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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
04-10-2016, 05:45 PM
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OK, I see that a lightbox is needed when using a tablet as a light source. That is good to know for future reference. Thanks.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
03-31-2016, 07:18 PM
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Les, thanks for posting the picture. Based on my experience I'm wary about how even the lighting would be. Your unit produces even lighting - I'm looking to get one like yours. Thanks also for the other replies!
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
03-30-2016, 06:41 PM
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A cell phone or notebook will not work as the pixels show up in the copied photo.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a lightbox, or source that is currently available, that someone has experience with.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
03-30-2016, 04:36 PM
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I want to copy a lot of old pictures with my digital camera. I have a Pentax 645z with the 120mm macro lens. This week I received the light box I ordered. The illumination was horribly uneven including an ugly dark area. I have successfully used it to copy some negatives after locating a fairly evenly illuminated area on the surface. I also want to use the light box to review and sort old slides. The unit I bought is the Porta-Trace / Gagne 11x18 led lightbox. It will be sent back for a refund.
I want to copy both 35mm and 120 medium formats negatives and slides. I have a 120mm aftermarket negative holder that is designed to work with a scanner. I placed it on the lightbox. The negative rests about 1/8 inch above the lighted surface. I think I have a satisfactory setup using a sturdy tripod.
Here's my light source experience. I tried using a notepad and placing the negative holder above that but the led matrix shows up in the copied picture with a large weird grainy effect. Then the problem with this particular light box.
I'm not aware of a 120mm film and slide holder that could be used in conjunction with a flash unit.
Any recommendations for a better light box or illumination source?
Thanks.
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