ming_zeng

<p>Dear All,</p>

<p>Sorry for the late update, the seller of the new cable shipped a wrong cable to me, tooks some time to make exchange.<br /> Now I have connected the scanner with the new SCSI card successfully, computer and vuescan is able to recognise it. When I try to scan my first slide, problem comes again. Vuescan stops responding during preview stage (or calirbation stage). I made a search about it, in a old post it said it will help by turning "auto focus" off, then I tried it but it did not work.</p>

<p>Anybody could sugget me if you surferred same problem before, much appreciate. ah..almost the final step....</p>

<p>Hi Ingemar,</p>

<p>Thanks a lot for such detail explanation about SCSI, I believe a lot people will learn and appreciate it. Since I have only one SCSI device which is the scanner (Thanks God, :D), I will try to work with the "Terminator dip switch" & my computer BIOS with new card to see if it works, before I purchase an active terminator.</p>

<p>I will take a note about the dust problem when I try the scanner, just to see how serious that can be in the particular scanner. First of first is to get it works. :D, Thanks again!</p>

<p>Hi Walter,<br /> About the active termination, please correct me if my understanding is wrong:<br /> 1. I need to set "Terminator dip switch" off to shut down the termination function on the scanner itself.<br /> 2. I need to get a active terminator. <strong>I can choose to plug the terminator any slot on the SCSI card itself or the scanner.</strong> Since the card provides 2 internal 68-pin LVD SCSI connectors, 1 internal 50-pin Ultra SCSI connector, and 2 external 68-pin VHDCI LVD SCSI connectors, I can choose anyone of them to get a external or internal active terminal to do the job. I don't have to use the old slot in the scanner to do termination job.</p>

<p>Thanks again for your kindly help!</p>

<p>Hi Walter, Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! Ava-2906 only supports up to Win7 32x, but not 64x, I have downloaded that driver but it didn't work. I had a 39160 and the cable on the way, but the "Active Termination" is the one I missed, and currently there are Centronics 50, D-sub-25 port & a set of Terminator dip switch at behind. I saw this <br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Pin-HD50-External-Active-SCSI-Terminator-w-LED-STSI-/370191244903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56311e1e67#ht_1944wt_1395">http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Pin-HD50-External-Active-SCSI-Terminator-w-LED-STSI-/370191244903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56311e1e67#ht_1944wt_1395</a><br /> is that I need to get, and plug into the Centronics 50? Opps, looks like I need to buy another cable to use the D-sub-25 port to link to computer, the one I purchase is from 68 pins to 50 pins.</p>

<p>To Ingemar,</p>

<p>Thanks for the important information, I will try that if the SCSI things doesn't work. Yes, I have to agree I already feel headache before I really start to use it. I got it cheap, only 200 bucks with whole set. I currently had a Canon 8800F, but not very happy about scanning 135 with it. I have never used a film scanner before and that's why I decide to try it out. Besides the SCSI things I am facing, the other inconvenience is the MF tray, only load one film once a scan....I knew there may be more ahead waiting for me, but at least I got some experience. Thanks, :D<br /> <br /></p>

<p>To William,<br>

Yes, I did power up the scanner first before starting computer. If the card is not able to be recognized, I think the scanner either. Thanks to let me know the card and scanner will work under 32-bit system , as least that is the last way I can try.</p>

<p>To Brooks,<br>

I have made some research about the VM WinXp, that doesn't work for hardware. Thanks for your reply!</p>

<p><strong>Just a update:</strong><br>

Yesterday just ordered a new 39160 SCSI card, which belong to SCSI III family. Will get cable (68pin to 50pin) soon as well. Will try once I receive them. Cheers!</p>

<p>Hi All,<br>

I bought a Minolta Dimage Scan Multi II F-3100 recently with SCSI card AVA 2906, manual and CD recently, but I found I can not use it with my computer with Win7 X64 system installed.<br>

I knew software will be a problem but Vuescan should be able to handle it., but my problem is I cannot get Scanner linked with Computer ---- There is no Win7 64 driver for the SCSI card.<br>

I have though of downgrade my system to Win7 X32, but my ram is up to 16G, so I hope I can avoid waste them.(X32 system only recognize 4G max.)<br>

I have made some research about it.<br>

1. SCSI to USB converter.<br>

---It may/may not work. <br>

---It will slow down the transfer speed(scan speed)<br>

---Only found one brand "Ratoc" ensure it can work with the scanner, but the product is obsoleted.<br>

2. Use some driver from Vista X64.<br>

In the scanner manual, I read the SCSI card model should be Adaptec AHA-2940, and there is a post to discuss on use driver of "Adaptec AIC-7870 PCI SCSI Controller (Emulated)" under Vista X64. I have tried it, but the driver can not be recognize in my system, also I found out the card I actually had is AVA 2906. Anyway, both AHA-2940 and AVA 2906 only support to Win7 X32, not X64.</p>

<p>I plan a way to work it out, but it will be helpful to get your opinion on it before I started. My idea is to <strong>get a newer SCSI card which works under Win7 X64.</strong><br>

There are three cards can work under Win7 X64 - 39160, 29160 & 29160LP. I guess they are the latest or last generation of SCSI card, all of them have 68 pin VHDCI LVD/LVD external connector. The current AVA 2906 has a DB-25 Connector. I am not another end plug into scanner is universal, need to find out tonight. <br>

I have 0 knowledge about SCSI card interfacing, <strong>not sure if the new card can be compatible with the scanner</strong>. I guess If the difference on those cards is just like USB1.0 vs USB2.0, then the plan should work.<br>

Appreciate if you have any idea about it!<br>

Regards,<br>

Ming</p>

<p>Thanks for all the replies, I just figure out the rear cap for RZ67 Pro DS may be able to do the job after some modification. (same dimension, but need to grid off those inner part)<br>

but only for those with flat end, not those with protruding end.</p>

<p>Sorry to re-activate the old thread. <br>

Hi Michael, could you also send me a copy of P11 Instructions? I just purchased one without manual... my e-mail is hawkzeng@hotmail.com<br>

thanks a lot!<br>

Regards, Ming</p>

<p>Hi, recently I purchased some used Lens for Mamiya Press, and not all of they came with rear cap or front cap. Front cap should be easy to get from third party since they are quite standard, but rear cap is very hard to find alternative.<br>

I took roughly measurement on the rear cap I have, the diameter is about 78~79mm. Due to some of lens is with helical (like 127mm or 100 F2.8), certain depth is also needed.<br>

Could anyone can share your experience if you found some alternative rear cap works for Press/Universal lens? I saw some rear cap for RB/RZ lens in similar design, but not sure they can be used for Press/Universal lens or not?<br>

Appreciate for your help!</p>

<p>Hi Giovanni, please have a look of the picture below,<br>

<a href="http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00V/00V1O3-191209684.jpg">http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00V/00V1O3-191209684.jpg</a><br>

It is type II film back in the picture, you can see two black spools inside which I know I should get form 120 film or local lab, but the missing I means is the one "feeler" next to the left spool. (the one with two grey rings at ends). The K-type may not has feeler in its original, but I just want to confirm, so I can give reasonable rating to the seller.<br>

thanks again for your help!</p>

<p>Giovanni,<br>

thanks again, I know K-type, the film number is showing in the three red windows, and I can adjust then on the frame I added (6x6 & 6x4.5) or just 6x9. As you can see in the second picture, the type I film back doesn't come with feeler too. I just want to know K back is original like that, or there is a missing feeler. (seems the knob type back doesn't need feeler because the film number is also shown through the press back from behind).<br>

thanks for your patient,:)</p>

<p>Thanks Giovanni. Yes, I think you make sense, the type II back needs the feeler driven by the film to show the film number from top window.<br>

There is hole in the top plate inside of the K back, so I thought it suppose to have something inserting in it. Just a liitle bit worry the film flatness will get affected.<br>

Still hope somebody could post his K-back inside picture here to help, My M-adapter is still on the road, so no chance to test it by shooting.<br>

Many thanks!</p>

<p>Hi all, I got a K-model roll film back from my Mamiya Universal recently, and when I unpack it, I found there is one part seems missing, but I am not very sure.<br>

Could anyone using the same film back share a picture of film back inside? I try to search by goggle, but it is so hard to find.<br>

Please have a look of mine,<br>

<img src="http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/hawkzeng/1Medium.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Below it is a picture I found from internet, and there are the types of film backs for Mamiya Press System, but one with the roll I pointed in the picture, but another without.</p>

<p><img src="http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/hawkzeng/3.jpg" alt="" /><br>

I check the manual of Mamiya Universal, it didn't tell the function of the roller, I guess it is used to support film, but not sure the K-model and the type I back are designed without the roller, or it is just a part missing.<br>

Previously I only use the camera to take polaroid, so I am not familar about those film back, wonder if anyone would like to share a manual about K model back, deeply appreciate!<br>

Regards,<br>

Ming</p>

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<p>I checked my finder, no matter what aperture I set, outer ring range is fixed from 1000/1 to 8/1, I am going to get a seperator meter to test it further, and see whether I need to adjuest the knob.<br>

Q.G, thanks a lot for your reminding, I will google some better site for EV calculation.<br>

Paul, thanks a lot for you information, nice DIY job! :D</p>

<p>Hi Paul, thanks a lot for your reply, Merry Christmas, :)<br>

I just made a calculation for EV range for 400 ISO at max. aperture 2.8. The outer ring can only be turned from <strong>1000/1 to 8/1</strong> , coverted to EV range is <strong>EV 11 to EV 4</strong>. I am not sure of I can set the meter to 1/1000 at f/22 or not, I will try today when I am back home.<br>

by the way, I use the website for EV calculation: <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=exposure">http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=exposure</a></p>

<p>Hi, recently I got a Kiev TTL/Spot Prism View Finder, and I am trying to use it for my 500C/M. I notice that the outer ring for shutter speed adjustment cannot be set to its maximum.<br>

For example,<br>

I see the film speed to 400 (400 will be shown in the window), and set to the inner sliver ring to the max aperture of my lens which is F2.8.<br>

Then when I start to turn the outer ring clockwise, and it can be turn from 1000/1 (in white) to 8/1 (in red), it can not reach to 4/1,2/1,1 sec (in red) and 2 sec, 4 sec, 8 sec (in green). If I turn the outer ring anti-clockwise, I can turn over the 1000/1 (in white), and reach 4 sec & 8 sec (in green).<br>

I brought it second hand, so I am not sure whether it is normal for the finder, or the older owener has adjusted the outer ring for calibration ( I guess by losing the tiny screw on the side of outring).<br>

Hope somebody can help me out of it, Thanks a lot!</p>