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Re: Film cutter questions



Dr, T said:

> I have seen the version with the magnifier in an earlier Reel 3-D catalog.
> I do not know if these are made by Hamma.  I once got the lighted one and
> did not like the way it worked.  I prefer the simpler one with the bottom
> removed.  What's the adavantage of the magnifier?  -- George

Mike K. answered:

>The magnifier helps those of us without sharp precise eagle-like eyes.  When
>positioning the film before cutting, the magnifier makes this easier to do
>and/or with less eyestrain.  If using the "align to scratch" method the
>scratch and the image are both much larger.

One more reason I like the magnifier is for culling bad slides.  I can
see if the focus isn't sharp more easily with magnification rather than
without.  So, I don't waste time with a pair that I would otherwise have
to cut, mount and put in my viewer before making the keep or toss
decision.

BTW, I'm not 100% sure my cutter came from Reel 3D - maybe 92.3% :-),
but I am sure it's a Hamma.  I'm still hoping someone knows whether or
not this cutter is still available as new somewhere, or will I have to
look in the used marketplaces?

Allan Carrano


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