Modding a V500 to scan 5x4

[steveo_mcg]

I know I can scan and merge two images or buy a V750 but neither of these options are really ideal.

I was wondering if any one has tried or heard of any other mods.

Ideas I've not looked into properly include:

• Removing the mask in the lid and seeing if the lamp is wide enough to use with out the limitations of the plastic mask
• Lifting the lid and using and external light source such as the xray thing @Mr Bump had or the iPad lifted a little. I believe @Woodsy managed to get something similar to work

Alternatively is there any real difference between the higher end older epsons that can scan 5x4 natively and the V500. I could always sell the V500 and try to get a 4990.

Anything I've not thought of?

 

[TheTimeChamber]

I did see a metallic tent like object that you can use to 'trick' the scanner into using the main light as the back light. IF that makes sense.

Probably not.

 

[Woodsy]

Sorry for the delay. I'm afraid I didn't get anything like that working, steve. I had the idea, but not the time. If I do get round to it, I'll be sure to publish some results on here

 

[steveo_mcg]

Cheers guys I'll need to have a try with some non destructive ideas when I get back.

 

[Steve Smith]

Alternatively is there any real difference between the higher end older epsons that can scan 5x4 natively and the V500. I could always sell the V500 and try to get a 4990.

I have an old Epson 4970 (I think that's the number) which scans 5x4 (and 10 x 8) very well. I had to make my own film holders but with a CNC router at work, that wasn't a problem. let me know if you ever need one.


Steve.