Lab for Full Size Dupes of 4x5 Transparencies

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I realize that this question falls into the "shopping" category but I haven't been able to find much in the way of info on the subject either here or at photo.net. The question is this. Can anyone recommend a lab for high quality 4x5 duplicates of 4x5 transparencies? Thanks for your help.

-- Michael Lee (leemike85@aol.com), November 29, 2000

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Response to Full Size Dupes of 4x5 Transparencies

Have you tried making your own? I've made many a dup by placing the orgional on a light table and shot it with the 4X5 using EPN Ektachrome film. The EPN is a "softer" film which helps because of the typical increase in contrast when making a dup. Use a black mat to cover the rest of the light table to prevent flair.

-- William Levitt (light-zone@operamail.com), November 30, 2000.

Response to Full Size Dupes of 4x5 Transparencies

I was going to pose a question asking if anyone had made duplicates of transparencies by shooting one on a light table. Seems it would work if the light is a correct color.

But I was thinking more along the lines of making 35mm prints from 4x5 transparencies for when the convenience and cost of 35mm is important and I don't need the resolution of 4x5. (E.g., wanting to get Christmas cards made with one of my 4x5 photos.)

-- John H. Henderson (jhende03@harris.com), November 30, 2000.


Response to Full Size Dupes of 4x5 Transparencies

The folks at Repro Images in Vienna, VA seem to know what their talking about. Their phone is 800-998-3873.

Overall, I'd guess that high quality scans has reduced the need for duplicates for many people.

-- Larry Huppert (Larry.Huppert@mail.com), November 30, 2000.


Response to Full Size Dupes of 4x5 Transparencies

A&I lab in Hollywood, CA. They do an excellent job.

-- Dan Smith (shooter@brigham.net), November 30, 2000.

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