Darin wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> Well, I finally broke down and bought a film scanner, a CanoScan 4400F (I
> know, I'm about 10-15 yrs behind the curve). I want to get a light box and
> loupe for inspection/selection of film and slides for scanning. Problem is, I
> know absolutely nothing about light boxes, and not much more when it comes to
> loupes. So, I was hoping I could pick your collective brains on the subject.
> I'd like to keep the cost of the combo under $100 U.S. if it's possible to
> get something descent in that price range. I was wondering if the relatively
> inexpensive light boxes for drawing would be sufficent, and should light temp
> a major consideration? What power loupe should I get for 35mm film/slides?
> Are there other factors to consider when purchasing a loupe? TIA, and a very
> happy holidays to everyone!
>
I use a light box slide sorter for the overview. I recently splurged for
a new, metal one that will hold a whole 38 frame roll and retired the
centuries old cardboard one with very yellow plastic tray and that
wouldn't hold a whole roll at once.
Big splurge - $35.
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=logan+slide+sorter&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=WishList.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t>
I then use one of the ubiquitous little daylight balanced light boxes
for a closer look. $20
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=sort&A=search&Q=&sortDrop=Price%3A+Low+to+High&bl=&atl=&pn=1&st=categoryNavigation&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&sv=1558&shs=&ac=&fi=all&pn=1&ci=1558&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=>
Although I have accumulated various magnifying devices over the years, a
standard 50 mm lens held reversed works rather well. Usually $0 for a
photographer.
Total - $55 plus shipping.
At least for me, a big, expensive, color balanced light table for
sorting is overkill. I'm very happy sorting on the sorter. I like the
way it holds the slides, as opposed to sliding all over on the light
table. Not great color balance, but I don't care when going through a
bunch for subject, framing, etc.
The little light box is pretty well light balanced after a warm-up of a
few minutes, and easy to find room for on my crowded desk.
The box is small and the sorter folds up for storage.
Moose
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