Re: [photo-3d] Scanning negatives

[Ron Beck <rbeck@xxxxxxxx>]

I believe if you request a "half frame" mask, they should be able to
make your prints.  I think that's what I did when I ran a test roll of
film through my Kodak Stereo when I first got it.  I went to our local
Walmart one hour lab and explained what the negatives were going to look
like and she did a great job.

It may have taken them a little more time, but I still got my prints
that day.  I don't remember any other details about the prints (like
possible cropping, etc) as I just wanted to make sure that my camera
would expose the film properly.

As for scanning, the Acerscan 620st (s=scsi, t=transparency) has a light
built into the lid for transparency scanning (slides & negs).  I have
not been impressed with the quality of my negative scans.  They appear
"fuzzy" and I don't know if that's just the scanner, my monitor or the
small size of the slide/negs.  I've had better luck with a duplicating
tube for my 35mm camera.  Eventually I'm going to build some sort of jig
to help with Realist format slide duplication.  I get much sharper
results duping the slides to print film than I ever have with my
scanner.  Maybe a higher $$$ scanner designed specifically for
transparencies would net better results.

Hope this helps,
Ron

Jim Harp wrote:
> 
> >Well, why just don't have the negs printed by the lab and scan the pictures
> >with a normal scanner?
> 
> Was it W.C. Fields who said "If I could walk that way I wouldn't need the
> talcum powder?"
> The problem that's being addressed here is the inability of 5P camera users
> to get prints made in automated labs.  If a lab is available that can print
> 5P images satisfactorily then that is probably the better option.  I'm
> wondering if anyone can shed light on whether it's preferrable to create
> scans from negatives or from prints.  My guess is that as long as the
> scanner is powerful enough negatives, being first generation, will yield
> sharper results.  Jim Harp
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