Will a 120AFC Converted into a 120AFC-II work just as good?

[PowerMetal]

Hey guys, I'm in need of a 120mm carrier but not sure if its a good idea to buy a converted one from china.

Does anyone have any advice in using one?

[yustas]

What is a difference between regular and converted?

What do they convert? As far as know only one 120AFC-II exists.

Or do you mean they use the carrier from older lab model than from S4/HS1800 scanner?

Please explain.

Thanks.

[PowerMetal]

17 minutes ago, yustas said:

What is a difference between regular and converted?

What do they convert? As far as know only one 120AFC-II exists.

Or do you mean they use the carrier from older lab model than from S4/HS1800 scanner?

Please explain.

Thanks.

This is what the listing says 120AFC-II (CONVERTED 120AFC) Film Carrier for Noritsu

[yustas]

Oh.. Understood.
It is OK.
They should perform a test run and scanning before dispatch it to you.
It is better to ask them to send you a video how it works on HS1800 so then no risk.

[kodak_service]

120AFC works great on the HS1800 scanner. Problems arise only if the scanner has a weak LED-unit.

[Dave S]

The only difference between the 120AFC and 120AFC-II is the 120AFC-II has a lens on the base to help improve the light intensity.

[Minilab service]

Converted 120AFC into 120AFC-II means here is modified 120AFC film carrier where at the bottom added lens holder and lens.