FILM IMAGE to DIGITAL IMAGE
Frame by frame transfer
is a best possible system to digitize film footage
to computer editing and DVD or HDTV viewing.
K107 Optical Printer integrated with digital camera works in the same principal as used in motion
picture film
industry. Image transfer from film to film vs. from film to digital format.
K107 Optical
Printer offers a low cost system with a high quality results.
The quality of an
original
film image and the frame size are the only limiting factors. Weather it
is a small 8mm., Super8, 16mm.,
Super16 or 35mm, will have effect on final
results when viewed on HDTV screen. See more Image
quality
Super 16 frame format and the size (for a low budged film maker) is a most
suitable format yielding the
closest aspect ratio to HDTV frame.
Usable area of Super 16 frame is 45% large vs. 16mm. frame.
Super 16 frame can be digitized to 2K size file which is industry standard and
close to highest quality
HDTV image. See Super16
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Printer K107 integrated for Canon EOS 30D
A complete setup with 16mm film gate for digital printing. The digital data can be stored directly to computer hard drive or to the camera storage media. Complete package with 16mm film gate, modified Micro-Nikkor 55mm lens, light, camera, synchronizing adapter mounting hardware: $7,450.00 The price doesn't include the EOS camera. |
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Updating existing
JK Optical Printers (K107, K106 ? and K105)
to digital transfer operation.
These printers are controlled by dedicated computer
system and require
following changes
and add on items: Camera mounting hardware, bellows to camera
adapter, modification of existing 300
quartz light to low output 12Vdc light source.
The existing camera motor is replaced with the
cam operated
camera trigger and synchronizing
adapter.
The time for digital data storage is programmable with the printer controls.
The total package for computer controlled printers:
$
785.00
Conversion package is based on using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel or 30D
recommended, other
cameras may require extra work to
integrate with the system. We need your camera body cap to modify
for bellows to
camera adapter:
Optional items:
Better quality lens. See Lens
Conversions
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your old K103 and K104 printer back to good use. With DTA controls these 35 years old printers can be used to digitize new and old film footage. You need: A SLR type digital camera, Recommended camera: Canon EOS 30D. Camera mounting hardware, bellows to camera adapter, low output and long lasting light source and DTA controls. DTA kit: including following items: camera mounting hardware, bellows to camera mounting adapter, for this we need to modify your camera body cap. Your 110vac. 300 watt light source is modified for 12vdc. 20 watt long life quartz lamp. |
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DTA Kit US$ 675.00 + shipping cost |
K103 Optical Printer integrated with Canon EOS 30D and DTA (Digital Transfer Adapter). |
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300 Watts for film work or 20 Watt long lasting, low output and stable color balance light source for digital transfer: Quartz light for film and digital work. Change this light in between 300watt, 110VAC and 20 to 30 watt, 12VDC operation. It takes few minutes to change the lamp and socket, power cord for 110VAC and a socket for 12VDC power supply is in place. 12VDC power supply is included. Price: $495.00 Modify existing 300Watt quartz light source for 12VDC use. A lamp and power supply sockets, 12volt lamp and 12VDC power supply included. Price: $155.00 |
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DTA - DIGITAL TRANSFER ADAPTER
For JK Optical Printers K103 and K104 Instructions: Inspect the 4 pin socket in the projector console, shorting the pins 1 and 2 must trigger the projector. Insert the 4 pin plug into projector socket. Plug the projector and adapter power cords into 110 Vac. line. Insert the camera plug into external trigger socket. Set camera controls “M”, exposure, resolution and light values. Use color correction and ND filters. Camera ON, Projector ON DELAY TIME - Set delay time to minimum time required for data storage into camera memory media. Use high capacity memory 2 to 4gb. Turn adapter power On / OFF to control length of printing cycle. |
DTA - Digital Transfer Adapter. This timing
and switching device is designed
to synchronize old K103 and K104 Optical
Printer projector
with SLR digital camera.
USE YOUR EXISTING JK OPTICAL PRINTER TO DIGITIZE YOUR FILM FOOTAGE.
The image quality and resolution is as good as your original film. This system
equals to the professionally
done frame by frame film to digital transfer.
The system requires no modifications to projector. 4 pin synchronizing cord
plugs into projector 4 pin socket
and a remote camera trigger cord is ready to plug into cameras remote socket.
Control device is programmable
to control the time required for down loading the digital data and synchronize
projector and camera. System runs
continuously until switched off. For the frame
count use the camera counter or existing projector counter.
Camera operating software can be used to view test frames on the monitor and
download directly to computer
hard drive. However, a high capacity 4gb. micro-drive in the camera allows faster
operating cycle and is more reliable.
System requires camera mounting hardware, bellows to camera adapter and a
long life lower output light source.
Use a good quality lens designed for micro photography,
see: Lens modifications
Camera requirement: SLR type camera having a mechanical remote trigger socket,
micro drive storage,
manual focus and operation settings.
DTA - is ready for Canon Digital Rebel. Integrating other digital cameras,
the the trigger action and timing
varies in different camera makes and requires custom hardware. All models
require custom camera mounting,
remote trigger plug and bellows to camera adapter customized.
For price and delivery quotation: List all the
items you need to complete the digitizing system.
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