Epson 3200 2450

[tarashnat]

Ted,

Some software does the math for you — it chooses the appropriate scanning resolution for the output resolution you are targetting. Not all software does this in a consistant manner, some doesn't even deal with output resolution. So it is a good idea to know how to determine the correct (appropriate may be a better word here) scanning resolution in these cases, if only for a sanity check.

Anthony: there are 8"x10" negatives, so someone cropping to a 6"x7" area would still be well served by your numbers... We just don't see them in Hasselblad or other medium format cameras. 8)

Taras

 

[Colin645]

Although I'm not into digital scanning and printing yet, why is it that nobody is offering medium format holders for 'mounted' slides? They only seem to offer holders for 35mm mounted slides. Given that it is impossible to present a slide show of unmounted tranparencies with my projector, all my slides are mounted, regardless of format.
Any advices?
Colin

 

[jasonbond]

Hi.

I have the 4870 scanner.

It does seem to scan images rather dark, and with a blue tinge.

Anybody know how to nicely correct this?

Photoshop can correct it with auto levels, but it seems to lose a lot of colour depth.

The darkness can be corrected by moving the midpoint to the right.

This seems a bit backwards.

I used to use a cannon 2400dpi scanner and never came across these issues.

Cheers
Jason.

 

[jasonbond]

I must say this is the nicest scanner I have used to date.

If you get your negs cut in 4's, you scan all 12 6x6 shots in two passes.

Cheers
Jason.

 

[tarashnat]

Jason,

The answer depends on the software you are using. Usually you want to move the white point. Often times, you need to adjust each color (RGB) individually for better results. The DìMAGE Scan software that came with my Minolta (Minolta-Konica now) Scan Multi Pro shows the scan histogram which I use to modify the white point (or max point for each R, G, & B). I only modify the mid-point if the histogram is top or bottom heavy and only when it is called for in the image (mostly a subjective call on my part). Modifying each color channel separately should improve your color balance (minimize/remove your blue tint). Some software has a "brightness" control which in effect increases the scan "exposure". I use these terms in quotes as they may be called different things or use different methods to achieve the same results. It is also a good idea to set the black point correctly as well. I try to match it to the border of my slides (I shoot mostly slide film in medium format).

Taras

 

[brad]

> [Does anyone know how the Epson 3200, 4870 compare to the Microtek > artixscan 1800f? I'm looking for a scanner and this one looks pretty > good for my needs( to scan film and prints). I'd sure appreciate > input from anyone with experience on it.

thanks Brad > ]

 

[daniel_rocha]

I can't compare these scanners, but I use the Epson 4870, for Hassy & 24x36 negs. If you have questions on it....

http://www.monochromatique.com

 

[daniloj]

I read all posts but I have a question.
In what the film scanners like Nikon 8000/9000 are advanced to an Epson 4990 Photo? The remarkablly advanced price is justified?
Thanks

 

[rcyoung]

> I have a nikon 8000ED and find it extremely good. Both with its own > (Nikon) software or using Vuescan. It does 4000dpi, and 14 bit color > depth. Each channel (RGB) can have its gain individually adjusted, > and it is self calibrating. I also use it for XPan panoramics as well > as 6x6. The $$ for the 8000ED has dropped on the used market since > the 9000ED was released.

 

[dkhaw]

Robert - does the Nikon 8000ED have a special negative carrier for the Xpan's panoramas?

Rgds - Daniel