The Variable Height Dual MF Film Holderä for Epson® 4870 and 4990 Scanners

The optimum film suspension height for your particular scanner unit may actually vary from the standard 1 mm suspension height provided by your current holder. A variable height holder allows you to compensate for this difference!

Allows you to easily scan two whole strips of 120/220 film frames at one time!

Designed to work with the:

Epson^® 4870 (See photo-i for an excellent review of this scanner)
Epson^® 4990 (See photo-i for an excellent review of this scanner)

Additional advantages compared to the fixed height version of the Dual MF Film Holderä :

Enables you to get sharper scans from your scanner if your scanner's true optimum suspension height varies from the standard suspension height of your current film holder. It is like adding a focus adjustment function to your scanner.
Provides a method to adjust the the film suspension height compared to a OEM Epson^® holder by any increment up to about 3 mm (more is possible via simple user-friendly modification).
Special order versions are available that allow you to achieve suspension heights lower than the OEM Epson^® holder - down to .5 mm. Which do you need? See the .5 mm version's special notes found here: .5 mm vs. 1 mm info link.
See the Variable Height Advantage! Click HERE For Comparison Examples

Overall Advantages shared with the fixed height version of the Dual MF Film Holderä :

Enables you to work faster, more efficiently and safely with your medium format film
- Allows you to scan two whole strips of film at once (up to 205 mm in length)
- Be more efficient doing other tasks while the scanner is scanning multiple images without needing your intervention!
- Makes batch scanning an easy option for medium format film with the standard EpsonScan software as well as Silverfast Ai and VueScan software
- Minimizes the need to reposition your film, therefore less handling of your film means less chance of damage from fingerprints, dropping your film on a dirty surface, etc.
Infinitely variable scanning length with the T-Lock system (includes 8 T-Locks)
- Adjusts to accept “645”, “6x6”, “6x7”, “6x9” film
- Scan up to 8 “645” frames, 6 “6x6”, 4 “6x7” or 4 “6x9” frames at once when utilizing both film channels (4 “645” frames, 3 “6x6”, 2 “6x7” or 2 “6x9” frames per film channel). Depending on the size of the gap between frames, some 6x7 users may be able to shift the film in the holder in order to then scan a third frame per strip.
- Each of the two film channels can scan 206 mm in one pass from each of the strips and the film channels can accept film strips up to 224 mm in total length.
- Helps maintain flatness with your film even if the film is cut to odd lengths because the T-Lock inserts can be placed at any position within the film channel of the Dual MF Film Holderä . (T-locks do require about 4 mm of frame spacing between frames if you don’t want any masking to occur.)
- Allows you to crop down to just one film frame in a strip for maximum flatness of that film frame during scanning if so desired
Suspends film in the film holding channel at the same approximate height as the factory Epson^® holder
Allows you to scan panoramic images made on 120/220 film (While often not necessary, panoramic shooters using 6x12 and larger may wish to consider the optional ANR Insert.)
No annoying dust or fibers like often produced by ragboard and cardboard based holders
No magnetic materials used in its construction (for those who are worried magnetic materials could potentially affect a scanner’s performance)
Accepts 120 and 220 films that meet the ANSI width standards
Durable construction that is professionally computer cut using highly accurate laser technology
- Solid construction – a new three layer construction that is even more solid than the highly regarded original MF Film Holderä !
New Dual version on the left, original MF Film Holderä on the right
- Handsome matte finish on upper side
Pays for itself quickly by allowing you to be more efficient with your time
Low cost for a great design – only $79.95! (holder and 8 T-Locks)

Click on the following links for important additional information regarding:

See How it Works!!!! – General Instructions for Using ALL Dual MF Film Holdersä for Epson® 4870 and 4990 Scannersä

Instructions for Adjusting the Variable Height

Optional Anti-Newton Ring Glass Insert for the Epson® Film Holders

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