Scanning 35mm negative with HP6300

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Hi,

at work we got a HP6300 flatbed-scanner.
I saw it can be used to scan 35mm negatives.
Unfortunately nobody can find the adapter for this.
Can I just put the negatives on the flatbed and scan them?

Did you try?
If not, don't bother; unacceptable results.

Actually, even with tranny adaptor, 1200ppi scanner, limited usage from
35mm but may suffice for your purposes ifyou can find the adaptor.

Mac

I tink you will probley need a transparency adapter. This usualy plugs into
the back of the scanner. see if you have a round female jack with places for
several pins. If you don't have this then you cannot *normally* scan
negatives. I say *normally* because I have heard that some people have had
success with a homemade light source. Unless you are content with paper
prints no larger than 5 x7 or 4 x 6, any scanner giving you less than 2400
ppi will not do you any good. Of course if you are scanning for the computer
or web forget what i just wrote!
Paul

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"When I die, I want to go peacefully in my sleep like Grandpa did,
not screaming like the passengers in his car."

"Peter" wrote in message
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Hi,

at work we got a HP6300 flatbed-scanner.
I saw it can be used to scan 35mm negatives.
Unfortunately nobody can find the adapter for this.
Can I just put the negatives on the flatbed and scan them?
Thanks,

Peter

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