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I think PEC pads are still okay for cleaning when applying FilmRenew or similar cleaner/lubricant and using the "fold, gentle pinch and wind" technique. On the scanner, I suspect the film was snagging fibers from the PEC-wrapped post when a splice in the film (press tape or overlapped segments...

After some use of wrapping PEC tissue around the existing posts, I've decided against it because after some time, individual fibers from the tissue shed off and then ride on the film and get stuck somewhere in the gate, ruining a bunch of scans. I've moved to a similar wrapping of the posts with...

One of the features of 0dan0's modified firmware (which will hopefully be forked to Model D scanners) is the ability to digitally Zoom out wider than the stock firmware supports. This way, if you desire, you can scan the entirety of the film frame and then crop it precisely in post/editing. I do...

Hi Claus, thanks for sharing these! With the stock firmware and your 12mm lens, how far wide you are able to zoom out? Your samples don't show the edges of the frame or sprocket holes. Would you be willing to Zoom all the out as far as you can and post an image of the result (from a capture)...

Back in firmware update v7.6, 0dan0 added that resolution readout on the preview window to reference the "active" sensor resolution. The way I understand it is that when you use your in-menu frame controls to digitally zoom in or out, you are affectively using more or less of the sensor's...

As a counterpoint to this advice, I will probably explore aperture reduction to help improve focus when scanning film that is not perfectly flat. Some of my old footage (1940s) has unfortunately warped (cupping) so that the sides of the film bend upward. Through use of aperture caps to hopefully...

Hi Larry, Here are some of my thoughts regarding a few of your bullet points: 2. Davinci Resolve does bug me almost everytime I open it up that a new update is available. (20.3.2 as of this post). I keep old versions of the installer available just in case there's a significant flaw. 4...

Hi Stellan. My 2 cents is to scan a reel or two with the stock lens & firmware so you can get comfortable with the basics of scanning (especially handling the film, and any gentle physical cleaning you may need to do). Some of that knowledge will carry over to an eventual modified hardware and...

In case I run out, or am not able to send out screws to those who request it, here is the eBay listing I used to purchase: https://ebay.us/m/vcuELd Be sure to select the M1.7 x 12mm size option in whatever quantity suits your need: 100 or 500 :LOL:

@Deano, thanks again for sharing this! I was able to incorporate several components of this (including your spacer design, lens cover, and your recomendations for lens tube & locking ring) into my already-modified scanner. I am now able to get much better focus with my 12mm lens! Now I just need...

Would you consider some assistance from the community to help purchase another D unit?

It's exciting to see ongoing tinkering of this scanner, including more and more innovations with lens modification efforts and other custom tweaks. For folks who are new to this thread, please note that I continue to update a user guide that details 0dan0's Custom Firmware for this scanner...

Awesome! And that’s actually really valuable information for the community here!

I'm neither a materials expert, nor an expert in film care/handling. I liked your idea about the teflon tape (seems easier to secure to the posts than pec pads) but ChatGPT suggests that it isn't adviseable. However, the base material in teflon tape (PTFE) is often used for similar use cases...

Like you, I am relatively new to Davinci Resolve (DR), however I've had semi-professional experience (and a lot of amateur/hobby experience) with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. Here is a brief summary/recomendations on my approach to the Post-scan process: 1. Take some time to determine your...

My 2 cents here: feel free to continue sharing the technical info here in thread. While you two are engaging quite a bit above my head, I think it's fine to keep it documented here. I grab some popcorn and am pleased to see some fine work being done to support the latest hardware. The occasional...

@Deano, I agree 1000% with Videodoctor. Please consider putting that lens mod write-up as a Resource (Article). You can do that here: https://tinkerdifferent.com/resources/ and select "Add Resource / Article." I think you should be able to copy/paste it all. I'll be adding a link to your post...

I appreciate the amount of technical detail you included here - you probably fit in nicely with the tinkerers here. 0dan0 already addressed some of the points you raised regarding the sensor. So I'll just add a couple of my reflections on your post. Not sure if I understood your comment about...

I don't think others have reported that specific issue in these threads. My 2 cents... it may be worth requesting a replacement unit. While you might be able to snap things into their right place, it could be that there are other build quality issues connected to the body mis-alignment. Some...