Scanning large-format negatives I have b&w negatives in a number of formats, besides the 120 size for which a holder is provided. If I were to lay, say, 3 size 4x5 negatives on the scanning surface, scanning them as negatives, would the results from the 8800 be reliable and usable -- particularly as to sharpness(relates to scanner lens focusing)? Scanning large-format negatives I have b&w negatives in a number of formats, besides the 120 size for which a holder is provided. If I were to lay, say, 3 size 4x5 negatives on the scanning... » Read More Scanning large-format negatives I have b&w negatives in a number of formats, besides the 120 size for which a holder is provided. If I were to lay, say, 3 size 4x5 negatives on the scanning surface, scanning them as negatives, would the results from the 8800 be reliable and usable -- particularly as to sharpness(relates to scanner lens focusing)? « Show Less
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I read reviews and virtually all of them are concerned on photo scanning. I want to buy the scanner because I want to scan multi-page documents and books. My main concern is how this scanner copes with shadows in the middle of the thick books. My HP scanner and Epson all-in-one machine leave big shadows when scanning thick documents. ave tried document scanning as well?
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It has a mode called something like gutter cleanup. It basically tries to remove the center of the book shadow. The scanner has a sufficient border around the scanner that the book will still have to be essentially flat, with the center being prone to the shadow you describe. It seems to be decent on books in the 300-400 page range, I haven't had the need to scan really thick books 7-800 pages, so I don't know what the upper bound is. It also is ok at removing the angle up towards the shadow from the page, not perfect, but I was surprised that the center of the page was as clean as it was.
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I ordered an Epson V600 last night - it is supposed to do any size negatives and b&w; ones.... I hope it works!!
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I just received my Canoscan 8800F a few days ago....I'm impressed with the medium format aspect of scanner. The only problem is the huge file it creates when you try to get the photo as close of the film medium format quality as possible (25mb file)
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I think it would work ok. The holders aren't that thick and I think they are only used to keep the negatives off the platen so they don't get scratched.
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I, too, have the old, old, old large negatives from the early 1900s through 1960s - most are B&W; - that I want to scan. Will this scanner do those? I had purchased a PanDigital Photo/Negative Scanner, but it would only do 35mm negatives, so I sent it back. I really need to know if this will do the old old old b&w; negatives that are big?
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Michael, it includes (or did when I got mine) the negative holder for medium format negatives, and the software may auto recognize the frames. In general, you will end up having to use the full driver to acquire the image, but since you were acquiring from a better source to begin with, you would want to use the full driver anyway.Be sure to dust the negative and the scanner before starting, as the dust removal works to some extent, but you want clear images, so take the extra time to clean the hardware and image first.
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I have the same situation -- large negatives from 1914-1920. Have not figured out yet how to scan them.
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HI, it is possible to scan your old negatives. BUT, handle them with great care and align them without using the "slide holder". If they are wider than the holder unfortunately they will have to be cut down. Visit your local "STAPLES" etc and buy a piece of wafer thin clear Perspex, cut this to be the same size as the "slide holder", use 2 pieces and just trap the neg, use a bit of cellotape on the leading edge to hold the 2 bits together and this will act as a hinge to make it easier to load. Download "picassa" on your pc and you can then remove any dust or other marks from the negs. Have fun, anything is possible.
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Absolutely. My only problem with the scanner was that it said that it could scan negatives but failed to say only 35 mm negatives. It scans photos great and I'm happy with the results.
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Black & White, Greyscale or Color? B&W from what I remember about that maybe a little less. Color at 400dpi somewhat longer. It's a good scanner but not the fastest on the market - especially now - but it doesn't cost an arm and a leg either. I used to scan manuals with it and structured workflow so I was doing something else as it was scanning - worked pretty well that way.
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I have not used these, but there are three sizes of negative templates for this scanner bed, and I believe one is for your 120 format requirement.
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Yes, it will scan the slides; but , as you suggest, you will have to take them out of their frames. There is a holder for 35mm slides, but not 2-1/4. One alternative, if you want to leave them in the holders, would be to lay the slides out in the 8x10 frame, choose Document Type: "Reflective (with film area guide)" then scan as a group. You'd need to go back with Photoshop and "cut" the individual images apart. I sometimes use the option "Reflective (with film area guide)" to scan odd size negatives and transparencies.
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The scan settings range from 200 to 1200 DPI in color of B&W; scan mode. I normally use between 200 and 400 DPI and find the quality to be OK. 1200 DPI would be under 0.001" resolution.
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I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that question. I've never scanned neg's. I'd call Canon. From what was sent w/ the scanner for negatives, my inclination would be to answer that 3 x 5 may be too large. But, they may have something you can purchase aftermarket. Sorry. Sharon
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I recently used my scanner to scan some older negatives (from 1958) that were larger than 35 millimeter film. Just laid it on the glass surface and it worked fine. Had 2 negatives that were badly curled, so I held 2 edges down with thin flat pieces of plastic~ this worked great also.
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There is a problem with most negatives as the unit will only work with Kodak 35mm negatives. not of the others so you do not get the quality you shoudt get. I use the one that came with my printer scanner it works with any negative not just Kodak 35mm
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A scan of a print would be a reflective print. For reflective prints, and if you never plan to scan film, pretty much any $100 scanner will perform just fine. You would see the benefit of the v500 and v7xx only when you started to scan film
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Wondered if this machine will scan black and white negatives that are larger format than 35 mm. Our historical society has many old negatives.
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Hi Lisa, No I have not but I can assure this scanner id First Class with anything A4 down to 3x3. Anything smaller the sensor does not pick up but for me it has been faultless. I have scanned about 5,000 photos in all sizes and am very happy with it. I have a Facebook page if interested mcfotonet - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mcfotonet/210127482483211?ref=hl - I still need to add more image but like everything else it's a work in progress. Good luck with your search. Michael.
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A slight correction to the statement that the software doesn't allow for the 110 format. You are correct that the automatic slide/negative detection only works for certain sizes, but if you turn off the preview mode, button top left when in the advanced scanning tab, you will get the raw strip from the scanner. Using the dashed line box, you have to manually draw the box around the slide/negative you want to capture. It will capture as many as you draw boxes for. Painful, yes, but it does work.The likelihood of an SDK would seem remote, as this is a driver you would be hacking, but an expanded set of formats would certainly be more attractive than the current hand drawing method. A slight correction to the statement that the software doesn't allow for the 110 format. You are correct that the automatic slide/negative detection only works for certain sizes, but if you turn off the preview mode, button top left when in the advanced scanning tab, you will get the raw strip from the scanner. Using the dashed line box, you have to manually draw the box around the slide/negative you want to capture. It will capture as many as you draw boxes for. Painful, yes, but it does work.The likelihood of an SDK would seem remote, as this is a driver you would be hacking,... » Read More A slight correction to the statement that the software doesn't allow for the 110 format. You are correct that the automatic slide/negative detection only works for certain sizes, but if you turn off the preview mode, button top left when in the advanced scanning tab, you will get the raw strip from the scanner. Using the dashed line box, you have to manually draw the box around the slide/negative you want to capture. It will capture as many as you draw boxes for. Painful, yes, but it does work.The likelihood of an SDK would seem remote, as this is a driver you would be hacking, but an expanded set of formats would certainly be more attractive than the current hand drawing method. « Show Less
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Most of what I have (90-95%) are Black & White negatives, and I see from a review at http://www.imaging-resource.com/SCAN/CS9000/9000F.HTMthat FARE is disabled for B&W; film (it thinks the whole emulsion is dust).Have you scanned many B&W; negatives?Also, have you scanned any contact prints/proof sheets (I imagine it does those just fine, but I just remembered those?If this does good with B&W; negatives - then that's' what I'm looking for - as I need a general purpose scanner too.
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My guess is that you could scan the negatives without using the 2 1/4 inch carrier by just laying them (emulsion side up) on the glass But I don't think the light source will illuminate the extra width evenly and the edges will be darker than the center. You could scan these negatives in two strips, making sure each edge is within the illuminated boundary. Then carefully assemble the pair in Photoshop, sort of the way you would assemble a panorama of separate images. You could scan really large negatives that way. This is a very good scanner for very little cash. If this workaround works for you, you wouldn't need a much more expensive scanner for larger format transparencies or negatives. My guess is that you could scan the negatives without using the 2 1/4 inch carrier by just laying them (emulsion side up) on the glass But I don't think the light source will illuminate the extra width evenly and the edges will be darker than the center. You could scan these negatives in two strips, making sure each edge is within the illuminated boundary. Then carefully assemble the pair in Photoshop, sort of the way you would assemble a panorama of separate images. You could scan really large negatives that way. This is a very good scanner for very little cash. If this workaround works... » Read More My guess is that you could scan the negatives without using the 2 1/4 inch carrier by just laying them (emulsion side up) on the glass But I don't think the light source will illuminate the extra width evenly and the edges will be darker than the center. You could scan these negatives in two strips, making sure each edge is within the illuminated boundary. Then carefully assemble the pair in Photoshop, sort of the way you would assemble a panorama of separate images. You could scan really large negatives that way. This is a very good scanner for very little cash. If this workaround works for you, you wouldn't need a much more expensive scanner for larger format transparencies or negatives. « Show Less
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I think you press the on button and then scroll through options. There is a single negative holder as opposed to the strip holder -- perhaps one slide at a time would fit into that, or could simply be slid into the slot from above, scanned like a negative, then pulled out. A typical slide is the same size as the negative holder. I have been working on negatives so far and have not yet tried slides myself, but that is what I will try when I get around to it. There is an instruction booklet that comes with the scanner, pretty basic but check it out again. Hope this helps a bit.