Drum Scanning Series - What is Drum Scanning?

[@trevormacfarlane1967]

I worked as a Scanner Operator in the 80s on Hell, Crossfield and Screen drum scanners. Absolutely loved the job. I also used to do the image retouching on a Mac. Wish I could go back to it today.

[@tonysantophotography]

So cool Trevor! Thanks for sharing your story with us!😎

[@MichaelLloyd]

Good to see you back on YT Tony. And thanks for the explanation for how the drum scanner works.

[@tonysantophotography]

Thanks Michael! It’s always nice to be able to share. I appreciate your support! Tony

[@HikikomoriDev]

Why doesn't this have a million views? This is like new discovery groundbreaking stuff.

[@tonysantophotography]

That’s very nice of you to say! I appreciate your feedback!

[@bruceharvey6428]

Great job, Tony! Nice to see you back here, and great job on the video. You are entirely correct, there is no substitute for a properly exposed and composed negative. My goal is always to create the perfect negative--I'm still working on it! Looking forward to hearing more about drum scanning.

[@tonysantophotography]

Thank you Bruce! I always appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@GiudiziUnniversali]

New subscriber and can't wait for your next video about Drum Scanning!

[@tonysantophotography]

Welcome to my channel! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! Tony

[@alexiscuarezma]

Great to see a new video Tony. Cheers!

[@tonysantophotography]

Thanks Alexis!

[@parvezsoudagar]

Thank you Tony, to the point and very precise! Been eagerly waiting for your series, good luck and don't make us wait too long :)

[@tonysantophotography]

Thanks Parvez! I appreciate your words of encouragement! Tony

[@peterbarna6151]

I use the dedicated plustek scanner for 135 film. Would there be a visible difference in quality if I scanned the same 36mm frame using a drum scanner?

[@tonysantophotography]

It is hard to say without actually performing a test. Sounds like a good experiment and content for YT. If you'd like to try, let me know.

[@alvarosousa8834]

Mgnascan Crosfield 636

[@xxxXXXCH04XXXxxx]

Thanks!

[@tonysantophotography]

Any time! Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@Ryan33G]

Legend.

[@tonysantophotography]

Thanks Ryan!

[@surreallife777]

I still mostly shoot 35 mm slide film. The lab where I get my film developed told me that in the past drums scans were superior but today there are scanners made that are equally as good or better than a drum scan. All my stuff is going to be exhibited and I think most of the prints are gonna be around 30 x 40”. What’s your opinion? If I were to do my own scanning and printing from home, what scanner and printer would you recommend for top-quality images?

[@tonysantophotography]

This is a good question. My recommendation is that you experiment with different methods on the same negative. Try a Nikon CoolScan, Epson V700, or DSLR/mirrorless capture, and have a drum scan. I would then make 8x10 test prints, zoomed in to a specific area and representative of the equivalent area on a 30x40" print, of each of the scans to see how you like the results. For an exhibition, I really wouldn't mess around and I would find the best process that makes your work look its best. That process should be based off of data that you can analyze not anecdotal information from people like me; who are biased towards the equipment they own because this is what gets us the results we are happy with. I'd be glad to scan a negative for you if you want to experiment with a drum scan. That's really exciting to have an exhibition! Congratulations and have fun! Respectfully, Tony

[@mcroman-superfeat]

PHOTO QUOTE OF THE DAY "Images can describe, abstract, interpret, but they are not absolute." - - Carolyn Drake

[@AlmightyUniden]

So that's why I can't seem to find anybody selling a drum scanner, you own all of them haha

[@tonysantophotography]

Ha ha! Parts are hard to come by. Thanks for watching!

[@dynax60]

What kind of drum scanner you have?

[@tonysantophotography]

It’s a Howtek 6500. Thanks for watching!