When were magic lantern slides invented?
1600’s
The magic lantern was invented in the 1600’s, probably by Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch scientist. It was the earliest form of slide projector and has a long and fascinating history.
How do I scan magic lantern slides?
The simple way is to set your scanner at 1800 or 2400dpi and do a preview, adjusting the scanning area to your slide. It is important that you include the whole lantern slide glass area (not just the image), and a bit more. Once you have made the scan you can do your image repair or tone/colour correction.
What came after the magic lantern?
It was increasingly used for education during the 19th century. The magic lantern was in wide use from the 18th century until the mid-20th century when it was superseded by a compact version that could hold many 35 mm photographic slides: the slide projector.
How do you store Magic Lantern slides?
Lantern slides are best stored in four-flap wrappers (to prevent scratching the glass) and vertically in boxes such as these from our sponsor Hollinger Metal Edge.
Is Magic Lantern safe?
For the most part it is safe. However, there is a very very slight chance you could brick your camera. In my opinion unless you are doing video, I would skip it. Perhaps a question to ask at Magic Lantern forum?
Where can I find the magic lantern slide collection?
The Lucerna Magic Lantern Web Resource and the Magic Lantern and Lantern Slide Catalog Collection on Media History Digital Library offer sources that display the range of terminology used. This list welcomes all references, independent of the term that the respective collection uses to describe its material.
How did the lantern slide get its name?
Lantern Slides The lantern slide has its origins in 17th century optical viewing devices which came to be known as “magic lanterns.” The earliest slides for magic lanterns consisted of hand-painted images on glass, projected by itinerant showmen telling stories about the images that were projected.
How big is an antique magic lantern slide projector?
Rare antique Magic Lantern slide projector crafted in mahogany and brass together with interchangeable lense, spare parts etc. later electrified with internal lamp mechanism A large vintage Magic Lantern, with electric fitting and wire, in original metal carrying case. 41 x 15 x 40 cm.
How many lantern slides are there in the world?
Slide Archive with approximately 30,000 lantern slides, mostly in standard format, used by various departments for university teaching and public lectures. Most slides were produced between 1895 and 1950s. Parts of the collection are digitized in own database, a little fraction is accessible online via the Lucerna Magic Lantern Web Resource
Where to buy collectible magic lantern glass slides?
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Lantern Slides The lantern slide has its origins in 17th century optical viewing devices which came to be known as “magic lanterns.” The earliest slides for magic lanterns consisted of hand-painted images on glass, projected by itinerant showmen telling stories about the images that were projected.
When did people start to use magic lanterns?
Towards the end of the 19th century, newer technologies like carbon arc, acetylene, and incandescent lamps would also be adapted for use in magic lanterns. During the 1700s, public shows of magic lantern projections became more common, in part because of improved lenses and mechanical slide movements.
How big is a 3.25 inch magic lantern?
Three and a quarter inches by four inches, are generally thought of as American size. If they are 3.25 inches square, then they are known as the British size. However, both sizes seem to have been produced in countries other than the United States and England.
