david_goldsmith

<p>This topic ( batch scanning of medium format film with VueScan and a Nikon LS scanner) has been a constant subject of discussion and aggravation for years. While I cannot speak about the LS-9000 I can certainly say that batch scanning of medium format film on the LS-8000 turns out to be remarkably easy and effective. I did not discover the "secret" for successful batch scanning, but got it directly from Ed Hamrick. His statement to me was:<br>

"It's a simple fix - use "Input | Frame spacing" - use a ruler to measure the distance between the beginning of the first frame and the beginning of the second frame. <br>

Note that it is is Frame SPACING, not Frame OFFSET! For the 6x4.5 ratio the value for the Spacing parameter that I have used is 48 +/- 2 mm, and for 6x6, 64 +/- 2mm. With those values I get for a strip of 6x4.5 images four distinct frames and for the 6x6 ratio three distinct frames. <br>

So, set VueScan for Batch mode (All or List), set the appropriate Frame SPACING value, click on Preview, and when the previews are done, yes, you will probably have to adjust the crop frame (not a big deal!) for each picture frame. Finally just click on Scan. Considering all of the frustration about this subject (including on my part as well) the recommended method worked perfectly.</p>

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