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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
I’ve pretty much ruled out the bellows idea even before asking it seemed to me to just become work
Thanks for the ideas
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 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
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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.
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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.
Thanks for all the info I will check them out after work
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.
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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