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stevebrot · 06-03-2015, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

An old enlarger base as the camera support and a light box as the light source is one way quick and easy way of doing it.

...and many enlarger manufacturers actually offered an optional attachment to allow use of the rail as a copy stand.

Steve

domusofsail · 06-13-2015, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by vrolok

Find below a picture of my set-up.
...

Great idea, I will give it a try.
I have some 6x4.5 film to scan.
Thanks

Jonathan Mac · 06-13-2015, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

Below is a photo of my setup. I use it for B&W 35mm only. I've never been able to get even close to the right colours using colour negative film so I use an Epson V500 for that. DSLR scanning seems to leave pictures looking rather flat and lifeless, so I'm considering going back to the Epson for those too, though they won't be nearly as sharp.

**bobbotron** · 12-02-2015, 12:13 PM - **2 Likes**

About time I posted an update here! Here's a photo of what I've gotten up to. Made a light box, slide holder, little plywood platform to hold the slide holder straight. It works pretty good for V1, maybe during the winter I'll make V2 as a little wood working project.

Eyewanders · 12-02-2015, 12:35 PM

I've been meaning to get back around to this (this looks like my first setup except with more substantial materials - I used far more cardboard

) but I've been too lazy and since I picked up another working Pakon F135 it hasn't been high on my list.

---------- Post added 12-02-15 at 11:37 AM ----------

btw - I picked up an FA50/2.8 Macro (has 1:1) - they're not terribly expensive and it worked extremely well for this application.

Jonathan Mac · 12-02-2015, 03:02 PM

Wow, plywood, that's advanced. Mine is cardboard. I too need to work on a mark II model.

**filoxophy** · 12-02-2015, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

About time I posted an update here! Here's a photo of what I've gotten up to. Made a light box, slide holder, little plywood platform to hold the slide holder straight. It works pretty good for V1, maybe during the winter I'll make V2 as a little wood working project.

What is your light source/diffuser there?

stevebrot · 12-02-2015, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by filoxophy

What is your light source/diffuser there?

My question too...

Originally posted by bobbotron

I'll make V2 as a little wood working project.

May I suggest some way to make the filmstrip and camera sensor parallel?

Steve

**bobbotron** · 12-02-2015, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

My question too...

May I suggest some way to make the filmstrip and camera sensor parallel?

Steve

The light source is a house hold 100 watt equivalent CFL bulb, I also have a 100 watt incandescent I might try for scanning colour film. I use 2 layers of diffusion material I bought of B&H. Originally I had made a smaller box but it heated up quite a bit with an incandescent inside. I had also tried a flash bulb, but it seemed wasteful and it's a lot easier to focus with a continuous light source. (Edit, this is the diffuser material I used http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/185687-REG/Lowel_IP_72_IP_l_Frost_Gels.html )

I would love suggestions!

FWIW, this was only going to be temporary, but I can't seem to really notice distortions in my scans so I have put off dealing with the problem. I know it's not perfect, but I've really enjoyed the results out of it so far.

I've considered mounting some kind of quick mount plate to a track on the plywood for quick adjustment and repeatable results. I also have a friend with a CNC laser cutter, v3 (?) might get cut out of MDF with alignment holes etc if I get fancy.

stevebrot · 12-02-2015, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

I had also tried a flash bulb

I was thinking a full-spectrum LED for focus* and an electronic flash for the actual exposure might be slick.

Steve

* I am not sure about the LED for the exposure.

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06-03-2015, 04:12 PM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave An old enlarger base as the camera support and a light box as the light source is one way quick and easy way of doing it. ...and many enlarger manufacturers actually offered an optional attachment to allow use of the rail as a copy stand. Steve

06-13-2015, 02:51 PM	#17
domusofsail Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 28	Originally posted by vrolok Find below a picture of my set-up. ... Great idea, I will give it a try. I have some 6x4.5 film to scan. Thanks

06-13-2015, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#18
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Below is a photo of my setup. I use it for B&W 35mm only. I've never been able to get even close to the right colours using colour negative film so I use an Epson V500 for that. DSLR scanning seems to leave pictures looking rather flat and lifeless, so I'm considering going back to the Epson for those too, though they won't be nearly as sharp.

12-02-2015, 12:13 PM - 2 Likes	#19
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349 Original Poster	About time I posted an update here! Here's a photo of what I've gotten up to. Made a light box, slide holder, little plywood platform to hold the slide holder straight. It works pretty good for V1, maybe during the winter I'll make V2 as a little wood working project.

12-02-2015, 12:35 PM	#20
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	I've been meaning to get back around to this (this looks like my first setup except with more substantial materials - I used far more cardboard ) but I've been too lazy and since I picked up another working Pakon F135 it hasn't been high on my list. ---------- Post added 12-02-15 at 11:37 AM ---------- btw - I picked up an FA50/2.8 Macro (has 1:1) - they're not terribly expensive and it worked extremely well for this application.

12-02-2015, 03:02 PM	#21
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Wow, plywood, that's advanced. Mine is cardboard. I too need to work on a mark II model.

12-02-2015, 03:24 PM	#22
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by bobbotron About time I posted an update here! Here's a photo of what I've gotten up to. Made a light box, slide holder, little plywood platform to hold the slide holder straight. It works pretty good for V1, maybe during the winter I'll make V2 as a little wood working project. What is your light source/diffuser there?

12-02-2015, 05:55 PM	#23
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by filoxophy What is your light source/diffuser there? My question too... Originally posted by bobbotron I'll make V2 as a little wood working project. May I suggest some way to make the filmstrip and camera sensor parallel? Steve

12-02-2015, 06:08 PM	#24
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot My question too... May I suggest some way to make the filmstrip and camera sensor parallel? Steve The light source is a house hold 100 watt equivalent CFL bulb, I also have a 100 watt incandescent I might try for scanning colour film. I use 2 layers of diffusion material I bought of B&H. Originally I had made a smaller box but it heated up quite a bit with an incandescent inside. I had also tried a flash bulb, but it seemed wasteful and it's a lot easier to focus with a continuous light source. (Edit, this is the diffuser material I used http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/185687-REG/Lowel_IP_72_IP_l_Frost_Gels.html ) I would love suggestions! FWIW, this was only going to be temporary, but I can't seem to really notice distortions in my scans so I have put off dealing with the problem. I know it's not perfect, but I've really enjoyed the results out of it so far. I've considered mounting some kind of quick mount plate to a track on the plywood for quick adjustment and repeatable results. I also have a friend with a CNC laser cutter, v3 (?) might get cut out of MDF with alignment holes etc if I get fancy.

12-02-2015, 06:18 PM	#25
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bobbotron I had also tried a flash bulb I was thinking a full-spectrum LED for focus* and an electronic flash for the actual exposure might be slick. Steve * I am not sure about the LED for the exposure.

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