Re: [APML]: Slide Mountings

[Wil Milan <wmilan@airdigital.com>]

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The only differences I've found between the paper and plastic
mounts are that the plastic mounts can't be written on (duh), and
that the plastic ones sometimes cause scanner rollers to slip a
bit. I've seen that on a couple of different scanners; running
the slide through again usually works. No big deal.

Wil M.


Gregory David Stempel wrote:
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> Dave
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> What is your confusion? Plastic mounts are hard yet not unbreakable.
> They tend to snap together. But, do not seal well and can warp. Meant
> for the do-it-yourselfer mostly. There are dozens of different
> aperatures to choose from...center, left, right, top, bottom
> orientations, verts or horizontals, etc., etc.
> Cardboard mounts are heat-gluded and seal very well. Cardboard tends to
> work better in the slide projector, not sure why.
> 
> Also, the plastics are a little more thicker or thinner (depends on the
> make) than cardboard.
> 
> There is a catalogue company which sells virtually every style of
> storage device for film...Light Impressions. Call 1-800-828-6216 for
> info.
> 
> Take care.
> Gregory david Stempel

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