Nikon PS-5 Slide Copy Attachment

The Nikon PS-5 Slide Copy Attachment is a specialized macro photography accessory designed to work with Nikon’s bellows and extension tube systems, allowing photographers to duplicate 35mm slides and negatives directly onto film using a macro-capable Nikon camera setup. This attachment was a valuable tool during the film era for photographers, archivists, and hobbyists who needed to make copies of existing slides or negatives without access to a dedicated slide duplication service or digital scanning equipment.

Designed to mount onto compatible Nikon bellows units, such as the PB-4 or PB-6, the PS-5 holds a 35mm slide or negative securely in position at the correct distance from the lens, allowing the camera to capture a precisely framed, evenly illuminated copy of the original image. This setup effectively transforms a macro bellows system into a dedicated slide duplication tool, giving photographers a practical way to reproduce, restore, or archive existing film images using their existing Nikon macro equipment rather than purchasing separate, single-purpose duplication hardware.

A key feature of the PS-5 is its built-in diffusion element, which helps evenly distribute light across the slide or negative being copied, reducing hotspots and uneven illumination that could otherwise degrade the quality of the duplicated image. This diffusion component is particularly important for achieving consistent, professional-looking results when copying slides under artificial lighting or with a flash unit positioned behind the attachment.

Built with the durable metal construction typical of Nikon’s professional macro accessories from this era, the PS-5 is designed to provide a stable, secure platform for slide duplication work, ensuring the slide or negative remains precisely positioned throughout the copying process. This attachment remains a valuable tool for photographers and collectors working with vintage Nikon macro and bellows equipment who want to duplicate, digitize preparation, or archive existing 35mm slide and negative collections using period-correct Nikon gear.

Specs:
– Function: Slide/negative copying attachment for macro bellows systems
– Compatibility: Nikon bellows units (e.g., PB-4, PB-6)
– Format: 35mm slides and negatives
– Feature: Built-in diffusion element for even illumination
– Construction: Metal build
– Use case: Slide and negative duplication via macro photography