Re: Rafe:"Best" color slide /color neg/photovix

[David Spellman <david@photopro.com>]

> Has anyone heard of a widget called a Photovix or Fotovix? One photographer
> I know of has his negative film processed only, not printed. He runs the
> uncut roll of negatives (which comes back from the lab in a protective
> sleave) through the photovix, reviews the image on a monitor(TV?) and makes
> selections of the images he wants printed. Saves a little money making
> proof prints and eliminates one trip through the enlarger for the fragile
> negs.
>
> Is anyone familiar with this device?

    Sure -- this is a relatively low resolution scanner that was used for years
by people who wanted to put their negs and slides onto VCR's and TV monitors.
If they're still available, B&H sells them. While it eliminates a trip through
the enlarger, it replaces it with a trip through the Fotovix, so I don't think
you save on neg wear and tear that way. It's a quick way to see what's on the
neg, though, so it was fairly popular (if a bit pricy).

    david



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