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stevebrot · 04-12-2010, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by pingflood

You wouldn't need to project the image, just use the enlarger as an even light source to illuminate a neg you put on the scanner. But that probably wouldn't work since the scanner will try to light it still...

...unless it is in transparency mode. The Microtek s400 comes with a 35mm-only illuminated adapter so it may be possible to trick the scanner into scanning a larger negative. In the mean time, I have a line on a 4990

Edit: I just tried to fool the s400 into scanning my 120 negs. No luck...Oh well!

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 04-12-2010 at 11:27 AM.

**Clarkey** · 04-12-2010, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

...unless it is in transparency mode. The Microtek s400 comes with a 35mm-only illuminated adapter so it may be possible to trick the scanner into scanning a larger negative. In the mean time, I have a line on a 4990

Edit: I just tried to fool the s400 into scanning my 120 negs. No luck...Oh well!

Steve

I did hear of someone in the Fuji MF land who had disconnected the cathode light circuit somehow (think he managed to match the resistivity of the light with something to fool the scanner to prevent bottom light. I'll try and find the reference - it was a while ago).

Edit: Sorry, no go. Although there were a few tests run by Doug Fisher @ betterscanning.com who managed to "trick" the scanner into scanning image sizes greater than 645 on the 4490.
Good scanning with the new 4990. I'll be interested to see how you go.

stevebrot · 04-14-2010, 08:54 PM

In case anyone is interested, here is a link to my review and initial impressions of the Chamonix 045N-2 at Large Format Photography Forum:

Chamonix 045N-2: A Newbie's Review - Large Format Photography Forum

Steve

04-12-2010, 04:38 PM	#32
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by stevebrot ...unless it is in transparency mode. The Microtek s400 comes with a 35mm-only illuminated adapter so it may be possible to trick the scanner into scanning a larger negative. In the mean time, I have a line on a 4990 Edit: I just tried to fool the s400 into scanning my 120 negs. No luck...Oh well! Steve I did hear of someone in the Fuji MF land who had disconnected the cathode light circuit somehow (think he managed to match the resistivity of the light with something to fool the scanner to prevent bottom light. I'll try and find the reference - it was a while ago). Edit: Sorry, no go. Although there were a few tests run by Doug Fisher @ betterscanning.com who managed to "trick" the scanner into scanning image sizes greater than 645 on the 4490. Good scanning with the new 4990. I'll be interested to see how you go. Last edited by Clarkey; 04-14-2010 at 05:37 PM. Reason: update search info

04-14-2010, 08:54 PM	#33
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	In case anyone is interested, here is a link to my review and initial impressions of the Chamonix 045N-2 at Large Format Photography Forum: Chamonix 045N-2: A Newbie's Review - Large Format Photography Forum Steve

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by pingflood You wouldn't need to project the image, just use the enlarger as an even light source to illuminate a neg you put on the scanner. But that probably wouldn't work since the scanner will try to light it still... ...unless it is in transparency mode. The Microtek s400 comes with a 35mm-only illuminated adapter so it may be possible to trick the scanner into scanning a larger negative. In the mean time, I have a line on a 4990 Edit: I just tried to fool the s400 into scanning my 120 negs. No luck...Oh well! Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 04-12-2010 at 11:27 AM.