Slide copying inför needed: So I volunteered to start copying our family slides. Yes I actually volunteered. My plan is as follows - Use an extra Nikon D3400 I have (crop sensor) with...

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Jun 16, 2019 14:54:01 #

1Bigdog1

So I volunteered to start copying our family slides. Yes I actually volunteered.
My plan is as follows -

Use an extra Nikon D3400 I have (crop sensor) with a lense I currently own to give it a try. My thought was to use a Nikkor 50mm F2, our a Nikon 75-150 F3.5, Or I could also use a Nikon DX 35MM 1.8 with a step up ring. Not that I'm opposed to buying another lens - but I would rather see if it works with what I have on hand.

The other option I have is set up my D750 with one of those lens and use that. Ideally I would like to keep the D3400 set up until the job is done.

Either use one of those with the Nikon ES1 and an extension tube infront of the Lense to help it out a little and also put an extension on the filter threads to gain a little length for the slide adapter. I would think I could use the extra length to zoom in or out a little bit to help frame the slide.

Next option is I am also watching a set of Nikon Bellows #5 and the #5 slide adapter right now.

Has anyone used both types of set ups - any thoughts in lieu of scanners?

Thanks in advance - Todd

Jun 16, 2019 15:23:45 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

I have used all three methods - for general use and speed, would suggest your D 750, you can get an AI or pre AI 55mm Micro Nikkor cheaply enough, and the ES 1 isn't bad either. I used a variety of methods for illumination, all worked (desk light, Flash, window light), but to standardize things I got an illuminated P Frame A 5-A I think from B&H. You can't do negatives with the ES-1. The set up is so easy and repeatable you won't need to tie up a camera long term. I found the quality to be very decent - can post a sample if you like.

Jun 16, 2019 15:26:16 #

1Bigdog1

sample would be awesome. Adorama has a few 55mm f3.5 would that work or does it need to be the f2.8
Thanks -Todd

Jun 16, 2019 15:33:58 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

1Bigdog1 wrote:

sample would be awesome. Adorama has a few 55mm f3.5 would that work or does it need to be the f2.8
Thanks -Todd

I had the 3.5 - gave it to a friend as I have other Macros. I will post shortly as A slide for Todd. I do like B&H, one of my favorites, but you might want to check Roberts Camera Used Photo Pro as well.

Jun 16, 2019 15:42:01 #

brent46 Loc: Grand Island, NY

D7100 with 28-105mm AF D in the macro mode. Bulb is a 60 w daylight LED. I shoot raw soo I can edit them. It works great and is faster the scanning.

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Jun 16, 2019 15:49:47 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

There are all sorts of methods - I have the Nikon bellows with slide copy attachment (very good, but a PITA), as well as a scanner. Good news with the ES-1 is you can hand hold - no setup - shoot as quickly as you can dust and change slides.

Jun 16, 2019 15:56:50 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

I'll give you a better idea. Take an old color enlarging head, like you used to use in darkroom days, turn it upside down on a copy stand and shoot your slides on that. Not only is the light diffused perfectly but you can use the dials to add cyan, yellow, or magenta color tints. I should patent this idea.

Jun 16, 2019 16:08:19 #

1Bigdog1

Thats interesting -

Jun 16, 2019 16:37:47 #

1Bigdog1

I’ve pretty much ruled out the bellows idea even before asking it seemed to me to just become work

Thanks for the ideas

Jun 17, 2019 05:46:32 #

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

1Bigdog1 wrote:

So I volunteered to start copying our family slide... (show quote)

Todd, I'm wishing you the best of luck. I started digitizing my slides a while back (https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-534400-1.html) with success. I felt that my set-up was easy and efficient. Fully intend to get back to it once I get the "traveling bug" out of my system.

Jun 17, 2019 06:49:06 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Some options -
https://www.diyphotography.net/old-slides-want-scan-cheap-easy-way-home/
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/slide-copy-adapters/es-1-slide-copying-adapter-for-52mm-thread.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-448681-1.html#7548235
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-457230-1.html#7687881
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner&hl=en
http://opteka.com/slidecopier.aspx
https://smile.amazon.com/Wolverine-Super-20MP-Digital-Converter/dp/B00GIDADP0/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g2609328962?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8
http://www.scancafe.com/services/slide-scanning

Resolution -
http://howtoscan.ca/scanning-tips/best-slide-scan-resolution.php
http://www.rideau-info.com/photos/scanning.html
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2011344/preserve-all-your-precious-images-the-right-way.html
https://www.scanyourentirelife.com/qa-whats-best-dpi-or-resolution-scan-your-film-negatives/
http://www.digitalmemoriesonline.net/scan/scan_processing/resolving_scanning_resolution.htm

Jun 17, 2019 07:07:16 #

lev29 Loc: Born and living in MA.

1Bigdog1 wrote:

So I volunteered to start copying our family slides. Yes I actually volunteered. My plan is as follows -
Use an extra Nikon D3400 I have (crop sensor) with a lense I currently own ...
The other option I have is set up my D750 with one of those lens and use that. Ideally I would like to keep the D3400 set up until the job is done.

Has anyone used both types of set ups - any thoughts in lieu of scanners? Thanks in advance - Todd

Todd, I use only Sony equipment so I cannot address your question directly; HOWEVER, I recently came across and bookmarked for myself one of those B&H event videos, Scanning Photos with your DSLR. Its length is 1:39:42 and can be found at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yxmFjvFLPu4&list=PLA2A7966A44E77011&index=55. I've only viewed the first half minute of it, though, at this time for myself.

Perhaps this link will be useful to you.

Jun 17, 2019 08:23:42 #

1Bigdog1

Thanks for all the info I will check them out after work

Jun 17, 2019 08:59:16 #

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

I read another post of this topic a few months back and the person used a PC as the back light. He opened the program MS Word and opened a blank document and said it was a perfect white background.

Jun 17, 2019 09:51:29 #

Kingman

Bellows unit work well, so does extension tubes. Bellows unit works well in that you can sometimes crop the transparencies. Be aware that some slides will often have a slight curvature at the edges (near the mounts). You can stop down to increase your depth of view or crop out the slide curvature. Using an LED light box or incandescent bulb is nice, but I have found that using the early afternoon sunlight hitting the white drapery shears in my studio/office works perfectly with my bellows unit mounted on a good steady tripod. BTW: Some LED lights can often have a deficiency in some reds.

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