Scanning negs...the Diane Arbus way!

[Svitantti]

You cant very easily use Photoshop for a "real" black and white -print though.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

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[pesphoto]

I've always wondered how this was done! This can be done on a darkroom enlarger in a similar manner, correct?

Thanks

just file down your neg carrier until you can see a good amount of the clear frame around the neg. Easy.

 

[Pherdinand]

some subject fits sloppy borders. Some need proper sharp and straight borders.
It's a gimmick to decide beforehand and apply such a border thing for all one's photograph.
In my humble oppinion.

 

[P. Lynn Miller]

Thanks for sharing this... not that I particularly like or want the same border, but just a reminder that all things can be hacked and modified to suit our personal needs and tastes.

Been annoyed with the stock V500 medium-format holders, so this is timely... I am off to find some bits and bobs to make some new holders.

 

[retnull]

Mabelsound, I like the way it looks, and appreciate the thought behind your strategy. Sometimes willful anachronism can be radical.

But just wondering about a technical issue: is the height (width) of the bottom piece of cardboard exactly correct for the scanner to be in perfect focus? I seem to remember your pumpkins looking sharper before they had a border.