Any way to get full-frame negative scans?

[mhahn]

<p>I've just started scanning negatives with a Nikon 5000 Coolscan, and just noticed that I don't get completely full-frame scans. Negatives are scanned in their entirety along the long side of the negative, but on the short side of the negative (in between the sprocket holes), a little bit of the negative doesn't get scanned. It's just a very small amount, but I'm a little disappointed nonetheless.<br>

Is it possible to get a completely full-frame scan?<br>

Thanks,<br>

Martin </p>

[colin_mattson1]

<p>If I recall correctly, full-frame is possible with the optional strip film holder but not with the motorized strip feeder.</p>

[james_trory]

<p>Yes, I think Colin is correct. I've only ever used the film holder and have never had a problem with the scanner cropping my negs at all.</p>

[mhahn]

<p>So the FH-3 film holder is the answer. I've been using the SA-21, which came with the scanner. Thanks.<br>

Martin</p>

[plasma181]

<p>I have had very good luck with my Coolscan LS-2000. I get the entire frame. With a high quality scanner, you don't have to agonize over it. Just zoom a little loose when you take the picture and crop a little when you scan. With most film SLRs, the viewfinder doesn't give you the whole frame anyway, so it forces you to frame loose. </p>

[outlaw_roberta]

<p>i use this</p>

<p>http://usa.shop.lomography.com/lomography-digitaliza</p>

<p>and it's probably the best thing ever.</p>