Recent content by Mehal

Apologies for the delayed response, much as I would like to share some images of my work using the SmartConvert software, which I have to say remains very impressive for a standalone product not requiring a tied in subscription, and I am more than happy with the results. I am unable to share...

Chris Just to update you regarding Smartconvert, I have been in touch with the creator of the software and he assures me that all future upgrades are included in the initial cost of the software, as I understand it, the software converts a RAW negative to a positive, then you carry out...

Yes indeed it was an incredible scanner in its day with its digital ICE technology, but it was the time factor that finally did it for me, hence I lost interest when I realised the almost never ending task of converting such a large collection of negatives, finally deciding to sell it. It was...

Yes, that is fair comment, and you are certainly not shouting in the wind, I think that the TIFF option would be the only way forward with the Smartconvert software, and after processing in Affinity, convert to JPEG. You are quite correct with the JPEG route you lose far too much for it to be...

No, being made in the USA means nothing except that I chose to identify the origin of the equipment, I thought that I made clear with my post, and I quote "For anyone interested in seriously photographing a large collection of negatives" unquote! That I was not referring to scanning negatives...

I have looked at Filmomat and the Smartconvert software, and I have to say the demo version produced quite incredible results straight out of the can, but the problem is that exporting the converted image has to be in either TIFF or JPEG format, there is no option to export the RAW file so this...

Colour mainly, though I also have a large collection of colour slides too, at the moment I am just exploring the Affinity route, as I still have my original copy of PS CS5 that I had used in the past with very good results, of what I would class as exhibition standard, however I have not touched...

Regarding a much earlier thread giving the eye watering costs of Negative Supply negative scanning equipment, a quick glance at the latest offers from First Call Photographic, reveals a present offer of the following items bundled together at £299.00 listed below: - Negative Supply Basic Film...

Back again I have been following the thread since I made my comments regarding the option of PC Specialist as a means of moving forward, it may help if I offer you my means of using my highly specced laptop, which I have now owned for almost 18 months since I chose to upgrade from desktop PC's...

Hi I would be interested to know if anyone has used Affinity Photo to edit and process RAW negatives captured using a digital/mirrorless camera. I used to use PS CS5 some years ago, but have had a long period of inactivity regarding the project of converting my vast collection of negatives...

Hi For what it is worth I have for the past twenty years had my PC's built by PC Specialist, I create my own specs in accordance with my needs, far less today now that I am retired, but I have never had a problem with them, and as far as help and support is concerned they are absolutely first...

Hi New member so found this thread of interest, if you think Negative Supply copy stands are crazy prices you should look at Kaiser! I am about to embark on a large negative/slide copying project, however I have now jumped ship from PS to Affinity Photo so would welcome any comments from...