---------------------------- Mike wrote: I tried copying some old photographs using a tripod with an accessory arm (that points the camera parallel with the ground instead of perpendicular as normal) but found it next to impossible. It's too difficult trying to align the photo so that it's perfectly square in the viewfinder image. Also, trying to get the photo the exact distance required for optimal size is very difficult. Besides buying a copying stand for $400 up, how do other readers accomplish this? To make this Nikon related, I'm using an F70 and various Nikon lenses, none of which are micro-Nikkors :-( ------------------------------------------------ Mike, I use a sheet metal wall pan and magnets to hold photos I want to copy on the wall and cross light with two strobes with modeling lights. I can move my tripod back and forth to adjust for size and I use a dual action macro rail system for fine adjustment. In the past I've used a 55mm Micro Nikkor but, since I don't own that any more, I use a 50mm AIS 1.8 Nikkor or 105 f2.5 Nikkor, both with PK-13 ring, if needed. Actually I usually copy with a Pentax 67 and macro or my view camera (the easiest for copy work). In any case I use exactly the same setup every time. With anything but the view camera you must be careful to align your camera squarely to the print or you will suffer keystoning on the neg. Mild keystoning can be adjusted in the darkroom by tilting your easel or in Photoshop. Good Luck, John Brink
