Nikon Coolscan Mirror Cleaning

[@USandNL]

Best method I’ve seen so far. Thanks.

[@datanordscanservice1803]

Glad you appreciate it

[@NUMB3RL3SS]

Nice video. Thanks. Hey, I've been scanning using a Coolscan V ED and VueScan Pro software. I accidentally left the scanner powered on all night. When I noticed it on this morning, I turned it off for a few minutes and tried to start scanning again. But, the scanner won't Scan or Preview when I hit the buttons. Do I need to reset something?

[@wnielsen]

No, powering on and off should be enough. Check at the scanner starts up, and the green LED light becomes steady. First after it is steady you can launch Vuescan. Then check that it detects the scanner. Then it should be ready for scanning.

[@NUMB3RL3SS]

@@wnielsen Perfect!! Thank you so much!

[@NUMB3RL3SS]

Is there a shut-down procedure too?

[@datanordscanservice1803]

@@NUMB3RL3SS No just close Vuescan, but do it before turning off the scanner, then it will keep the settings til next time.

Putting the mirror with your bare fingers didn't affect the cleaning you just did? 😪

[@datanordscanservice1803]

No, but it takes some practice. Only touch it on the sides (it is quite thick), do not touch the metallic surface. If you want to be more sure you can dissamble the scanner, but this will take much more time.

[@secretarisfotografica1909]

@@datanordscanservice1803 use gloves for handling lenses and mirrors?

[@josephmatthews6421]

Thanks for showing the lube and NOT where to put it. And not being clear which way the mirror goes back in.

[@datanordscanservice1803]

The subtitles explains it. The mirror must be mounted with the reflecting side facing the slide bay. The lube is for lubricationg the rails.

[@secretarisfotografica1909]

a task for the critical viewer. Maybe it is best to put the mirror in just like it was before taking it out.