Hold the film-strip carrier with the Nikon logo on top. Step 1 : Open the film-strip carrier by pressing down on the right holder snap boxed in white at top of picture and lifting the left holder snap boxed in white at bottom right of the picture.
Step 2 : Place the strip of film, shiny side up, in the lower portion of the carrier. Make sure each frame is located between the black boxes of the black slider the black box beginning is boxed in white. It is not only a good idea to bring along something to read; it is recommended that you prepare for a lengthy process.
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Before you get started Setting up the scanner Turn on the slide scanner Nikon CoolScan Standard 35mm films, such as Kodachrome, Ektachrome, and Ansochrome transparencies, are commonly available as two inch square slides with cardboard mounts. While 35mm slides are the norm, slides do come in other less common formats. The size of the actual image within the cardboard mount will tell you what kind of format you are dealing with.
Apart from 35mm, there are also , , and slides as well as medium and large format transparencies. Slides of this format have a frame measure of 13x17mm. The format was introduced by Kodak in for their Instamatic cameras. Some people preferred this comparatively smaller format, because it went well with portable, lightweight cameras.
Most slides of the 35mm half frame format were likely produced in the '60s. The main feature of this format was that it used only half a frame for each shot, thereby doubling the number of pictures that could be accommodated on a single roll. This aspect, along with the miniature cameras designed to work with this format, were what made it so popular. The frame of a slide measures The slide was squared off and bigger than rectangular 35mm slides. Given the larger film size - 40X40mm - it was easier to view scenes on these slides.
The format was introduced by Kodak to target the amateur photography market. It remained in production for more than fifty years before being discontinued in With dimensions of 40x28mm, images produced by this slide film are wider than those from standard slides. The format was released by - you guessed it - Kodak, for the Brownie No. This format was widely used throughout the first half of the s and is still available as a special product for antique photography lovers.
Their larger size means that these images contain more detail and can be scanned and enlarged with compromising on quality. Similar to medium format slides, these slides capture a great amount of detail, making for quality reprints and enlargements.
It's important to ensure that slides are clean before storing them, or else they can be more susceptible to deterioration. Dust and dirt accumulates easily on them and over time, this buildup can lead to scratches on the image.
Light, heat, humidity, and chemical fumes can also be problematic. Even most standard storage media for photographs contain chemicals that may be damaging for photos. Handle your slides carefully as you go through them to assess the extent of damage to them. Before starting the cleaning process, get a pair of anti-static gloves - generally made of microfiber. You can find these gloves online or in your local photography store. Before you choose the best strategy for cleaning your slides, you need to determine the extent of the damage and the type of contaminant present.
There are multiple methods for cleaning slides , each of them effective for a different situation. Some of the most common types of contaminants include dust, ink, mold and dried liquids. If your slides have been around for decades, they may develop corrosive mold or mildew even if they are boxed up in what you believe to be a safe and dry location.
The first step in cleaning slides involves removing the dirt that has likely accumulated over the years. Before you begin the process, remove the slides from their mounts if you can do this easily and safely. This is easier with plastic mounts than cardboard ones. There are two ways to tackle the cleaning part:. When cleaning manually, always start with a very soft brush or microfiber cloth to gently coax out particles. Make sure you clean both sides thoroughly, and take your time with the process so as not to smudge or scratch the slide.
In fact, some smudges might not even be that visible and may only only be picked up by a scanner, if you decide to digitize your slides. In some cases, when the contaminant is more entrenched - as with mold, for example - it may be difficult to remove easily. If you're not careful, the process of removing it might cause permanent damage. So, take on the task only if you have some experience with such delicate slide cleaning work.
These help soften the debris, allowing you to remove it easily and safely. But when in doubt, it's still best to consult an expert since any damage caused to slides during cleaning could prove to be irreversible.
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