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How to best scan glass mounted stereo slides?

Started Jul 13, 2018 | Questions thread
Sailor Blue
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Re: How to best scan glass mounted stereo slides?

My guess is that you will get a reflection off the glass. Dust on the glass and fingerprints inside the glass may also show up.

The only way to see is to try it. If it doesn't work then you need to think about removing the slides from the glass holders for scanning.

Buy a pack of cheap disposable microfiber lens cleaning cloths. See if you can buy some pure alcohol from a druggist or use rubbing alcohol. Be sure you use test any alcohol on clear glass and see if it leaves a residue before using it to clean the glass mounts or the slides themselves.

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