mike_r4

I have one strip of Tmax 400 (~10 years old) in a sleeve which

has 'stuck' to the non-emulsion side of the film. I don't know the

brand of sleeve; the material looks and feels like a clear plastic

bag.

I plan to wash/soak the whole thing in water, and rinse the neg in

photo flo solution. It's an 'important' negative, so I thought I

would check and see if anyone has any comments or suggestions before

I do this since I have not had this problem before.

Thanks.

Sounds good! Thanks for all the replies.

I will pick some up. It sounds like a good deal. I'm using mostly Epson Glossy right now (and some Epson Matte Heavyweight) on an Epson R200, until I can get a 2200. I'm going to wait till I get the 2200 before I start experimenting with more expensive, archival papers. I'm still learning the basics of scanning, and inkjets.

Has anyone ever tried it (or heard of it)? It's on sale at Costco,

and I was thinking of trying it.

Thanks everyone; I just ordered one.

"Also I suggest upgrading your USB2 drivers before scanner installation."

 

Hmmmm...

Is that something I can download from HP? I have an HP computer that's about 8 months old.

Well, I think I found my answer on the Hamrick site:

 

"Number of scanners - a single copy of VueScan can work with all supported scanners, but you need to purchase and install a separate copy of SilverFast for each scanner you use."

 

I guess I was thinking of SilverFast.

Thanks for the quick replies. It sounds like this scanner will suit my needs for now. I think I'll go ahead and order one.

 

Would I need more than one version of VUESCAN to use on multiple scanners? I don't have the 4870 yet, and I'm also considering the Microtek 1800f. Can I just purchase one copy of Vuescan, or does each scanner require a different version?

I have searched, and read as many posts here as I could find on the

Scan Dual IV. From that, I THINK it will do what I need.

I'd like to get some supporting opinions before I buy one, though.

 

I tried an Epson 4180. I was satisfied with 6x6 scans, but 35mm scans

were not satisfactory. Will the Scan Dual IV make 35mm scans that

compare well with the 6x6 scans from the Epson (up to say, 8x10 print

size)?

 

I'm considering using the Scan Dual for 35mm, and an Epson 4870 for

M/F and L/F. I Would not expect to make prints larger than 8x10 from

35mm. I shoot B&W, and color film and slides. I don't mind using P.S.

to clean dust, etc. I am not too concerned with scanning

speed. 'Special' negs and slides could be sent out for drum scanning,

on occasion. I realize that a dual format film scanner would do

better, but it's more $, and would not handle L/F.

 

Thanks in advance for your advice, and opinions.

I'm really new to scanners. I tried a 4180, and was very pleased with scanned 6x6 negs. 35 mm scans were "muddy", I would not use it as a 35mm scanner. For about $200 (USA), I think it's a great deal if you're only using it for M/F, and are on a budget.

I have searched all the posts I could find on the subject, and have

decided on an RB67, or RZ67.

I have handled an RB, but not an RZ. I am aware of the size and

weight of these cameras. I want the full 6x7 format, and sharp

lenses. I understand that the RZ lenses, and the RB KL lenses should

suit my needs.

 

I'm not too sure just how the RZ's metering system works. Will I have

the option of using a full auto-exposure system, and full manual? Is

the RZ as easy to use with manual exposure as the RB? I realize that

the RB is fully manual.

With my Canon AE-1P, I can meter in PROGRAM, and then switch to

whatever settings I want to use. Can I do basically the same thing

with the RZ?

 

 

Some reasons I think I would prefer the RZ:

I can add a winder. (Would be useful in the homemade underwater

housing I hope to build someday)

I think the 110 2.8 lens will give me a brighter viewfinder for

easier focusing?

Option of using metered or manual mode?

I can still use an RB 180c lens in manual mode for portraits.

 

 

 

I'm really leaning towards the RZ (not a II, can only afford a used

RZ67, or maybe RB Pro SD with KL lens, probably from KEH)

 

Thanks in advance for any tips or advice you can offer!

I wouldn't pay $200 for a used 19" monitor. I bought a brand new, very nice 19" monitor for about $240. Some new ones were only $200. I'm new here, Yakim, and don't know where you live. If you're in the USA, I'm sure you can buy new for that price. Monitors don't last forever, and you won't know how much a used one has been used. Of course, I'm talking about CRT's here. If those are flat panels, disregard my suggestions.