one question, in the software section, the "negative + film holder" option, does the "film holder" mean the one you put in a camera, or the thing you used in this video, inside the scanner?, as you are not clear on this.
The film holder is the plastic device used inside the scanner. It keeps the film flat and aligned, but this scanner does have an option to scan without the film holder too.
great video, as NOT many use Large format sheet film for their scanning tutorials, manily 35 or 120 roll films, so THANKS for this, a great help, but can this model cope with a 5x7" or 8x10" sheet?, if not, what model scanner would you reccomend?
Yes, this scanner can be used for 8x10" negatives. Usually people use the film area guide instead of a holder. In that mode, the film lays directly on the glass. It keeps it more flat. Be sure to chose the correct setting in the software to ensure the alignment is correct.
Preview works on my V700 fine for my 2 1/4X2 1/4 BW negs but the scan gives me segment positives only. What settings do I need to change from my 35 mm to medium format negs?
Sorry for the late reply. Did you mean the original size? The film used for this class was 4x5 inches. Instead of choosing a preset size, I manually drew the shape.
The short version of that discussion is that, if you want the file for long term use, yes Tiff is better. For short term use, my students often use jpeg to avoid storage demands.
Very nice video! Thank you so much for posting it. Quick questions: when I scan negs on my Epson 4870, it automatically converts thme to positives. How can that be avoided?
In your scanning software, under film type, try scanning it as a "positive film" (the slide film setting) instead of a negative. I believe that will prevent the inversion and keep a negative appearance. Thanks for the comment!
Paul De Angelis If the above doesn’t work in curves bring the highlights and whites right down to the bottom and move the darks and shadows right up to the top. I know you can definitely do this in Lightroom and Photoshop post scanning.
Paul De Angelis You can also use VueScan as your scanning program. It will work with almost any scanner ever made and its output is a negative image if you are scanning a negative, and a positive image if you are scanning a slide or a photographic print.
My students scan at 300 because it is the target for our printers. You can also scan with a higher resolution and resize later for the output. It is a decision you must make based on your storage capacity and output needs.
@@nickfanzo If you scan at 3200 dpi, you are probably scanning at a much smaller dimension (like the film size). If you calculate the total pixel dimensions, you will probably find it is more similar than you think.
Hi, very good tutorial. I wanted to ask you if these scanners are good for scans of slides (35mm), in the sense that if you can get good results? With the negatives in black and white I think so, I had a Canon (FB 1210U) several years back and with the B & W was fine, less for color negatives ... Thanks! A greeting.
The Epson scanners are very good at making scans of both negatives and slides. Color problems are often the result of software rather than scanner. If possible, you could try different software options with the scanner, or explore the different settings to see if result vary.
Thank you for the great job! Would you please tell me, if I am scanning 4x5 negative and want to print on a 30"x40", and I want the photograph to be really sharp, I am using good quality printer. I want the viewer of my print to stand one foot and see a great details of the negative... Would this scanner do me reasonable sharp 30x40" print?
This sounds like an ambitious project. I think the best scans for your purpose will be from a drum scanner. Keep in mind that even a good scan will loose apparent sharpness when enlarged. The results will also depend on the actual sharpness of the negative, and even the type of developer used to process the negatives.
one question, in the software section, the "negative + film holder" option, does the "film holder" mean the one you put in a camera, or the thing you used in this video, inside the scanner?, as you are not clear on this.
The film holder is the plastic device used inside the scanner. It keeps the film flat and aligned, but this scanner does have an option to scan without the film holder too.
Anyone have a recommendation for scanning 35mm / 120 film on a v750 pro without film holders?
What configuration size are you choosing on the configuration button on the button of the settings menu?
great video, as NOT many use Large format sheet film for their scanning tutorials, manily 35 or 120 roll films, so THANKS for this, a great help, but can this model cope with a 5x7" or 8x10" sheet?, if not, what model scanner would you reccomend?
Yes, this scanner can be used for 8x10" negatives. Usually people use the film area guide instead of a holder. In that mode, the film lays directly on the glass. It keeps it more flat. Be sure to chose the correct setting in the software to ensure the alignment is correct.
Some of my students used this mode for scanning full frame with roll film. The film must be very flat.
Thanks
Awesome video! Im looking to buy the v750 as my upgrade from the v600 would you recommend this scanner or should I just get the v800?
Preview works on my V700 fine for my 2 1/4X2 1/4 BW negs but the scan gives me segment positives only. What settings do I need to change from my 35 mm to medium format negs?
What size are you using under configure ? 6x9?
Sorry for the late reply. Did you mean the original size? The film used for this class was 4x5 inches. Instead of choosing a preset size, I manually drew the shape.
Why are you scanning in jpeg format? Should it not be Tiff?
The format used depends on your purpose and storage capacity. That discussion happens separate from scanning, and takes a lot longer.
The short version of that discussion is that, if you want the file for long term use, yes Tiff is better. For short term use, my students often use jpeg to avoid storage demands.
Very nice video! Thank you so much for posting it. Quick questions: when I scan negs on my Epson 4870, it automatically converts thme to positives. How can that be avoided?
In your scanning software, under film type, try scanning it as a "positive film" (the slide film setting) instead of a negative. I believe that will prevent the inversion and keep a negative appearance. Thanks for the comment!
Paul De Angelis If the above doesn’t work in curves bring the highlights and whites right down to the bottom and move the darks and shadows right up to the top. I know you can definitely do this in Lightroom and Photoshop post scanning.
Paul De Angelis You can also use VueScan as your scanning program. It will work with almost any scanner ever made and its output is a negative image if you are scanning a negative, and a positive image if you are scanning a slide or a photographic print.
Why only 300 dpi?
My students scan at 300 because it is the target for our printers. You can also scan with a higher resolution and resize later for the output. It is a decision you must make based on your storage capacity and output needs.
Photo Teacher Blog thank you, I was asking because you selected 300dpi on the video but didn’t explain. Most of us are scanning at 3200 dpi or higher
@@nickfanzo If you scan at 3200 dpi, you are probably scanning at a much smaller dimension (like the film size). If you calculate the total pixel dimensions, you will probably find it is more similar than you think.
@@PhotoTeacherBlog since asking I haven’t scanned anymore and I make darkroom prints in my basement. Thank you
Hi, very good tutorial. I wanted to ask you if these scanners are good for scans of slides (35mm), in the sense that if you can get good results? With the negatives in black and white I think so, I had a Canon (FB 1210U) several years back and with the B & W was fine, less for color negatives ... Thanks! A greeting.
The Epson scanners are very good at making scans of both negatives and slides. Color problems are often the result of software rather than scanner. If possible, you could try different software options with the scanner, or explore the different settings to see if result vary.
Thank you for the great job! Would you please tell me, if I am scanning 4x5 negative and want to print on a 30"x40", and I want the photograph to be really sharp, I am using good quality printer. I want the viewer of my print to stand one foot and see a great details of the negative... Would this scanner do me reasonable sharp 30x40" print?
This sounds like an ambitious project. I think the best scans for your purpose will be from a drum scanner. Keep in mind that even a good scan will loose apparent sharpness when enlarged. The results will also depend on the actual sharpness of the negative, and even the type of developer used to process the negatives.
which side of the film faces up?
Thanks
On this scanner, the emulsion side faces up. Thanks for watching!
www.photo.net/discuss/threads/how-to-tell-which-side-is-the-emulsion.51893/
Cause it's not immediately obvious.