Abstract Test still

Test still · 10:07 PM

I got the expired Vericolor III daylight short 4x5 fairly dialed in. The box says it is ASA 160, but it seems to prefer ISO 64 and 32.
The shot at ISO 32 was actually nicer exposed, but the negative got scratched, or the emulsion was just bad, with colored lines across it.
My scanner only scans 2.7" wide, so the scan crops about a third of the image out. Untouched except for scale.

Natural light, no flash and a single overhead house bulb.

DenisG · 12-08-2014, 11:50 PM

Hello

Colors are beautiful and typical of large format!
I also have a graflex since a few time

What scanner do you use?
I have an Epson V500 and i scanned my 4x5 negs n two times, reporting the parameter from the first half on the second and then merging both in photoshop. It works quite well with good sharpness.
I now have a 4990 (older) easier to use (two negs at a time) but not so sharp as with the previeous method.

45 Mike · 12-09-2014, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by DenisG

Hello

Colors are beautiful and typical of large format!
I also have a graflex since a few time

What scanner do you use?
I have an Epson V500 and i scanned my 4x5 negs n two times, reporting the parameter from the first half on the second and then merging both in photoshop. It works quite well with good sharpness.
I now have a 4990 (older) easier to use (two negs at a time) but not so sharp as with the previeous method.

I have a V500 also. I am looking at getting a different scanner. I may try stitching, but generally I will use paper negatives and a flatbed scanner works fine for that.

Parallax · 12-09-2014, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

I saw the title "Test Still" and was going to reply "I'll drink to that!" I guess I misunderstood.

As to the picture, I rather like the flat lighting and muted colors on this.

DenisG · 12-10-2014, 02:15 AM

45Mike: test Stitching

you will see it is quite easy and you get all the possibilities of lighroom to post process your neg after

45 Mike · 12-10-2014, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by DenisG

45Mike: test Stitching

you will see it is quite easy and you get all the possibilities of lighroom to post process your neg after

Ahh, well that is the problem, I cannot use Lightroom, I cannot use Photoshop, I cannot use the editor that comes with my K-30 and I cannot use the scanner software or editor that comes with the scanner.

I don't use Windows, and I don't use Mac. I use Linux and the scanner program is VueScan, and my editor is GIMP.
I think there is a plugin for stitching, but I have not tried it, however what i have read of it is that it is not a trivial thing that automates the process.

I am fairly unconvinced that I would prefer stitching to scanning the whole negative with an appropriate scanner.

surrjohn · 12-10-2014, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Ahh, well that is the problem, I cannot use Lightroom, I cannot use Photoshop, I cannot use the editor that comes with my K-30 and I cannot use the scanner software or editor that comes with the scanner.

I don't use Windows, and I don't use Mac. I use Linux and the scanner program is VueScan, and my editor is GIMP.
I think there is a plugin for stitching, but I have not tried it, however what i have read of it is that it is not a trivial thing that automates the process.

I am fairly unconvinced that I would prefer stitching to scanning the whole negative with an appropriate scanner.

If you installed WINE (Windows Emulator) on your linux setup you would be able to run your windows programs through the emulator.

DenisG · 12-10-2014, 06:26 AM

buy an old scanner

as I wanted to scan my 4x5 and 8x10 easily I found an old epson 4990.
Happily it works with vuescan (I also have it) but not anymore with silverfast and Epson scan (maybe a problem of driver installation?).
My own was quite cheap.

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12-08-2014, 11:50 PM	#2
DenisG Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lyon Posts: 54	Hello Colors are beautiful and typical of large format! I also have a graflex since a few time What scanner do you use? I have an Epson V500 and i scanned my 4x5 negs n two times, reporting the parameter from the first half on the second and then merging both in photoshop. It works quite well with good sharpness. I now have a 4990 (older) easier to use (two negs at a time) but not so sharp as with the previeous method.

12-09-2014, 12:12 PM	#3
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350 Original Poster	Originally posted by DenisG Hello Colors are beautiful and typical of large format! I also have a graflex since a few time What scanner do you use? I have an Epson V500 and i scanned my 4x5 negs n two times, reporting the parameter from the first half on the second and then merging both in photoshop. It works quite well with good sharpness. I now have a 4990 (older) easier to use (two negs at a time) but not so sharp as with the previeous method. I have a V500 also. I am looking at getting a different scanner. I may try stitching, but generally I will use paper negatives and a flatbed scanner works fine for that.

12-09-2014, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#4
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I saw the title "Test Still" and was going to reply "I'll drink to that!" I guess I misunderstood. As to the picture, I rather like the flat lighting and muted colors on this.

12-10-2014, 02:15 AM	#5
DenisG Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lyon Posts: 54	45Mike: test Stitching you will see it is quite easy and you get all the possibilities of lighroom to post process your neg after

12-10-2014, 02:45 AM	#6
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350 Original Poster	Originally posted by DenisG 45Mike: test Stitching you will see it is quite easy and you get all the possibilities of lighroom to post process your neg after Ahh, well that is the problem, I cannot use Lightroom, I cannot use Photoshop, I cannot use the editor that comes with my K-30 and I cannot use the scanner software or editor that comes with the scanner. I don't use Windows, and I don't use Mac. I use Linux and the scanner program is VueScan, and my editor is GIMP. I think there is a plugin for stitching, but I have not tried it, however what i have read of it is that it is not a trivial thing that automates the process. I am fairly unconvinced that I would prefer stitching to scanning the whole negative with an appropriate scanner.

12-10-2014, 03:57 AM	#7
surrjohn New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Grenoble Photos: Albums Posts: 22	Originally posted by 45 Mike Ahh, well that is the problem, I cannot use Lightroom, I cannot use Photoshop, I cannot use the editor that comes with my K-30 and I cannot use the scanner software or editor that comes with the scanner. I don't use Windows, and I don't use Mac. I use Linux and the scanner program is VueScan, and my editor is GIMP. I think there is a plugin for stitching, but I have not tried it, however what i have read of it is that it is not a trivial thing that automates the process. I am fairly unconvinced that I would prefer stitching to scanning the whole negative with an appropriate scanner. If you installed WINE (Windows Emulator) on your linux setup you would be able to run your windows programs through the emulator.

12-10-2014, 06:26 AM	#8
DenisG Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lyon Posts: 54	buy an old scanner as I wanted to scan my 4x5 and 8x10 easily I found an old epson 4990. Happily it works with vuescan (I also have it) but not anymore with silverfast and Epson scan (maybe a problem of driver installation?). My own was quite cheap.