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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 17th, 2005, 09:36 AM
Replies: 523
Views: 87,525
Posted By Frank Ladner
I've been experimenting with microcrystalline wax...

I've been experimenting with microcrystalline wax and it is definately better (in terms of grain (( none visible )) and sharpness) than any ground glass I've tested. I think it is the best static...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 5th, 2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 55,284
Posted By Frank Ladner
Here are some helpful links that deal with...

Here are some helpful links that deal with different lens types, t-mounts, etc...

http://www.photoimagenews.com/lens.htm
http://medfmt.8k.com/bronmounts.html
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 5th, 2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 55,284
Posted By Frank Ladner
Ok, I took apart an old Mamiya 35mm camera body...

Ok, I took apart an old Mamiya 35mm camera body that yielded some good parts. I must say, they don't make em' like they used to. I was hard-pressed to find any plastic in this thing. It was all...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders January 4th, 2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 170,187
Posted By Frank Ladner
Hi Jared! As you may know, Frame Mode...

Hi Jared!

As you may know, Frame Mode doesn't capture a full progressive frame, but creates a frame that supposedly loses 25% resolution.
The differences really show up in moving shots. If you...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 3rd, 2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 55,284
Posted By Frank Ladner
Thanks, Joel! I have an old camera body I...

Thanks, Joel!

I have an old camera body I can try.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 2nd, 2005, 11:08 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 55,284
Posted By Frank Ladner
I'm wanting to move from using masking tape to...

I'm wanting to move from using masking tape to mount my 35mm lenses to using a more permanent, professional looking mount. However, I don't want to use something that will work with just Canon or...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 2nd, 2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 55,284
Posted By Frank Ladner
Thanks, Dan! I'm looking for something...

Thanks, Dan!

I'm looking for something lightweight, and preferably with a flanged inner diameter.

I'll try the sites you posted!
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 2nd, 2005, 06:41 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 55,284
Posted By Frank Ladner
Anyone know of a source for inexpensive (yet...

Anyone know of a source for inexpensive (yet reliable) ball bearings? BocaBearings.com seems to be a bit expensive.

I am looking for something with a 50mm inner diameter. The outer diameter...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 2nd, 2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,507
Posted By Frank Ladner
Looks like you've got a good starting prototype! ...

Looks like you've got a good starting prototype! One thing you'll notice is the noise, with that type of motor.

The good thing about a portable CD player motor is you can use replaceable frosted...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 02:59 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
Jim: From what I've seen so far, it looks very...

Jim: From what I've seen so far, it looks very good!
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 01:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,055
Posted By Frank Ladner
It depends on the thickness of the wax. If it's...

It depends on the thickness of the wax. If it's thin enough, you can get a very bright image. I just recently got a really thin layered wax adapter, but I want to do another and shoot for a...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
Jim: I bet that's where I'm messing up. I'm...

Jim: I bet that's where I'm messing up. I'm just dropping the glass in there and hoping that the bubbles escape before the wax cools. THANKS! Easing the glass in slowly makes perfect sense.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 12:42 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
My previous post applies to the post before your...

My previous post applies to the post before your last post. LOL! (Unless you post a post before I post this post.) :-)

Using that method would definately help eliminate the bubble problem but,...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 12:30 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
Well after all that trouble I hope it pays off...

Well after all that trouble I hope it pays off for you.

If only there was some sort of "Do It Yourself Bubble-Free Wax Adapter Kit" you could buy at the hobby store. LOL!

Wonder if you could...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 12:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,055
Posted By Frank Ladner
There is definately some noticeable light loss (I...

There is definately some noticeable light loss (I haven't calculated how many stops), but this is mainly due to the wax. I'm not sure how much light loss is caused by the glass alone.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 12:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,055
Posted By Frank Ladner
Steve: My first attempts were with a layer of...

Steve: My first attempts were with a layer of wax coating one side of a single piece of glass. You definately don't want to go this route. You can easily get ripples, the thing would be near...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 12:00 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
We must've been typing at the same time. LOL! ...

We must've been typing at the same time. LOL!

Thanks for the update! Looking forward to some footage! :-)

When I was playing with AO5 ground glass adapters, I would do the following trick...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 11:56 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
I went out and bought a whole assortment of cheap...

I went out and bought a whole assortment of cheap picture frames of various sizes and started experimenting with getting a thinner layer of wax.

I was afraid of using just one strip of unfolded...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,055
Posted By Frank Ladner
From all my experimenting, microwax definately...

From all my experimenting, microwax definately produces the best surface, in terms of grain (and brightness, if a thin enough layer is achieved). I will say that there is NO grain noticeable ( at...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 27th, 2004, 02:13 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
I am also going to try and get a smaller layer of...

I am also going to try and get a smaller layer of wax using just a single strip of tape or foil.

My 2 condensers came in and hopefully those, combined with a thin layer will give me a bright &...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 26th, 2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
Thanks for posting, Jim! Yeah, light loss is...

Thanks for posting, Jim!

Yeah, light loss is one downside to the wax adapters. However, you should find that the hotspot problem is reduced significantly with it. The number one benefit, in my...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 23rd, 2004, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 220,685
Posted By Frank Ladner
Just wanted to mention to you guys that are using...

Just wanted to mention to you guys that are using the grain removal technique: DISABLE IMAGE STABILIZATION (Optical and Digital)
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 22nd, 2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,388
Posted By Frank Ladner
Hrm... You would have a high-rez picture of...

Hrm...

You would have a high-rez picture of the ground glass, with all the grain detail...but when you applied that back over the low-rez (720x480 SD) footage, it would possibly re-introduce grain...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 21st, 2004, 04:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,388
Posted By Frank Ladner
Chris, thanks for the tip! I've been holding...

Chris, thanks for the tip!

I've been holding the adapter to the front of my camera. LOL! Now I'll have to figure out a good way to keep the adapter still (secured to the front of the camera). ...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 21st, 2004, 02:00 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 122,226
Posted By Frank Ladner
new footage

I put a new video clip up on the server. This one isn't really impressive. It's just showing how grain-free the footage is in a microwax adapter even when the lens is nearly closed. (In ground...
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