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Better lights flagship models are the super 6k and super 8k. Large format digital copying of artwork with betterlight. He had proprietary resolution test films made up in prague that. Among our capabilities are coloraccurate fine art reproduction for commercial artists and photographers using a betterlight super 8k hs and 12color giclee printmaking, digitization of film formats 35mm thru 4x5 using a hasselblad imacon flextight x5. Better light 3040 betterlight digital scanning photography. Preowned and used scanning backs are often available. Betterlight scanners the differences between a betterlight fine art scanner and a slr digital camera are like day and night both professional and consumer grade digital cameras average clumps of neighboring red, green, and blue pixels to derive a single pixel color as shown in the images below. A good fine art giclee print begins its life as a good scan.
Have digitization equipment seflin region digital directory. Fine art reproduction using the betterlight super 8khs digital scanning back attached to a stateoftheart 4x5 studio camera to digitally capture artwork. Pocahontas times goes live and betterlight owners conference. For starters, theres capture time9 minutes for better light vs. Model 4000ehs the highend digital scan back answer for photo schools and catalogs. With their recent release of a usb based product, i have decided to document what the product is, and how i use it for landscapefine art photography. Supermodels super 8khs digital camera pdf manual download. There is also a new free software for 35mm films under development with a beta version. Ir image acquisition the only step necessary for ir image acquisition with the betterlight system is the removal of the ir blocking. Digital images created by the gruss lipper digital laboratory at the center for jewish history. Illustrating professor kramers textbook, is sitting lonely in the special collections reading room, but.
Film can be dropped through the mail slot at the front door. Digital imaging devices typically use a matrix of lightsensitive photosensors, such as ccd or cmos. Digital scanning backs for large format photography better light. Betterlight super 6khs digital scanning back for panoramic.
Cinelicious principal paul korver embarked on a yearlong search for the best film scanning technology in the world. Specification document free library of philadelphia. The design of an inexpensive very high resolution scan. Specification document flp development methodology page 1 of 1 specifications for camera and workstation we used the following equipment to digitize our manuscripts.
In conclusion, the better light super 6khs wins the battle, but it does so at a price. The resolution delivered is 6000x8000 3x48mp, 3x as they capture all three rgb colors, betterlight also produces a higher res back. Super 8khs the ideal solution for critical reprographics and odd. Betterlight scanback for high resolution, high dpi scans of. This system is primarily used for imaging all oversized 2d objects up to 60 inches. As a result, you end up with much more image information, and much truer color rendition than with any. Better light super6khs replaces betterlight super 6k which. This system was the gettys workhorse when imaging paintings until recently. Betterlight large format digital super 6k hs usb scanning. Diy telecine tutorial flatbed photo scanner super 8 16mm. Jan, 2009 in conclusion, the better light super 6khs wins the battle, but it does so at a price. Although digital slrs are getting better every day, some photographers and shops still opt for a highend digital camera back. We are offering curbsidelockbox pickup or shipping.
The flaar photo archive was selected as beta tester for the original betterlight prototype several years ago. They dominate the art reproduction market and are often used for product shots. Original studio equipment when the studio started in 2002, we had 3 photographers and 2 input devices, a scan back originally a powerphase and now a betterlight super 8k on a satellite zbe stand and an. The super 6k produces the ultimate image quality,subject. I also use betterlight for landscape photography, especially panoramic photography. Digitization of select american soviet jewry movement material has been made possible through a generous grant from the national historical publications and records commission nhprc. Offers digital scanning camera back systems for large format, high resolution digital photography. Following upon the success of these tests calumet digital and better light arranged for the newest super 6k scanning back to be. Large format digital infrared photography with betterlight. Digitization of select american soviet jewry movement posters has been made possible through a generous grant.
Maximum file size at 100% 53 mb in 24bit rgb 106 mb 48bit. The supermodels have improved sensitivity, maximimized resolution levels plus offer precision control over the image capturemaking better light synonymous with extraordinary large format digital captures. Tti better light super 8k2 digital scanning back, copy stand, book. View and download better light supermodels super 8k hs datasheet online. Parts, accessories, repairs and training are available. The image processing is handled by jai which is the image handling extentions to java. How many years can some people exist, before theyre. The topoftheline rencay superfineart scanning back offers an exceptional combination of image quality and file size unmatched by any other digital camera system. Hardware aiaxact 3040dv reproworkstation with betterlight super 8khs scanning back capture software betterlight viewfinder 7. May 31, 2011 also, were attending the annual betterlight owners conference in san carlos, ca this week. Special collections, musselman library, gettysburg college our exhibit, teaching with asian art. Freedom festival for soviet jewry featuring mary travers. Usb2 cable, ac power module, viewfinder software, two ir blocking filters, focus cards. Also, were attending the annual betterlight owners conference in san carlos, ca this week.
I believe that it is still a viable option and is a real lot of fun. Aug 02, 2017 seflin region digital directory this is a guide to seflin membership area organizations digitization plan status, strategies, and available content. Mar 24, 2008 betterlight scanbacks can be used for many applications, of which digitizing paintings for giclee is one. Better light super6khs replaces betterlight super 6k. Better light supermodels super 8khs datasheet pdf download. Better light for the true digital view camera new highspeed usb2 models. Fine art scanning frequently asked questions creekside. The qqq was a nice solution a few years ago, a mb air would work pretty well now i suspect, and at the end of the day, not all that expensive of addition in terms of.
Better light large format digital photography the world. Supermodels super 8k hs digital camera pdf manual download. This system provides the digital imaging technician with a semiefficient means to generate high resolution, first generation digital images and the capability to increase the. Aiaxact 3040dv reproworkstation with betterlight super 8khs scanning back. The better light 6000 can deliver a 6000x8000 noninterpolated file when inserted into the. The beinecke rare book and manuscript library was built in 1963, houses several million volumes and is the largest collection of rare books and manuscripts in the americas and one of. The flaar photo archive was selected as beta tester for the original betterlight prototype. Kodak trilinear color ccd technology, 11 fstop dynamic range, native. With its wide dynamic range, superb color fidelity, and adjustable resolution up to 16000 x 26000 pixels, the superfineart system raises digital imaging standards to new levels. Our topoftheline digital scanning backs now with high speed usb2 interface select from two models with highest performance specs of any scan back on the market. Illustrating professor kramers textbook, is sitting lonely in the special collections reading room, but you can still see many amazing pieces from prof. Too many other companies have abandoned trilinear scanning technology and the people that bought those brands jobo, etc got stuck with a dinosaur. Betterlight super 8k hs 4x5 scanning back oversized digital imaging system. Digital scanning backs for large format photography.
The better light 6000 scanning camera back shutterbug. Betterlight digital scanning back super 8k the 4x5 view camera is capable of producing breath taking images on film, within the limitations that film media presents. The trilinear scan back is placed in the film holder rear standard. Its viewfinder 5 software can dramatically reduce the setup time required for each scan, while. Jun 01, 2001 better light recently introduced enhanced resolution for its 6k and 8k super models, as well as an upgraded version of its software. Nov 19, 2002 on a late afternoon, uwe steinmuller and i took a nikon d100, a production level canon 1ds, an arca swiss 4x5 with provia 100f chrome and a betterlight 6000 scanning back up the california coast. With enhanced resolution, the super 6khs and super 8khs offers the photographer the capability to increase the resolution in several additional increments up to 150% of the previous pixel dimensions and to create file sizes up to 2.
Super 6k and from 120 to 2000 iso with the super 8k. Kodak pro can offer these highresolution scanning camera backs to the wider. Betterlight vs canon 5d, an informal comparison actually, it really wasnt bad at all relative to a stash of film in holders, especially a small laptop with good battery life. Early on i had various problems with scanning the film. Usb2 cable, ac power module, viewfinder software, two ir blocking filters, focus cards, ground glass overlay and holster for insert storage. Creekside digital is a full service digital imaging lab located in glen arm, maryland baltimore metro area. The down side of this approach is that the technology cannot be used for animated objects. The better light 6000 camera back offers 7mb rgb, 24bit files 8000 x6000 pixels without the enhanced resolution option. The super 6k produces the ultimate image quality,subject detail and tonal range. Capable of producing extremely highresolution photos and.
Anyone familiar with scanning film and working with scanner software, such as. The super 8khs back has a native resolution of 8000 x10600 pixels thats 85. Scanning backs are kind of modified flatbed scanners attached to a camera. Jobo also offers two digital scanning backs for large format 4x5 cameras. Pro digital camerasthe high end digital market shutterbug.
This guide is intended to assist in creating connections between institutions and fostering collaborative partnerships. View and download better light super 10khs datasheet online. The image processing is handled by jai which is the. It takes only a few seconds but can save minutes of wasted time scanning an out of focus subject. We use a cambo ultima 4x5 inch large format camera. Better light super 8k produces the finest image quality with precise digital control. Stateoftheart film scans using a heidelberg tango xl drum scanner driven by the newcolor software. Betterlight super 8khs 4x5 scanning back oversized digital imaging system. For example, the betterlight super 8k bet04 scan camera is a backend for 400 500 large format cameras, that can achieve an optical resolution of 8000 10660 pixels 12000 15990 interpolated. Betterlight scanback for high resolution, high dpi scans. And, for our betterlight scanner, the software can take those measurements over 384 million times during a single scan.
Better light super 8k produces the finest image quality with precise digital control of all operating parameters. Among our capabilities are coloraccurate fine art reproduction for. Palm beach state college library, lake worth campus konica minolta ps5000c book scanner with scan diva software the society of the four arts king library fuji scansnap sv600 st. The fact that betterlight is an active company, still offering new models, is important. Feb 20, 2007 they both work well but it takes practice. Betterlight scanbacks can be used for many applications, of which digitizing paintings for giclee is one. Image capture process fondren library rice university. Scanners and scanning systems university libraries unt. View and download better light supermodels super 8khs datasheet online.
Beinecke rare book and manuscript library digital coffee. Better light viewfinder7 7 primary image capture software proprietary. Our topoftheline digital scanning backs now with high speed usb2. The weather was slightly stormy at least once there was an emergency disassembly of the 4x5 and scanning back as a result of rain. With betterlight scanning back at point lobos outback photo. Archetype imaging has assumed the customer support role for better light scanning backs. Freedom festival for soviet jewry featuring mary travers of peter, paul and mary. Of course, creekside digital has a betterlight super 8k system which we use for the imaging of cultural heritage projects as well as for our highquality fine. This is the perfect combination of speed and quality. A good fine art giclee print begins its life as a good scan since fine art giclee prints tend to be digital prints, this fact requires that the originals come from recording the digital image with a digital camera or a scanner.
Compare that to some of the best digital studio cameras that only measure 64 million locations a 64 megapixel camera but still loses clarity and color information because of its particular averaging method, as explained below in the next section. Creekside digital 2 days ago special collections, musselman library, gettysburg college our exhibit, teaching with asian art. The newer model betterlight super 6k scanback as it arrives for evaluation. Kodak trilinear color ccd technology, 11 fstop dynamic range, native resolution of 8000 x 10,660 pixels. Camera betterlight super 8k2 hs digital scan back features.
To provide a benchmark, gettys betterlight super 8k with northlight 900 lighting was also included. The financial cost of the better light system is higher. Betterlight super 6k scanning back arrives at the flaar evaluation center for testing by nicholas hellmuth. Pro8mm is filling all online orders, and our phone lines are open 9am5pm pst mf. The design of an inexpensive very high resolution scan camera. Diy telecine tutorial flatbed photo scanner super 8 16mm film. Record firstgeneration digital images with perfect. The better light 6000 can deliver a 6000x8000 noninterpolated file when inserted into the back of nearly any gardenvariety 4x5 view cameraa staggering 7.
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