Strange texture on the photos (Anti-Newton) - Minolta Scan Multi II

[wojtek]

Hey guys

I got a beautiful Minolta Scan Multi II from a friend who got it from someone, who got it from someone else, etc. I like it a lot, and I have managed to find and old SCSI-capable machine to run it from. Works like a charm, apart from one small, but irritating issue.

Each scan from medium format (taken with the original Anti-Newton Minolta holder) exhibits a strange texture visible mostly in the shadows.

Please have a look:

What you are looking for is this paper-like texture, all around. It's not just grain, there is something more in it.

Any clues on how to get rid of this? I have just found a post on photo.net from John, who's experiencing similar issue - someone had recommended 'tweaking the focal point', and I may try it.

However, I am thinking if there is anything else I should do.

Any suggestions? I would really love to use it more... I have plenty of medium format stuff to scan, and this is the best option available to me.

I will be grateful for any help.

Many thanks!
Wojtek

 

[Ronald M]

Make sure the base side of the film is against the AN surface.

If that does not work, then remove the AN glass and/or replace it with AN glass from a slide mount.

Wet scan kit.

 

[starless]

Have you disabled any software image enancing, grain removal or anything like that?

 

[ruby.monkey]

What film is this?

 

[wojtek]

Have you disabled any software image enancing, grain removal or anything like that?

Yes.

What film is this?

TriX. Doesn't matter; my scans from Acros 100 were also getting this texture.

 

[wojtek]

I am happy to say that I have fixed the issue.

I have tried re-focusing, etc. but finally the only thing that worked was to remove both Anti-Newton glasses. With one the texture got smaller, with both removed it disappeared.

Please have a look. A photograph where both Anti-Newton glass plates were removed is on the left, and the 'textured' one is on the right.

Thank you everyone for your helpful suggestions.

Cheers
Wojtek