very interesting t see not only my grandparents in their youth but also places that are still there or have gone away. Digital retouching is something I'm no expert but with the help of some young people the results keep getting better. I put the results in a flickr album Fotos-Antiguas \| Flickr Originally posted by RobG The detail looks great! I must try using a DSLR to copy slides. I have two film scanners, but the shadow detail is usually lost.

08-20-2020, 05:21 PM	#37
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by titrisol It was very interesting to see not only my grandparents in their youth but also places that are still there or have gone away. I was also fascinated to scan photos of places my parents visited in 1974 which I recently visited myself in Italy and Spain. Thanks for the link - the photos are really interesting! Quote: Digital retouching is something I'm no expert but with the help of some young people the results keep getting better. Automated removal of dust and scratches is one reason I persisted with the scanners.