Any tips for scanning 2 1/4 negatives?
Apr 21, 2019 07:01:33 #
steve49
Loc: massachusetts
Looking at scanning some 2 1/4 bw negatives from way back.
I have an Epsom 600 scanner that works fine.
The first scans came out but seem unfinished.
I have an Epsom 600 scanner that works fine.
The first scans came out but seem unfinished.
Apr 21, 2019 07:12:50 #
steve49 wrote:
Looking at scanning some 2 1/4 bw negatives from way back.
I have an Epsom 600 scanner that works fine.
The first scans came out but seem unfinished.
I have an Epsom 600 scanner that works fine.
The first scans came out but seem unfinished.
You have to finish them.
Don't know what is unfinished because no example.
I will crop if there are rough edges (For me this is where I have to cut some cardboard for odd shaped very old large negs.)
Also I use ICE to remove dust and flaws.
I also use an Epson scanner.
Apr 21, 2019 08:11:13 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
I use a Canon Scanner. Have a holder that shows 3 negs at a time, or mask down to individual frames. After scanning, the image is opened in Photoshop, and edited before printing, or whatever use I need to make from the scan. Scan to a high resolution, use dust removal option. Any more problems, air them, and see who can help.
Apr 21, 2019 08:16:49 #
Apr 21, 2019 08:29:20 #
steve49
Loc: massachusetts
Here is one from a 35mm negative from the same era... mid 70s.
Fun to catch up on some of these old friends from years ago.
This is 5th Avenue, NYC.
Fun to catch up on some of these old friends from years ago.
This is 5th Avenue, NYC.
Apr 21, 2019 08:30:49 #
steve49 wrote:
I should have included the scan. Here is the scan.
What is unfinished about these?
Apr 21, 2019 08:35:27 #
steve49
Loc: massachusetts
I thought the top one was a little blotchy in the lighter sections. It printed better than it looks here..
Apr 21, 2019 14:40:45 #
Remember those negs are almost 50 years old.
Try this book on scanning, the same guy does have some other books. Including one devoted to neg/slide scanning using the "VueScan" software.
"Scanning Negatives and Slides" by Steinhoff It is a bit pricey but the e-book version is about $20. I have both of his books.
Try this book on scanning, the same guy does have some other books. Including one devoted to neg/slide scanning using the "VueScan" software.
"Scanning Negatives and Slides" by Steinhoff It is a bit pricey but the e-book version is about $20. I have both of his books.
Apr 21, 2019 17:27:45 #
Apr 21, 2019 20:00:08 #
Did you trying moving your DPI up a notch - might help with blotchiness.
Apr 21, 2019 20:24:29 #
Apr 22, 2019 00:34:39 #
steve49 wrote:
I thought the top one was a little blotchy in the lighter sections. It printed better than it looks here..
When I scan a slide or negative of any size, I then inspect it at 200% and at 50% in gimp; if I see any issues, such as a spot or scratch, I use the editor to fix it. This sort of process seems the natural thing to do to me.
Apr 22, 2019 07:53:47 #
I think you did well. There was a famous photographer in NY called Wege. He always had a Cigar in his mouth. This looks like him?
Don
Don
Apr 22, 2019 08:21:44 #
Apr 22, 2019 10:02:16 #
I have the Steinhoff book on scanning. Excellent condition. The CD in the back of the book has never been removed from the packaging. $25 Shipped to US addresses. Paypal OK. Publication date on this one is 2007.
Author is Sascha Steinhoff. List new was $44.95
(Hope it's OK to list this here??)
Author is Sascha Steinhoff. List new was $44.95
(Hope it's OK to list this here??)
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