B&W 4 x 5 negatives
May 21, 2020 19:19:32 #
[quote=Tony R][quote=rmalarz]Tony, I regularly scan my 4x5s. If you provide some information as to the hardware/software you're using in your attempt, I might be able to provide some assistance. If not, I'd be happy to discuss (PM) scanning them.
--Bob[/quote
Thanks Bob, I'm using a Canon printer/scanner. It works well on printed items. I think the problem is the scan is not back lit and light is not going through the negs.[/quote]
If it's not a "photo scanner" it won't do the job.
--Bob[/quote
Thanks Bob, I'm using a Canon printer/scanner. It works well on printed items. I think the problem is the scan is not back lit and light is not going through the negs.[/quote]
If it's not a "photo scanner" it won't do the job.
May 21, 2020 19:56:36 #
aellman wrote:
If it's not a "photo scanner" it won't do the job.
Go to a window or door with glass tape a couple sheets of typing paper to the glass then tape the negatives to the paper then shoot with your camera bracket a few shots. I have done this several times it works very well
May 21, 2020 22:44:32 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
The beauty is that scans will look like contact prints - outstanding. I have an Epson V600 and have done 85 year old B/W (2"x4") negatives. I remove the white backing which exposes a clear glass section in the middle for scanning negatives. Find a friend with a V-600 or later model.
May 22, 2020 04:13:59 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
Tip on scanning negatives / positives...Have the emulsion facing the lens. Then you are not scanning through the backing of the negative. Correction can be done in the editing programme. I use a Canoscan 2400U, but then I have been doing things for some time.
May 23, 2020 16:25:27 #
Tony R
Loc: Westport, CT
ecurb wrote:
If you don't have a film scanner, try Duggal lab in NYC.
Didn't think about Duggal, thanks for the suggestion!
May 23, 2020 20:42:56 #
I suggest you hop on Youtube. There are a number of Youtube videos that will give you step by step instructions.
May 24, 2020 16:17:06 #
Tony R
Loc: Westport, CT
Salomj9850 wrote:
I suggest you hop on Youtube. There are a number of Youtube videos that will give you step by step instructions.
Thanks. I always forget about the Youtube University of everything!
May 24, 2020 17:54:26 #
I have digitized my personal collection of 4x5 BW (and color) using an Epson V750 Pro scanner. It was expensive when I bought it in 2013 and is now even more expensive. HOWEVER Epson makes several bed scanners that will allow for digitizing your 4x5 negatives (and slides and 35mm negatives as well as prints) and the results are quite good. Good luck. Attached are two digitized copies of 4x5 negatives.
May 24, 2020 18:37:47 #
May 28, 2020 17:42:03 #
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