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Old March 12th 18, 03:55 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
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Default Scanning negatives

In article , Carlos E.R.
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What sort of res does said scanner need to produce? I have a 1200
flatbed. Thing is, even if it were up to the job, I wouldn't have a clue
where to start.


I have a Reflecta x7-Scan

From http://www.photographyblog.com/news/reflecta_x7/


junk.

The Reflecta x7-Scan is a standalone device that enables users to
quickly digitise their 35mm slides as well as 110 and 125 format films.
Rather than scanning the film frames, the Reflecta x7 uses a
14-megapixel area-array sensor for the digitisation, which promises to
deliver similar results to a conventional 3200ppi film scanner. This
solution allows the Reflecta x7 to produce a digital image in just 2
seconds. The new addition to the Reflecta range features a 2.4" LCD
screen, comes with an integrated SD-SDHC card slot, and boasts a battery
operating time of 2.5 hours. The device comes supplied with film holders
for three mounted slides, film strips up to six exposures, 110mm film
strips up to eight exposures and 126mm (instamatic) film for up to seven
exposures.


note that it only 'promises to deliver similar results' to a scanner.
too bad they can't be sued for a broken promise.

much better results can be had using a modern digital camera and a copy
attachment, such as this:
https://www.dpreview.com/news/658820...an-scan-film-u
sing-the-new-es-2-digitizing-adapter

since it attaches to the lens, it will work with more than just nikon.

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As it says, it is not high quality, but it is very good for scanning old
negatives for the collection fast, and then decide which one to have
scanned by a professional.


if that's all you want to do, then it's *much* easier and cheaper to
use a smartphone. there are even apps that will do the reversal.

or better yet, look at the actual prints that were originally made from
the negatives.