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Subject: Re: [OM] Bellows slide scanning, was so we moved house...
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:52:41 -0500
I've never tried tethered shooting.  Something else to do.

Chuck Norcutt

On 1/5/2013 1:04 PM, iwert bernakiewicz wrote:
> When using trial and error it should work out. If you connect the camera to
> the computer you can check focus imediately. I think the 50mm will be
> sufficient. There is not that much light needed. If I turn the slide copier
> towards a window on a cloudy day it is ok already.
>
> Iwert
>
> Op zaterdag 5 januari 2013 schreef Chuck Norcutt (
> chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) het volgende:
>
>> I suggested in my reply to Iwert that perhaps my studio flash unit with
>> 150 watt halogen modeling light will allow focus with the modeling light
>> and exposure with the flash.  The flash has a 6 stop power range but I
>> can't recall the relative brightness of the modeling light to the lowest
>> power from the flash.  The modeling light is relatively puny in
>> comparison to the flash.  It could be that good brightness for focusing
>> via the modeling light brings the flash too close to avoid overexposure.
>>    I'll have to check when I get back home.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 1/5/2013 7:11 AM, C.H.Ling wrote:
>>> It would be even easier if you connect the camera to a computer for
>> remote
>>> shooting. For light source, I prefer flash as it has known good CRI.
>>>
>>> http://www.accura.com.hk/temp/P6226848.jpg
>>>
>>> C.H.Ling
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "iwert bernakiewicz" <iwert.bcz@xxxxxxxxx <javascript:;>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello Chuck:
>>>>
>>>> I use a 7mm extension tube to mount the 5D on the bellows. The 80mm
>>>> macro as lens.
>>>> The whole unit is mounted on a solid block of steel for stability.
>>>> For light I use a cold light slide viewing tablet mounted to the other
>>>> end. (a flash would do just as good I suppose, but I don't have any:).
>>>> The convenience with the 5DII is that with the cold light and enlarged
>>>> live view focussing is very easy.
>>>> I put the aperture at f8-11 and use the cable release and silent shutter
>>>> mode 1.
>>>>
>>>> All the best,
>>>>
>>>
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