Having a lot of fun.
Jan 25, 2024 18:20:19 #
I started wanting to digitize a bunch of 57-year-old slides. I went a little overboard with equipment. I had no intention at the beginning but it just took off.
I bought a PB-4 Bellows to start. I then added the slide attachment to make it a little easier. I got some decent results but it was too limited. I then got an Adjustable height stand for the product when shooting. Now for some adjustable armed LED lights. I didn't buy all at once, purchased something every day for about a week. Amazon has been dropping off every day.
Anyway, I thought some of you might find this a bit humorous as you might have done the same thing.
My camera was not the best and I'm sure everything was auto. My Slides were not that well preserved as they were taken while in the military while stationed in Vietnam and stored in the extreme heat. The slides are Ektachrome, I now found out Kodachrome would have been a lot better but more expensive.
The second image is an example of what I'm looking forward to taking over the winter.
I had some grapes for a snack and was looking at the branch/stem. I wondered what it would look like close up, I was surprised and showed my Wife. She didn't believe me and had to go look at the setup. She went back and forth a coup of times making sure I wasn't pulling her leg. This is a first of a lot more interesting images.
I bought a PB-4 Bellows to start. I then added the slide attachment to make it a little easier. I got some decent results but it was too limited. I then got an Adjustable height stand for the product when shooting. Now for some adjustable armed LED lights. I didn't buy all at once, purchased something every day for about a week. Amazon has been dropping off every day.
Anyway, I thought some of you might find this a bit humorous as you might have done the same thing.
My camera was not the best and I'm sure everything was auto. My Slides were not that well preserved as they were taken while in the military while stationed in Vietnam and stored in the extreme heat. The slides are Ektachrome, I now found out Kodachrome would have been a lot better but more expensive.
The second image is an example of what I'm looking forward to taking over the winter.
I had some grapes for a snack and was looking at the branch/stem. I wondered what it would look like close up, I was surprised and showed my Wife. She didn't believe me and had to go look at the setup. She went back and forth a coup of times making sure I wasn't pulling her leg. This is a first of a lot more interesting images.
Jan 25, 2024 18:33:14 #
Jan 25, 2024 18:42:25 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
It looks like a lot of work went into these Jim.
Don
Don
The first one yes. The second on about 10 min.
Jan 25, 2024 20:40:42 #
Jan 26, 2024 07:52:15 #
Your set up is reminiscent of any photography project. Try something change and adjust. Your first shot is historical the second one is artistic.
Jan 26, 2024 07:57:26 #
Jan 26, 2024 07:59:29 #
NJFrank wrote:
Your set up is reminiscent of any photography project. Try something to change and adjust. Your first shot is historical the second one is artistic.
Thanks Frank. The second one reminds me of the Olympic Torch.
Jan 26, 2024 08:14:31 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
Thanks Frank. The second one reminds me of the Olympic Torch.
I agree, add a flame to it and I think you got something there.
Jan 26, 2024 16:55:55 #
Jan 27, 2024 21:25:44 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I started wanting to digitize a bunch of 57-year-o... (show quote)
Sounds like a project; but it is nice to have those images digitized. Well done.
Erich
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