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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandPolaroid
GTIN0815361014920
UPC0815361014920
eBay Product ID (ePID)1200060062
Product Key Features
Compatible BrandFor Polaroid
ColorBlack
To FitCamera
TypeLenses
ModelPLDSD
Dimensions
Item HeightL 7 x W 3.6 x H 2.9 inches
Item Weight0.65 pounds
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Mar 06, 2018
Works fine, but you have to fiddle with each slide
I use it with an M42 Takumar macro lens. This is the older, 1:1 version. As this lens has 49mm threads, it is necessary to use a 49mm to 52mm step up ring, which will be an extra purchase (under $5). The Takumar lens is mounted onto a Ricoh GXR M mount module with an M42 to M mount adapter. As I have other M42 lenses that I use on this module, there was no extra expense for the adapter. With this setup, copying slides is very easy, except that this copier has just enough play in it that you must tweak the carrier a little bit after it is slid into place for copying. Not much, but sometimes the slide carrier sits in there a little kittywompus, which means you have to manuallly tweak the carrier a bit so that the slide image is level again. If I was doing hundreds of slides at a sitting, this might be annoying, but normally I only copy a box or two of slides at a time, then do my post processing. One more piece of advice: my camera module is 12 megapixels. While it is pretty good, I think that having a few more megapixels would improve the resolution a bit more. As it is, I sharpen a little in post processing, so I get by just fine. The GXR M module uses an APS-C sensor, in case you are wondering about that. The module also has focus peaking, so that seems to make the focusing process quite easy as well. Well, that’s my take on it. Would I buy one again? Sure, the price on mine was $22 shippep, so not really much to complain about in that regard. There ar other similar slide copiers out there, and I would say that if you can find one where the fiddly orientation adjustment didn’t need to be made, go for that one provided it isn’t a whole lot more expensive. I understand that Nikon ES-1 is pretty good in not requiring much if any readjustment, but it is double the price, too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 26, 2016
Good value
This is a very nice product and reasonable priced. I did have to get 3 52mm extensions to use it with the lens of my choice. I did not want to purchase a lens just for use with this. I use am 85mm manual nikkor lens with the extension tubes - non automatic - from nikon too.I get very sharp copies and good contrast. I shoot in the nef format and can make minor changes as needed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 27, 2016
review of Polaroid made slide duplicator
requires careful adjustment but functions excellently in digitizing slides when used with a Canon dSLR and Canon 50mm macro lens. Item extremely well manufactured.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 13, 2020
Good images and not expensive.
It's not the fastest, and it needs to be attached to the right lens combination, but then it gives an excellent image quality. Definitely worth the expense.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 17, 2017
Easy to use, but was not consistent. Each slide had to be adjusted for position by hand. Rq'd use of my 55-250 lens. Not useful for 100's at a time.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 15, 2016
Good with limitations
The slide duplicator is only as good as it's weakest link, which in this case is the built in lens. There is severe color separation/aberration in the areas off center, creating blue and red ghosting on your image. As far as the adapter, slide mount holder and diffusion screen, it is well done. But for the money, you can't expect a pro level lens in this device. Images are acceptable for web use, but fail the critical test of enlargements.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
