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Same Image scanned with an Epson V700

So as you can see the quality of the scanner is very important in this operation. I recently purchased a canon canoscan 8800f so that I can scan my negative into JPG files. I haven’t had a chance to use it yet but I am hoping I’ll get some time very soon.

In the mean time, I am continuing to shoot B&W film and have discovered that if I pre-soak my film before pouring in the developer, It sems to produce a better quality negative. I’ve tried this no on two rolls an they both have come out with a little more contrast. I’m going to try it with some 120 film this weekend and see if it makes a difference.

If you have ever looked at purchasing lighting or reflector equipment, you are probably familiar with the name PhotoFlex. The folks at photoflex make a variety of strobes, hot lights, reflectors, and other equipment for the studio photographer. In addition they also offer the Web Photo School, an online collection of how-to lessons for photographers.

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