exposure/slide scans

[P3D Vincent G. Macek <vmacek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Two questions - One:  Is there a slide film that can handle light/dark
contrast  of strong sun and deep shadows better than others?  Exposure has
been a hot topic here lately, and I often find myself in heavy tree cover
with major dappling of subject matter, camouflaged like wildebeest in the
veldt (to coin a colorful simile).

Two:  Since I took up 3d photography a year ago with a shabby but working
Realist 3.5, virtually all of my work has been on slide film; now how do I
get it on computer without shelling out $1000-plus on a slide scanner?  Can
a digital imaging company work with pair mounts?  I've got a feeling
they'll take one look at this format and throw up their hands (It's been a
long hunt to find anyone who can scan slides at all!)  Anyone have any
experience in this arena?



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