Scanning Negatives with Nikon ES-2 Tutorial by Vincent Versace
TIMESTAMPS, DOWNLOAD LINKS, and PRODUCT INFO BELOW
Vincent Versace unboxes the Nikon ES-2 and gives a step-by-step process on how to scan your film negatives using a Nikon camera and the ES-2 kit.
Download Vincent’s Picture Controls here:
http://www.versacephotography.com/es2myneg
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Nikon ES-2: https://www.pictureline.com/pages/search-results?q=es-2
Ilford Anti-Static Cloth: https://www.pictureline.com/products/ilford-antistaticum
Hoodman Lens Cleanse: https://www.pictureline.com/products/hoodman-lens-cleanse-natural-cleaning-kit-12-pack
Pec-Pads: https://www.pictureline.com/products/pec-pad-4-x4-100-sheets
Pec-12 Solution: https://www.pictureline.com/products/photographic-solutions-pec-12-emulsion-cleaner-2oz
Joby GorrilaPod 3K: https://www.pictureline.com/products/joby-gorillapod-3k-tripod-with-ball-head-kit
Nikon 60mm Micro Lens: https://www.pictureline.com/products/nikon-60mm-f-2-8g-ed-af-s-micro-nikkor-lens
Nikon 40mm Micro Lens: https://www.pictureline.com/products/nikon-40mm-f-2-8g-af-s-dx-micro-nikkor-lens
Manfrotto Mini Tabletop Tripod:https://www.pictureline.com/products/manfrotto-mtpixi-b-pixi-mini-tripod
Vincent suggests using the profile that looks best for your image. Here is a brief explanation of each picture control.
INVERT_BW_SD_NEG.NP2
Standard profile. Works for black and white and color.
INVERT_MW_MC_NEG.NP2
Monochrome profile. Works for black and white and color.
INVERT_BW_FLAT_NEG.NP2
Flat profile. Works for black and white and color.
Table of Contents
00:00-5:07 – What you need to use the Nikon ES-2 kit
5:07-9:17 – Setting up the Nikon ES-2 on the lens
9:17-12:29 – Preparing the negative
12:29-15:35 – Setting up the light source
15:35-19:09 – Photographing the negative
19:09-24:01 – Picture control
24:01-26:42 – Review