Algernon

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Algernon
How do you know it's identical optically? Traditionally cheaper
lenses use cheaper glass and coatings even though the diagrams
look the same.

Go for the DA version, it's worth it just for the Quickshift.

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Comment by Algernon posted on 55-300 at 26/08/2013 - 11:35

Algernon
Don't take a mechanical Darkroom Timer in your camera bag!

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 26/08/2013 - 11:18

Algernon
Same day different make of film.... Same Black Spotmatic..

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Edit: Looks too purple in Firefox? The original isn't?
That one was just off a JPG not RAW.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Slide copying - best light source? at 26/08/2013 - 08:46

Algernon
LongTimeLurker wrote:
I once shared a house with a guy called Bottom. He was from Lancashire too.

He now works in a call centre selling insurance.
So he's finished up at the bottom!

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 26/08/2013 - 08:20

Algernon
It's worth making some sort of test slide to line up the
copier. This is a rough shot of a Novoflex one.....

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Another Spotmatic shot off the same 1970 Seville Kodachrome film
as above....

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Comment by Algernon posted on Slide copying - best light source? at 26/08/2013 - 08:14

Algernon
You would still need a light for focusing/cropping.
Flash will also emphasize any dust or scratches.
Which is one of the reasons diffused enlargers
were so popular.

I did a Custom WB for the bulb I used, by trial and
error. Try 3500K.... 3200K ..... 3000K etc.

This one link would be ideal.... it's DAYLIGHT 6500K
about £11.50 delivered.

If you use RAW you can also correct the CT during
editing.



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Comment by Algernon posted on Slide copying - best light source? at 25/08/2013 - 19:03

Algernon
I'm going to travel round England for a few years in one
of these.....

Click on 1st photo for gallery... Brewers Dray Link

Originally it came from Ramsbottom and was converted at
Salmesbury Bottoms. Bottom is a very popular word in Lancashire

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 25/08/2013 - 16:57

Algernon
Just straight at the Globe shaped bulb, but you could use a diffuser. I think my Pentax copier has a diffuser built in.

This is off a 1970 Kodachrome...

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Comment by Algernon posted on Slide copying - best light source? at 25/08/2013 - 16:26

Algernon
Yvon Bourque has retired to a touring caravan....

http://tlwayhome.blogspot.co.uk/

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 25/08/2013 - 15:21

Algernon
It probably won't cover the full frame with a digital camera.

I use a normal dome shaped low energy which is 2700-3200K
They are hard to find though so just try the biggest low
energy you can find.

Comment by Algernon posted on Slide copying - best light source? at 25/08/2013 - 15:15

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