Digital BW, The Print

I have scanned 4X5 negs on my 3200 in lieu of the adapter that came 
with the flatbed:  If you have access to a mat cutter, simply cut a 
black mat, 2-ply, to the dimensions of the top of your flatbed, and 
then cut a 5X7 window in it.  By simply placing the negative in direct 
contact with the glass on the flatbed and using the board with the 
window as a mask, you can shield out any undesirable light that bleeds 
through during the scanning process.  You of course must use the top 
light attachment as with the adapters that come with the scanner.  (If 
this approach worked with the 3200, it should work with the 4870.)  
Peter G.

On Feb 25, 2005, at 2:15 PM, Dan Koons wrote:

>
> I e mailed epson asking if their 4870 could scan  5x7 negative. they 
> said yes if you make an adapter. Anyone out there tried this? Does 
> anyone have another idea? I would appreciate any input    Dan
>