Slide transfer with DSLR.
Mar 30, 2015 15:45:35 #
I would like to use my DSLRs (they're various Canon models, in case that matters) to make digital versions of my old slides. I have the Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro with the 1:1 adapter and various macro rails.
What I can't find is something to hold the slide with a diffuser (and maybe a light source) behind it up in front of the lens.
I have one of those T-mount slide copier gizmos (inherited) with the built-in lens, which is pretty crappy, optically. One of its other problems is that its diffuser is too close behind the slide. Otherwise, I'd just remove that whole assembly from its 'optical tube' and figure out some way to mount it in front of the lens.
Does anyone make a slide holder of decent quality like that any more?
What I can't find is something to hold the slide with a diffuser (and maybe a light source) behind it up in front of the lens.
I have one of those T-mount slide copier gizmos (inherited) with the built-in lens, which is pretty crappy, optically. One of its other problems is that its diffuser is too close behind the slide. Otherwise, I'd just remove that whole assembly from its 'optical tube' and figure out some way to mount it in front of the lens.
Does anyone make a slide holder of decent quality like that any more?
Mar 30, 2015 16:19:07 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
rocketride wrote:
I would like to use my DSLRs (they're various Cano... (show quote)
This will fit Novoflex rails:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/394672-REG/Novoflex_CASTELCOP_DIGI_Castel_Digital_Slide_Copying.html
Mar 30, 2015 16:32:30 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
check this out and see what you think.
http://opteka.com/slidecopier.aspx
http://opteka.com/slidecopier.aspx
Mar 31, 2015 08:17:29 #
ottopj wrote:
check this out and see what you think.
http://opteka.com/slidecopier.aspx
http://opteka.com/slidecopier.aspx
This one looks promising. Have you used it? If so, did it do a good job?
Mar 31, 2015 08:23:52 #
I have a "Jumbl film scanner" from Amazon. It scans the slides and connects directly to computer for organizing, developing, spot removal etc.
Have successfully transferred hundreds of 50 year old slides into Lightroom with this product.
It also works for 35mm film.
Have successfully transferred hundreds of 50 year old slides into Lightroom with this product.
It also works for 35mm film.
Mar 31, 2015 08:25:47 #
I think there was an article recently about a device to do this using LEGO blocks!
Wait. I will look.
Here it is http://petapixel.com/2015/03/27/an-automated-slide-film-scanner-built-with-legos/
Wait. I will look.
Here it is http://petapixel.com/2015/03/27/an-automated-slide-film-scanner-built-with-legos/
Mar 31, 2015 09:12:15 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
pecohen wrote:
This one looks promising. Have you used it? If so, did it do a good job?
I have not. It looked like it would do the job,though. I've also seen a device where you mount your camera on top of the slide projector and project the images onto a screen and then take a picture of the slide on the screen.
A friend of mine used it and he said it was quite acceptable. This was about 10 years ago. If I can come u with the name of the apparatus, I'll PM you.
Mar 31, 2015 09:49:32 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
Rocketride, I did a little checking and the the apparatus I was talking about was made by Slide to Photo. I cant find any reference for them, so they may have gone belly up.
In looking for them, I googled slide to photo and came up with many possibilities These two seemed he most promising, but you may find others. Good luck.
http://slide-to-digital-image-converter-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/photo/slide-transfer.html
In looking for them, I googled slide to photo and came up with many possibilities These two seemed he most promising, but you may find others. Good luck.
http://slide-to-digital-image-converter-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/photo/slide-transfer.html
Mar 31, 2015 12:12:51 #
rocketride wrote:
I would like to use my DSLRs (they're various Cano... (show quote)
There are many different slide copiers out there, that mount either directly to the camera or to a bellows, but you are much better off with a film scanner, the results will be waaaayyyy better! Metz has the "Multi Blitz copy stand", that you mount your camera on and insert your slide on the screen, the exposure will be lit by the build-in-flash! But like I said, a film scanner would be best!
Mar 31, 2015 17:30:08 #
rocketride wrote:
I would like to use my DSLRs (they're various Cano... (show quote)
I used a Kodak slide projector (with projection lens removed) as a slide holder and light source. D7100 with 85mm Micro-Nikkor and focusing rail.
In the lamp compartment, I removed the lens closest to the slide holder and substituted a round disk of white polycarbonate downstream from the heat-absorbing glass.
Manually cleaned (compressed air) and oriented each slide in the projector. About 1 minute total handling time per slide including the exposure. Shot in RAW to allow any necessary post processing. Auto-focus and aperture-priority exposure to keep it simple.
Not perfect, but it sure is good to have inexpensive access to all of my slides again.
Lamp Compartment Modification
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Camera and Projector
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Sample slide copy
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Dec 3, 2015 09:52:54 #
Outstanding suggestion.
Nikonist wrote:
I used a Kodak slide projector (with projection le... (show quote)
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