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04/09/2012 09:05:44 PM · #26 |
I don't know what to say about your copies being too dark, unless there is a software adjustment that you have not found yet.
With some creative setup work, you can copy them with a diffused light, and your camera with the 105 macro. I snagged an old Sickles Chromapro slide copier a few years back on eBay for $40, and it works great with a 55mm macro lens on my digital camera. It's similar to an upside down enlarger.
Sickles Chromapro
The new one touch gadgets are probably a lot more in line with what you are trying to do though.
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04/09/2012 09:45:33 PM · #27 |
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04/09/2012 10:39:59 PM · #28 |
I am so ignorant about this... I have the plustek OpticFilm scanner.
It came with Sliver Fast software. Can I use another program? |
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04/09/2012 10:43:16 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Try this. |
Thank you, Shannon, for your interest enough to search for me.
I agree with this person on that link: " I am scanning in 48 > 24 and I am still having the same problem. To me the problem looks like the scanner isn't exposing long enough to pull light in or the scanner isnt emitting enough light. I am not interested in editing them in post and having the image come out graining because of a poor scan. Is the any way that I can manipulate the exposer on the scanner via Silverfast?"
I am ashamed to admit that I can't help myself. Ha!
I have an associate's degree in Computer Programming... I am not actually... stupid. Yet, I feel that way.
I'm SO frustrated!
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04/09/2012 11:06:29 PM · #30 |
| I did a similar project 3 years ago to make a collage of family photos from the 50s and 60s. The slides were not of the best quality (exposure and focus issues mostly) and I was dealing with a deadline, so I decided to use the quickest and most simple method to do the job. I purchased the Nikon ES-1 adapter and was surprised by the quality I got. The adapter connects to a macro lens (60mm will probably work fine), you insert the slide into the adapter and point at a light source and take a picture with your camera. It's cheap enough to buy one and see if it gives descent results for you. Otherwise you'll be able to return it. |
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04/10/2012 12:28:43 AM · #31 |
| Unfortunately I've never used Silverfast. It's supposed to be good software, though. It looks like most of the solutions boil down to learning the proper settings (do not scan as RAW, set the white and black point, etc.). Maybe try downloading Vuescan and see if that works better. |
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04/10/2012 12:54:02 AM · #32 |
| Lydia, can you post some of your results? I use Vuescan and it's been fine with me flatbed, but I'm still learning and have yet to be completely satisfied with my scans. The Silverfast should work, a version of it came with my Epson scanner. I didn't use it because I already had Vuescan, but like Shannon said, it has a good reputation. Scanning negs and slides is a pain and it takes some time to learn your way around the software, etc. |
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06/21/2012 05:27:47 AM · #33 |
I own a company that scans slides as a side-line for individuals & companies (slidetodigital.co.uk).
Yes, it is time consuming, & people tend to unknowingly think that companies such as mine will correct each slide for a minimum cost not realising how much skill, effort & time that would take.
I do however scan slides for 40p per slide with some basic correction (enhancing the vibrancy & tone plus basic dust removal for example). By day, I\\\'m a web designer hence having the Photoshop skills to help people get to have their 35mm slides or negs preserved digitally - all I have to initially do is set up one of my Mac\\\'s to scan while I get on with the design work.
I think there is still quite a lot of call for this kind of work, as once you think about it, buying all the scanning equipment is expensive, & if you add Photoshop to that it\\\'s a huge amount of money.
From experience (it takes some time to hone your skills once you have the equipment) it\\\'s better to get a company to do this sort of thing - & probably less hassle & a bit cheaper in the long run. |
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