Scanning 6x7cm Transparencies?

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I have an Epson flatbed scanner, and would like to use it to scan 6x7 transparencies (Velvia and Astia) and a few Ilford negatives. What is the best way to accomplish this? I don't have any film holders or accessories, but I'm willing to purchase them if needed.
 
What model Epson? Before you lay out the cash for a negative holder, make sure you have a light source in the top that will illuminate 120. Some of the Epsons can only accommodate 35 no matter what film holder you use.
 
Proteus617 said:
What model Epson? Before you lay out the cash for a negative holder, make sure you have a light source in the top that will illuminate 120. Some of the Epsons can only accommodate 35 no matter what film holder you use.
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tokengirl said:
Which model? Not all flatbed scanners can scan film.
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It is a CX6000; All-in-one type that I got for $50.00 (rebates) in the store.
 
Trooper said:
It is a CX6000; All-in-one type that I got for $50.00 (rebates) in the store.
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This is not a film scanner. It won't do film (transparencies). In the Espon product line you need some like, at least, the V500 that is just a scanner.
 
hub said:
This is not a film scanner. It won't do film (transparencies). In the Espon product line you need some like, at least, the V500 that is just a scanner.
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The Epson 4490 and 4990 should still be available as well. Those will also scan film and come with the medium format holder.

Rather than spend $100 on aftermarket templates and glass, get a 4490 and if you can make do with the Epson templates it will be worth every penny. Then start thinking about stuff from betterscanning.com - because that gear is very much worth it, but not if your scanner doesn't do film.
 
The 4990, V700 & V750 also scan 4x5 originals. Do NOT buy a scanner made for 35mm film only. They WILL NOT scan anything larger.
6x6 original negative scanned with the Epson Expression 1680.

venchka said:
...I love this scanner!

6x6 AGFA L ISS negative from 1969. Mamiya TLR. (80mm/2.8 lens)-I am convinced the lens was the 105mm. Scanned at 2,400 SPI. TIFF file converted to JPEG and resized for the web. This image is a bit large, but I wanted y'all to be able to see a bit of detail.

Worms+Headstone-Ivy-1.jpg


Thanks for looking!
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I agree to buy a film scanner, and i recommend to get that scanner which scan larger formats, something up to 4x5 or 8x10, my V750 can scan up to 8x10, good i have it because i shoot only medium format before and no 35mm, and now i started to shoot larger format, so i saved a lot of money to buy one scanner that can scan all formats than to buy one scanner to another for different formats.
 
These people are picky pixel-peeping people. They are trying to get you to buy the top of the line scanners that costs hundreds of dollars. Get a V500-ish model (I have a Canoscan 8400f) and be done with it. In the future, when you feel like investing a bit more you can throw your hundreds of dollars then.
 
Moriturii said:
These people are picky pixel-peeping people. They are trying to get you to buy the top of the line scanners that costs hundreds of dollars. Get a V500-ish model (I have a Canoscan 8400f) and be done with it. In the future, when you feel like investing a bit more you can throw your hundreds of dollars then.
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It depends on the end use of the scan. Flatbeds are fine if you aren't scanning dense transparencies and if you only intend to make modest enlargements. It also depends on your standards. Some folks don't like to enlarge consumer flatbed scans beyond 4x; that's why many people do not recommend flatbeds for 35mm.
 
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