Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions. I will look further into the Epson V600 or V700, the Plustek, and/or a slide duplicator attachment for my current Nikon D300. My bygone equipment was a Polaroid 4000 scanner. I found Vuescan easier and just as satisfactory in my hands as the Silverfast. I guess I really should sell my two M's and R8 with lenses to invest in digital upgrades, but I am up against some personal resistance when it comes to parting with the stuff. Hence, my question. Many thanks again......Julian -----Original Message----- From: Jim Shulman Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:33 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] How to use film today I'm exceptionally pleased with my Epson V600 (about $180 at B+H Photo) and an ancient version of Photoshop (PS3). You can get fancy-schmancy scanning accessories for it from Better Scanning, too. I scan about five rolls a week, in both 35mm and 120. Jim Shulman Wynnewood, PA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ken Carney Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:30 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: Re: [Leica] How to use film today Julian, I'm pretty sure that the minimum that will work for you is a film scanner like the Plustek from B&H (about $400). I still keep my Nikon 35mm scanner, and the Epson Photo 4990 Photo for backlog of 4x5 and 8x10 negs, though the latter is not sufficient for 35mm. There may be a flatbed that is OK for 35mm though I have left scanning behind except as needed. The Vuescan software is OK once you learn its quirks, i.e., don't use its film presets. If I had film images like some of the folks on the LUG, I would have an Imacon ($15k-$25K) even if I had to skip a trip to the C?te d'Azur now and then. Ken -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Julian Koplen Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 1:53 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] How to use film today Dear Gurus, After a long hiatus, I have the itch to put my M6 and R8 to use once again. My dedicated 35mm film scanner and B/W darkroom facilities are no more. Can you suggest a practical way for me to get high pixel scans made from my film? Thank you, Julian (the lurker) _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information