schristian1

Thanks for the input. The Sunray copy box came back into stock today and I have ordered one of those. Once you add up the costs for the EFH, slide mask, light panel, and power supply for the panel, the price was pretty close to the Sunray. I looked into the smaller Kaiser units and their CRI is around 88. A CRI of 95+ is recmmended from what I have read.

Found some more information. The tracing light boxes/pads are out. Looks like one of the video lights is what I need.

I am looking to rescan all of my slides and negatives. I originally used my flatbed scanner, but they all seem to be soft. This time I plan on using my Nikon D750 and 105 mm macro lens on my tripod with an extension arm. I have looked at several film molders and have narrowed it down to 3. Pixl-latr Sunray copy box III Essential Film Holder Right now I am leaning towards the EFH. I like the Sunray, but it is out of stock for awhile and I have heard it gets very hot. With the other solutions, a light source is needed. I have watched reviews and one brought up the issue of color rendition with their light source. I have been looking at various LED light boxes/pads used mostly for tracing. They mention brightness, but not much in the way of color temperature or color rendition. One reviewer did a comparison with 4 different light sources and the Viltrox L116T light had excellent color. It is a video light and not a light box and would require some kind of holder be made as it is not flat. My questions are these: Are these light pads acceptable for illumination and give me proper color rendition? Any recommendations below $100? Can I just correct color temp in Lightroom as I will be shooting RAW? What are your opinions on my 3 holder choices from your actual experience. I liked the Pixl-latr, but am concerned about all of the parts snapping together and the need to lift the cover to move the film. I have heard that all of the parts can come unsnapped while using. Once set up, I want to imit the possibility of disturbing frame alignment as I change to the next image to copy.

Thanks. After doing more research and measuring, I have come to the conclusion is definately 126 film. Vuescan seems to only handle 126 slides and not film. I can set the crop box, but have to do one at a time instead of doing it in batch mode and processing an entire strip. I have seen an adapter for the Epson V500 that fits inside the film adapter and registers the film properly and prevents cutting off part of the image, but nothing for my old scanner. Wish my Nikon LS-40 had not taken a dump. Again, thanks for the response.

I am scanning some old color negative 35mm strips and I am not sure what the film is. It only is marked as Kodak Safety film, has perfs on one side, and they seem to be located 1 per frame. I am using Vuescan on an Epson Perfection 1650. The only 2 selections in options for safety film are II and CII. The issue I am having is there is an option to show multi outlines that delineate each frame. These never seem to line up with the images. The distance from one frame to another is 30mm, not 35mm. The width of the film is 35mm. Any idea what this film is?

<p>Thanks. I was planning on processing myself and then probably scan. Film processing has almost dried up here unless you want to drive an hour to a place.</p>

<p>Wanting to do some 35mm film work and am looking for current B&W film recommendations. It has been a long time since I shot B&W and Kodak has pretty much discontinued everything I used to shoot. I also do medium format 120/220, so a brand I can get in both formats would be great. Thanks</p>

<p>I got one of these batteries minus the charger with a used grip I just bought. Anyone know where I can get a charger for it? Or know the specs for the charger?</p>

<p>I am looking to get a stainless steel tank for doing my 120 film. Are there companies to stay away from? What size do you recommend? A two reel tank as a minimum? Are there 35mm only tanks or will they take a 120 reel? Recommend a reel/tank combo?</p>