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>>is there a guideline for a minimum and maximum focal length one should mount on a camera with a turret? I'm thinking I don't want my long focal length lens in the field of view of my wide.

I used the Filmo extensively during my service with the 221st Signal Company(Pictorial) in Vietnam, 1969-70 ...

This new upgrade is free to all Universal software owners that already have the RetroScan Universal software. The new upgrade will work with both the original HD camera as well as the new 2K camera.

Thanks Roger. Very welcome news on the software. Been waiting for that software upgrade.

It just ...

So even though the light is more than 3 times brighter to the camera, it is far less bright to the user. More importantly, the brighter light source is a big benefit to the users with the stock HD camera already on the Universal because it reduces camera gain and associated noise levels. Colors are ...

Nice work Tscan. Sounds very good. The narration and music surely date the piece to a "kinder, gentler" time.

I didn't do the "critical" focus maneuver that Roger recommended, nor did I play too much with the exposure.
The tricky thing is the "pitch" adjustment. The AEO-Light manual was not veru ...

You could try AEO-Light software to digitize the optical track. I've had success doing this with two channels.
I think it would work with six.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/aeolight/

I used my RetroScan Universal plus the AEO-Light software recommended by Roger to transfer a 45 year old 16mm release print.

I downloaded the AEO-Light software from Roger's website and then followed Roger's well written instructions and those of the AEO-Light people.

Here are some test results ...

>> clear edge, black edge, and even a white edge perf.

I can't seem to run anything in 16mm that is clear edge .. suggestions on settings?

I posted new samples from my RetroScan Universal -- 16mm, Reg and Super 8mm. Very happy with the machine so far. THe Neat Video Denoise does help.
It was an interesting adventure to capture and sync up the sound on the 16mm release prints.

RetroScan Universal samples .. 2 min.
https://vimeo.com ...

More samples from the RetroScan Universal .. 16mm with sound .. Reg 8 .. Super 8mm .. I marked the clips where I used the Neat Video Denoise plug-in.
Very happy with are results on the RetroScan Universal so far.

https://vimeo.com/158708010

Here's a sample of some reg 16mm E100D. From the box to Vimeo without any post adjustments. I installed the stabilizer bracket and it looks more solid on that surface.
https://vimeo.com/152530564

I love seeing the 16mm examples. Thanks for posting. We just got a RetroScan Universal machine on ...