dripping branches
Many firsts for me on this image:
First time using a DSLR to scan medium format film. Conclusion: the Epson film holder I used here doesn't quite keep the film flat enough at the edges, but it does well in the majority of the center.
First time doing image stitching: this image is 2 frames combined in the Hugin software. It does have a bit of a learning curve, but not too bad. The result is a nearly 9000 pixel on the long side 6x4.5 file, which is the size the Epson flatbed gives for a 6x9 at highest effective dpi.
First time trying the Shanghai GP3 film in 220 format: they are the only current maker of 220 film. I had previously tried it a decade ago in 120. The film is a bit curly, like old Fomapan, or Aviphot. But there was no mechanical issue as it ran through the camera. It's nice to know there is a viable alternative to expired 220. There was no problem getting it onto a plastic Paterson reel, steps were taken to cut the beginning and end so that no taped part remained. I noticed the tape was slanted, this film appears to be taped by hand rather than by machine.
All in all, this wasn't really an image that needed to be scanned in this much detail, or even to be shot in medium format, but it served as a test.
dripping branches
Many firsts for me on this image:
First time using a DSLR to scan medium format film. Conclusion: the Epson film holder I used here doesn't quite keep the film flat enough at the edges, but it does well in the majority of the center.
First time doing image stitching: this image is 2 frames combined in the Hugin software. It does have a bit of a learning curve, but not too bad. The result is a nearly 9000 pixel on the long side 6x4.5 file, which is the size the Epson flatbed gives for a 6x9 at highest effective dpi.
First time trying the Shanghai GP3 film in 220 format: they are the only current maker of 220 film. I had previously tried it a decade ago in 120. The film is a bit curly, like old Fomapan, or Aviphot. But there was no mechanical issue as it ran through the camera. It's nice to know there is a viable alternative to expired 220. There was no problem getting it onto a plastic Paterson reel, steps were taken to cut the beginning and end so that no taped part remained. I noticed the tape was slanted, this film appears to be taped by hand rather than by machine.
All in all, this wasn't really an image that needed to be scanned in this much detail, or even to be shot in medium format, but it served as a test.