Digital BW, The Print

cschaible94111 wrote:
> William:  Do you mean to say that with my 9000 I can scan 35 mm film
> using my 120 glass holder?  Is there a trick?  I'm under the
> impression that the software only allows MF scans with that holder. 
> Any info appreciated.  Thanks.  Chuck

With Vuescan and a good custom mask (to reduce flare) in a 
wetmount holder you can scan one, two or four 35mm frames in 
a 9000 at the same time. One is better considering that the 
exposure has to deal with one image only and the focus point 
is easier to place. The normal Nikon glass holder isn't wide 
enough (should be 70 mm) to do two strips at the same time. 
  So one strip only and two frames max. Make a custom mask 
as well. I think it should be possible with NikonScan too 
just crop the scan window starting from a 6x9 one. One thing 
that usually spoils the first attempt is that the focusing 
spot is right at the division between two frames or on the 
mask part if you cover that too. The focus then takes 
endless time and the preview can be aborted. So work out a 
method/mask that sets the focus spot at actual image 
content. There's the manual focus point possible with both 
scanner drivers.

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Met vriendelijke groeten, Ernst


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