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    Nikon Coolscan 9000 645 Preview/Scanning Issue

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

    Posted

    I need help previewing and scanning 645 strips in my Nikon Coolscan

    4.0.2. I'm using the glass film holder (FH-869G) and both the preview

    and scan do not start and stop at the correct spot (where each frame

    begins and ends). It's not the user selectable crop frame either.

     

    I have 6x4.5 selected too. I'm scanning at 8500x6288 dpi. The strip

    film offset doesn't seem to help too much either. Even when I think I

    have the entire frame previewed, when I compare the scan to the film

    strip it's missing a small portions of the frame's edges.

     

    I have tried other scanning programs but, other than this, I enjoy

    working with Nikon Coolscan.

     

    Any help would sincerely be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

     

    dG

    Hasselblad H2 test drive

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    I've been working with an H2 for 2-3 months now and, overall, I'm impressed. However, I only shoot film and I haven't thought 2 seconds about digital.

     

    The H1/H2 is excellent for someone moving out of 35mm and into MF. There has been a lot of negativity about the lenses/body parts being made by Fuji. But the H1/H2 is a fantastic camera that is worlds apart from anything else I've tried. There is nothing negative about Fuji being a partner with Hasselblad.

     

    I considered writing some form of review here but I'm not sure how good it could be since I'm new to MF. My angle would be as a former Canon EOS uaer. And I'd have nothing to contribute about digital.

     

    I hope more here use the H1/H2.

     

    dG

    Getting shafted.

    in Business of Photography

    Posted

    Brad,

     

    1. If you did copyright your photos then you are entitled to collect your legal fees.

     

    2. Consult with a lawyer ASAP -- it won't cost you anything if you copyrighted your photos.

     

    The agency is relying on you giving up. Good luck.

     

    dG

    Great Smokey Mountains

    in Travel

    Posted

    I'm headed to the Great Smokey Mountains, staying on the north side

    and will be there for about 10 days starting February 15th.

     

    If you know of any great locations for good shooting please let me

    know and thanks in advance.

     

    dG

    Lowepro photo gloves or equivelent

    in Accessories

    Posted

    I like the Lowepro gloves and they are pretty good for handling gear because of the rubber on the fabric. Keep my hands warm if the temp is not too low.

     

    Comfortable but tight fitting gloves are best for me while handling gear; check out REI or similar sporting goods stores for useful gloves. You may also have luck at Home Depot or Lowes for work gloves.

     

    Good luck.

     

    dG

    Digital MF

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    Edgar,

     

    I recently made the decision to switch from Canon 35mm film to Hasselblad 645 film. I wanted the larger format and I knew I could one day purchase a digital back.

     

    As already said, film will be around for many years to come, many. Yes, it will be more costly and difficult to process, but not impossible. Shoot film until you are comfortable switching to digital, if ever.

     

    Good luck.

     

    dG

    H2 Not Working / Hasselblad Service?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    About 2 months ago I made a hefty investment into a Hasselblad H2

    plus lenses.

     

    Early on I noticed some quirky behavior and 3 strange problems have

    resulted in it going to Hasselblad for service:

     

    1. Sometimes the film does not advance to frame 1 ﾗ the camera locks

    up and the back must be removed to get the film to advance ﾗ it

    happens randomly (I'm not nuts, I did find another post mentioning

    the same problem

    http://www.hasselbladinfo.com/discus/messages/4/24251.html)

     

    2. Once or twice a day, while shooting, I get a message on the LCD to

    remove the battery (yes, to remove it)

     

    3. I reprogrammed the autofocus to another button so the shutter

    release just takes exposure and releases the shutter (so I can easily

    focus on a part of the frame that's not in the center) - every once

    and a while the shutter button reverts back to autofocus

     

    I called several weeks ago and was told it would be looked into. Not

    hearing anything after a week I called again and was told the same

    thing. Not hearing anything back for another week the second time I

    wrote an email expressing my dissatisfaction. I explained I didnﾒt

    think it was appropriate for a new, 60-day-old camera to have such

    problems.

     

    Not hearing anything, I called a third time and was told to ship the

    camera kit in for service to get it fixed. So I packaged it up,

    shipped it off overnight! They received it Wednesday. I called 4PM

    Friday just for an update (I thought it may be too soon) and was told

    it hadn't been looked at yet because they were "all in training this

    week." I was told to call back Tuesday.

     

    I'm trying to get past the frustration and disappointment. This was a

    very expensive purchase that I was very excited about. I feel let

    down. I did my research on the H series, heard many say Fuji this and

    that, but I was convinced by the Hasselblad marketing machine that it

    was the best. I was reluctant to post here because so many have

    slammed the H series as non-Hasselblad.

     

    What kind of dependability should I expect with the H2? Does anyone

    else have an H2 (film or H2D)? I don't want to be stuck with a dud

    and my intent was to invest in a system I could expand on in the

    years ahead. Anyone have experience with Hasselblad service in NJ?

     

    dG

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