Jeffers

I have an Epson V550. It has a frame where you can mount up to 12 negatives, then scan them in one at a time. Many decades ago I took a lot of 35 mm slides (positive film with a frame around them). This same Epson frame can hold up to four slides.
abc1234 gave you excellent advice about cleaning your film before scanning. I didn't have that advice when I scanned in my film and I can't even begin to count the number of hours I spent removing the dirt with Elements.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...I got the ES-1, was because somewhere I read that the ES-2 was for the D 850 only..." Robert1 the ES-2 works for any DSLR (provided you are using "paper" mounted slides and not glass mounts). Initially it was designed to work seamlessly with the D850 for digitizing color negatives without having to post process to convert to "positive" digital files. The conversion is done internally by embedded D850 firmware. Nikon as since released the FF D780 which also has this color negative feature in it's firmware. This Link clearly explains the entire process for digitizing color negatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNK24oQICUc

That said there are many users of other cameras using the ES-2. Trust me I've used both the ES-1 and ES-2 and while the ES-1 will do the job the ES-2 is optimized for doing sizable batches of either B&W & color film negatives or transparencies. Once you have nailed your lighting and optical settings you can move through many frames quickly and accurately. The image I posted previously was captured with a D810 w/ a AF 60mm f/2.8D micro. The ES-2 is also designed to work with the AF-S 40mm f/2.8G DX micro however none of Nikon's DX bodies have firmware embedded for converting color negatives to positives in camera.

btw, On the recommendation of another commercial shooter I obtained a CREE 120 Watt LED BR40 Flood Bulb.
Its Color Temperature is 5000K and it has a 90+ CRI (It is also dimmable however I used it at it's rated 1750 lumens). At ~ $12 it is very cost effective and a faction of "Photo" battery powered LED sources. I mount it in a large parabolic reflector lamp) Oh, it has a wonderfully soft front frosted defuser surface which provides even illumination across the entire frame...

Hope this helps Robert1, all the best on your photographic journey.

Robert1 Loc: Davie, FL

@Thomas902. Fantastic. Thanks for the info. I'm already in the process of getting prices to get the ES-2, and the CREE light. That's something I really need.

dmdpeterdmd

I have the 850, and bought the Nikon ES-2 with a 60mm lens - watched the Versace video - but where in the in the menu do I find the three files that convert black and white negatives to positives, so that I can load it into the camera? Thank you.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

My Canon Canoscan has a setting in the programme to do the conversion Auto. When I do conversions through the camera, I do a 'White Balance; through a piece of Processed (No image)negative film strip.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

dmdpeterdmd I do not have a D850 so I can't be an authoritative resource for you here...

That said I would recommend reviewing Nikon's D850 Tips and Tricks for Digitizing Film
https://imaging.nikon.com/support/digitutor/d850/techniques/201703_20_06_sl.html

Also recommend reviewing Nikon Professional Services: Nikon Technical Solutions: D850 Tips
https://nps.nikonimaging.com/technical_solutions/d850_tips/useful/digitizing_35mm_film/

Do you have the latest Firmware installed on your Nikon D850?
Here is a link to the current "C" Firmware Version 1.20
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/384.html

If you are still unable to resolve your issue here is a link to Nikon USA's Service & Support
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-and-repair.page

btw, it is my understanding that Nikon's California Service Facility is in "Lock Down" and only the New York facility is currently accepting requests for service. Please be certain to verify the status of Nikon USA service facilities before considering taking this route.

Hope this helps dmdpeterdmd. All the best on your photographic journey...
Please stay safe... Always wear a mask in public and practice social distancing.

dmdpeterdmd

Thank you so much - great help - you are very knowledgeable - and appreciated - be well and be safe.