Better Sanning

[gilpen123]

I am using an Epson V500 scanner for 35 mm and would want to know if the better scanning glass insert ANR will improve the results. Scans on the V500 is acceptable but at times I get inconsistent results most probably due film flatness issues. Thanks!

 

[david.elliott]

You will see improvement.

 

[degruyl]

Great products when they are needed.

Is your problem the flatness of the film? Or is it just the focus of the scanner? If it is the focus, you have to adjust the height somehow.

 

[gilpen123]

Inconsistent results, I think it's not a focus issue. Here are 2 samples from the same roll:

 

[historicist]

Can't speak for the V500, but on the Coolscan 8000 the glass holders make a pretty big difference, I'd imagine the same improvement on the Epson.

 

[degruyl]

Once Doug releases the 35mm frame I'm on board with that setup as well.

Is that in the works? Looks like I might have to make a third order with the man.

 

[degruyl]

Has anyone else noticed that B&W film (especially Tri-X) holds the arch more than color? I have even resorted to using rubber bands to hold the ANR glass down on this film.

This is only a problem on 35mm. For 120, I almost decided that I did not need the inserts, but just purchased them last week.

 

[degruyl]

You can get the ANR inserts to use with the Epson frame (for now) which is still an improvement.

Right, those were my first purchase...

It would be really cool to have a well designed 35mm film holder for the Epson.

 

[gilpen123]

I ordered the glass inserts for the 135 already and will give it a try. I will also order the holder for 120 later. I am now looking at upgrading to the V700/750 series or a used coolscan LS5000 for 135. I shoot more 135 than 120 now but in the near future, I might get a newer MF RF to replace my cumbersome RZ.

 

[ChrisN]

Has anyone else noticed that B&W film (especially Tri-X) holds the arch more than color? I have even resorted to using rubber bands to hold the ANR glass down on this film.

This is only a problem on 35mm. For 120, I almost decided that I did not need the inserts, but just purchased them last week.

I have Doug's holder and ANR glass for 120 for my Epson 4490. The holder has little rubber buttons that the lid of the scanner rests down on - I added more buttons of the same thickness to the corners of the ANR glass, so the lid presses down on the ANR glass. That defeats just about all but the curliest film.

 

[Sjixxxy]

Yes. I get better results with the insert.

However, If you have 35mm negatives with a strong edge curl, the weight of the glass alone might not be enough to flatten them. A few strategically placed packing peanuts can remedy that problem.

 

[degruyl]

Yes. I get better results with the insert.

However, If you have 35mm negatives with a strong edge curl, the weight of the glass alone might not be enough to flatten them. A few strategically placed packing peanuts can remedy that problem.

That might be better and easier than my rubber bands...

Do you have dust issues with those? In other words: do they shed?

 

[Sjixxxy]

Do you have dust issues with those? In other words: do they shed?

Don't think so, but have so much dust from every thing else, I never noticed. 😀

 

[cnphoto]

for 135mm film i use 3M magic tape and tape the 35mm negs flat to the underside of the ANR glass inserts for my 120 holder, it works well. magic tape doesn't leave a residue on the ANR glass and a quick clean with a microfibre cloth and it's good to go to scan my 120 negs.