dimm Posted January 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any recommendations on negative scanner for someone who doesn't have any prior experience in scanning negatives? I am thing about something automatic (called batch scanner?). Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frame-it Posted January 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) https://reflecta.de/en/products/detail/~id.774/RPS-10M.html https://www.filmscanner.info/en/ReflectaRPS10M.html Edited January 14, 2020 by frame-it 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 14, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) Hello Dimm, I think that the "thing you want" * (automatic batch scanner) doesn't exist anymore. Kodak used to offer Pakon some years ago (this link to know more). For more than 12 years, I watched for the "thing" to scan easily ( quick and auto scanner ) my thousands of slides. My own experiences ... Begin with Nikon Coolscan V ED just to see that even with the "higher end" 5000 with accessories feeder could not do the job well. To scan then PP the results take some times. So "adios this project". I began to "scan with digital cameras", quicker but something to be desired when film is dusty. for more infos, have a look here To make long story short, now I use the Nikon V ED for slides (long but ICE takes care of scratch or dust when needed), for negatives the digital camera scanning with Beoon + Focotar + M (LV is a must !). Color negatives can be difficult with "camera scanning" * edit : RPS 10M can do (after searching in the net) Experiences are only way, I think. Arnaud Edited January 14, 2020 by a.noctilux Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted January 14, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 14, 2020 I have an Epson V700, newer model V800, it is a good scanner as long as you use the "Professional Epson Scan" and you realize the actual max scanning resolution is 2400ppi or 3200ppi depending on who you ask. You can do 20 slides, 24 negatives at a time at 3200ppi each one takes about 3 minutes. This is a long time if you have a lot of slides. It also can do negatives same restrictions and the reversal is quite good. It does take a bit of calibration on set up. What I am trying to do is use my CL to do camera digitizing, right now I am getting the workflow to convert color and b&w negatives down. I am doing this on an old Beseler slide duplicator which keeps everything aligned and flat. Taking the image is the easy part, converting it in Photoshop or Lightroom at least for negatives is the hard part. Right now there is enough trial and error that it is no faster than scanning. Slides should be a lot easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted January 15, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2020 if you want to do it right within reason, get a Nikon Coolscan, preferably the 9000 as that would allow you to scan medium format as well. It is a fantastic machine and all that most people ever need. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimm Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted January 15, 2020 3 hours ago, A miller said: if you want to do it right within reason, get a Nikon Coolscan, preferably the 9000 as that would allow you to scan medium format as well. It is a fantastic machine and all that most people ever need. Is there any chance to get normal results and not spending $5k+? I am not interested in slides, only negatives and only 35mm. If fully automatic mode is not possible, at least "semi-authomatic" - batches of film strips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimm Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Pakon F135. Did somebody use it? Edited January 15, 2020 by dimm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted January 15, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, dimm said: Is there any chance to get normal results and not spending $5k+? I am not interested in slides, only negatives and only 35mm. If fully automatic mode is not possible, at least "semi-authomatic" - batches of film strips? Take a look at the Nikon D850, AF-S 60mm micro-nikkor f2.8 lens and ES-2 negative carrier for scanning 35mm negatives. The Nikon D850 firmware takes care of the conversion to make it easy for you. Otherwise, look at the Plustek range of 35mm film scanners Both of these options offer a far better solution than using a BEOON or similar copy stand and M camera. A cheap flat bed scanner would also be useful for making contact sheets. Edited January 15, 2020 by Ouroboros Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 15, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, dimm said: Is there any chance to get normal results and not spending $5k+? I am not interested in slides, only negatives and only 35mm. If fully automatic mode is not possible, at least "semi-authomatic" - batches of film strips? the reflecta will batch scan the whole roll of 35mm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted January 15, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 15, 2020 4 hours ago, dimm said: Is there any chance to get normal results and not spending $5k+? I am not interested in slides, only negatives and only 35mm. If fully automatic mode is not possible, at least "semi-authomatic" - batches of film strips? Sure, look at the coolscan 8000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimm Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted January 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Ouroboros said: Take a look at the Nikon D850, AF-S 60mm micro-nikkor f2.8 lens and ES-2 negative carrier for scanning 35mm negatives. The Nikon D850 firmware takes care of the conversion to make it easy for you. Otherwise, look at the Plustek range of 35mm film scanners Both of these options offer a far better solution than using a BEOON or similar copy stand and M camera. A cheap flat bed scanner would also be useful for making contact sheets. What the difference between Plustek 8100, 8200AI and 8200 SE? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted January 15, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 15, 2020 Everyone walks their own path to find an optimal solution. For me, I started with Plustek scanner and finally settled on BEOON+M240 for slides and B&W negatives. This is very fast. For color negatives I am still not sure. I will keep using Plustek scanner thill I find a good inverting software. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted January 15, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, dimm said: What the difference between Plustek 8100, 8200AI and 8200 SE? I have no idea. I suggest you ry to find what you want to know from the website or contact Plustek direct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkinners Posted January 16, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 16, 2020 I have been using Plustek 8200i ai, the scanning quality is very high. The only downside is quite slow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 16, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 16, 2020 Just now, darkinners said: I have been using Plustek 8200i ai, the scanning quality is very high. The only downside is quite slow. i noticed if not using negafix it much faster..anyways silverfast noise reduction, scratch removal & unsharpmask is all crap..i dont use negafix, unsharpmask, noise/scratch removal..and save 50mb TIFFs, its quite fast.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkinners Posted January 16, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 16, 2020 15 hours ago, dimm said: What the difference between Plustek 8100, 8200AI and 8200 SE? 8100 is the most basic version, come with silverfast SE plus 8 8200 se have additional function "iSRD" it use infrared to detect dust and scratches on film and remove them, also come with silverfast SE plus 8 8200i ai is the flagship model. with "iSRD" and support color calibration. come with silverfast ai Studio 8 all three version have identical image quality and speed, only difference are the features and the edition of Silverfast that comes with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkinners Posted January 16, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, frame-it said: i noticed if not using negafix it much faster..anyways silverfast noise reduction, scratch removal & unsharpmask is all crap..i dont use negafix, unsharpmask, noise/scratch removal..and save 50mb TIFFs, its quite fast.. I think the scratch removal is quite good actually, I don't use the noise reduction and unsharp mask . It's still slow, at least slower than my old Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 16, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 16, 2020 1 minute ago, darkinners said: I think the scratch removal is quite good actually, I don't use the noise reduction and unsharp mask . It's still slow, at least slower than my old Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED. did you try zooming in to see what silverfast does to the scratch area ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimm Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted January 16, 2020 Bought 8200 I AI Thanks to all of you 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson1234 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 24, 2020 As a ‘general’ rule, Flatbed scanners are not ideal for 35mm. I know many people use the Epson scanners with success, but overall, I have seen mixed results - the best of which required wet mounting, and it always seemed like a hassle to me. I have used the Canon Canoscan 9000 (flatbed), Nikon Coolscan 4000 (35mm only), Kodak Pakon 135+ (35mm only), and now a Noritsu LS-600. The Noritsu is lab quality scanning, and is the only acceptable option to me today. Canoscan 9000 was poor resolution and image quality. Coolscan was great, but SLOW. Pakon was amazing, and fast (uncut roll in ~6 minutes without touching it). Colors were excellent. But resolution was 2000x3000 max and it couldn’t scan E-6 (in my experience, someone else may have figured it out). The Noritsu is like the Pakon, but can scan all film types (slides, CN, and B&W), and the resolution is 4000x6000. The prices of the Noritsu have shot up. But, I just thought I’d share my experiences. The Pakon might be a good fit for your goals. Not cheap, but, it will make you want to shoot more film with the ease of use. I can’t say the same for the Coolscan, simply because of the slow speed of scanning. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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