Paul Dunkel Hudson Microimaging 914-338-2200 <hudimaging@aol.com> Dear Stephen, We have scanned many glass plate neg's. The best way is to use a scanner that has a "transparency" draw such as the Agfa. This draw comes with modern size inserts for todays photography. You can have a insert made to fit your glass plates, one for each plate size. 8 x 10 plates will only fit one per draw insert , other sizes can have multiple plate holders. The distance from the top of the draw to the scan focal must be repeated by measuring the "modern" insert. This method allows you to: scan with no glass on glass ( a must or scratching of emulsion, breakage of warped platres and moire can occur) In Photoshop you can batch scan and use "actions" to help automate some ot the repetitous steps. Don't forget to clean the NON emulsion side ( I use Kensington Surface Guardian towels from Staples. They are an alcohol wipe that is perfect to clean with because it is not too wet). Call me if I can help you any further. Paul Dunkel Hudson Microimaging 914-338-2200 hudimaging@aol.com ---------- From: Steven Phalen <Steven.Phalen@ASU.EDU> To: ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU Subject: Scanning glass negatives Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2000, 12:58 PM
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