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No need to cut it, it is for medium format, it is of the same dimension of a 6x6 medium format picture.

I bought one.

It's 75 X 90 mm, (3 X 3.5 in). Time to apply scissors!

 

On hasselbladrepair.com, there is a Focus Calibration Sheet described as 22.9 X 16.2 cm for 28 euros.

Hasselblad Focus Calibration Sheet for Flextight 646 H-40900026

 

It has very fine pattern that is not visible with the naked eyes looking at the image on the B&H web site.

 

At $32, a bit pricey, but it looks like what I need.

Can I cut strips from this sheet to fit a medium-format film holder for the Epson V600?

Using Epson V600 with BetterScanning variable-height negative holder, medium format

 

To adjust the height of my negative holder, I wish to use a monochrome negative (black and transparent) with a test pattern that has sharp edges.

 

Does anyone know where I can find such a negative?

<p>Scanner arrived as expected, and as expected, Fedex left the box outside. The box is a "store" box, i.e. not re-packed in a shipping carton. The box has hand-grip openings, so it is not sealed. Outside temperature was about 85; humidity also about 85. The scanner is in good shape, though.<br />Fedex delivered a second box containing two sheets of paperwork. The paperwork was not damaged, presumably because it was packed with air-bubble cushioning. (Chuckle.)<br /><br /></p>

<p>I ordered directly from Epson. I figure dealing with the manufacturer has a slight edge over dealing with a third-party seller.<br>

I also bought a 1-year extended warranty. My VISA has "Warranty Management", which appears to be almost a scam. One registers the product with "them", and then, with "a single phone call", they manage warranty service. I figure that single phone call explodes into N calls, N > 1. I might as well phone Epson.<br>

Epson has a service provider in Bellingham, MA. I am in So. NH. Shipping is $27.40, including insurance and the USPS $9.95 "fragile" fee. That's 13.7% of the purchase price. I don't know whether they stiff the customer for the return cost, which would make it 27.4% of the purchase price.<br /><br />Staples has the V600 for ths same price. They use Square Trade for warranty. Their website says 2-year plan is $16.99, 3-year plan is $19.99. However, beware Square Trade. As one or two commenters here noted, there are issues with these third-party service "extensions". Square says "Your plan begins on the date you purchased your item". Huh? Why bother?<br /><br />And reviews of third-party service-plan administrators are often unfavorable.<br /><br /><br>

Many, many thanks for responses to my question. I hope to return the favor.</p>

 

<p>The V600 is $199.99 at Epson, after a $30 rebate. Free shipping. Extra 2-year warranty $35.95.<br /> Same price on Amazon. Extra 2-Year Protection for $14.61".<br /> Except for the difference in the price for the extended-warranty gimick, these appear to be the same.<br /> Any thoughts on whether to buy from Epson vs buying from Amazon?</p>

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