Yes, I have an EFH too, although I haven’t used it yet. I plan to try it with a Copipod holding the camera and tubes and will use something to block out whatever extraneous light could get in. Will be interested to see your setup.
B > On 1 Dec 2022, at 19:40, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have the BEOON as well .. it's useful for quickies, but to do a full roll > of film, or a lot of slides, it isn't convenient or as consistent as other > jigs. > > The Essential Film Holder negative carrier, by Andrew Clifforth, is what I've > been using for some months now. It's a simple jig, not too expensive, and he > can supply a variety of masks for 35mm strips, mounted slides, and various > 120 formats. Work with any 2x2 inch mounted slides. The website is here: > https://clifforth.co.uk/index2.html > > This and a thin flourescent or LED based light box works great with my copy > stand and whatever camera/macro lens setup I need for a format. > > Since I setup and do my scanning in my office, I minimize ambient light by > shutting the blinds and turning off all but my desk lamp at a low setting. > I've also done a simple black paper shield surrounding the camera and film > stage but haven't found it particularly necessary. The hardest stuff I have > to copy are my Polaroids … the ultra-glossy print surface is hellish with > respect to reflections and keeping it flat! > > I'm going to set up and do some scanning later today (it's rainy out, I will > be home all afternoon it seems). I'll photograph the setup with the EFH in a > couple of configurations and post some photos. > > G -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
