I've used these in other situations (air horn for sailboat racing) and they
work well.
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From: Gregory Georges [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 8:02 AM
Subject: RE: filmscanners: brandnew user queries
I saw them at CompUSA
Order the book at: http://scantips.com it covers everything relating to
scanning.
Thanks, Doug. Will do.
Salutations, David L
David Lewiston [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote on Sun, 16 Sep 2001 13:57:58 -1000
Which
brand of compressed air/gas is recommended?
I've recommended this before
Don't use compressed air or gas, get down to your local medical supplies
shop and buy an enema bulb. I've used one for years (only for
), and the propellant is
butane. If you negotiate you may get the nozzle thrown in
free, but it's a supposed to be a fiver.
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From: David Gordon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Filmscanners [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: brandnew user
David writes ...
Yes, it's the polonium version I'm interested in.
Search the internet for staticmaster ...
BTW ... good choice for going with Vuescan ... archive the raw scans.
Presumably, you are considering the Photoshop upgrade from LE to full ... I
cannot imagine being without the
Has anyone tried the new air blowers that are in computer stores for
cleaning computers. They consist of a small pump and a fancy spray can. You
pump the cans up when you need more air. Would the air not be dry and might
these spray stuff on negatives and slides or might they be OK?
(3) I use
Which brand of compressed air/gas is recommended?
Try using a hurricane blower, available from photo stores. This is just a
large version of the rubber bulb as used for cleaning optics. Lots of air,
never any worry about permanently marking your film with the liquid
propellant, and it never
On Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:21:50 +0100, you wrote:
You might also try looking for an ear syringe-- same general shape,
maybe easier to find.
David Lewiston [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote on Sun, 16 Sep 2001
13:57:58 -1000
...buy an enema bulb. I've used one for years (only for my
negs and
tranies
Gregory writes ...
Has anyone tried the new air blowers ...
They consist of a small pump and a fancy spray can. You
pump the cans up when you need more air.
Would the air not be dry and might these spray stuff
on negatives and slides or might they be OK?
...
The air wouldn't be
Of shAf
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 10:09 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: filmscanners: brandnew user queries
Gregory writes ...
Has anyone tried the new air blowers ...
They consist of a small pump and a fancy spray can. You
pump the cans up when you need more air.
Would
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Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 2:29 AM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: brandnew user queries
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| Perhaps I should rent a really excellent flatbed to scan these
| prints, rather than make do with slide scans which lose the ultrafine
| detail. Do you recall the list's consensus on the best
David Lewiston [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote on Sun, 16 Sep 2001
13:57:58 -1000
...buy an enema bulb. I've used one for years (only for my
negs and
tranies you understand) and don't have a dust problem.
Alan T says
Last time David L suggested this, I tried hard to buy one
from many
2001-09-16-21:46:59 Bill Fernandez:
(3) I use Falcon brand Dust Off. They're much cheaper at Costco then
office supply warehouses. Be careful not to shake or tip the can
before using it (otherwise you'll end up spraying something whitish
that coats the film).
I've been having good luck
| Perhaps I should rent a really excellent flatbed to scan these
| prints, rather than make do with slide scans which lose the ultrafine
| detail. Do you recall the list's consensus on the best flatbeds? I realise
| that it will take two passes per image with stitching to join them.
Really
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Harvey wrote:
Although I think a direct scan of your original film on a very high end
scanner might give you better
results. There is a difference of opinion, but either a flatbed or drum
scanner can give really good results,
your choice might be dictated by the condition (scratches etc.)
On Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:46:18 -0400 Gregory Georges
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
Has anyone tried the new air blowers that are in computer stores for
cleaning computers. They consist of a small pump and a fancy spray can.
Excellent idea. I'm off to solder a tyre valve into an old Ken-air
We have one competent pro lab (both film digital) here on Maui, run by a
chap who was a high-end advertising illustrator on the East Coast for
decades. He says his scanner actually removes scratches and other defects,
and it's capable of doing 16K dpi --
But is that 'optical' resolution or
After reading filmscanners digest for several months, I've finally broken
down ordered a Polaroid 4000 -- found the ecost price irresistible ($550
after rebate, including a hefty shipping fee, an extra slide holder a neg
holder)! Fedex tracking indicates it should arrive tomorrow.
I'll be
What have I overlooked?
Order the book at: http://scantips.com it covers everything relating to
scanning.
Doug Wise
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