Re: filmscanners: Thoughts on 6x17 in NIkon 8000ED

[Arthur Entlich <artistic@ampsc.com>]

The problem with the newer Nikons, in terms of trying to scan longer 
frames than it is designed for, is that the Nikon's (other than the 
LS-1000/10) don't move the film during scanning, they move the CCD 
sensor within the scanner.  The maximum scan length, is therefore 
determined by actual hardware constraints. I do not know how the 8000ED 
is designed, however.

Some, the HP S-20 for instance, move the film with a stationary CCD 
sensor, so the software determines how long (in distance) a scan can be 
made, up to some hardware considerations, (with the S-20 it is 4 
frames).  With this system, the software determines the maximum length 
that is scanned.

Art



Jeffrey Goggin wrote:

>> I guess my question is, can this _mechanically_ be done with this
>> scanner?  I realize the spec is 6x9, but is there anything standing in
>> the way of physically scanning one half at a time?
> 
> 
> I know you're asking about the Nikon scanner, with which I have absolutely
> no experience, but FWIW, this should be possible with a Minolta Scan Multi
> and a modified film carrier.  And with just 1128ppi, you won't need as much
> RAM as you will at 4000ppi...  ;^)
> 
> I'm working on adapting mine to eliminate the glass and use a magnetic mask
> that holds the film to a steel carrier ... based on my experience with this
> setup in my old scanner, it's much easier to align the film properly and
> I've got to think it will improve image resolution as well, even if only
> slightly.
> 
> 
> Jeff Goggin
> Scottsdale, AZ