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Re: Scanner recommendations?



Hi Keith,

It's good for 5.3x enlargement (w/o interpolation, after that your
quality depends on the interpolation algorithm and your
post-processing talents) which translates to roughly 7.5x5" prints (at
300dpi output resolution) from 35mm negatives. Sorry... I never used
it for "real" 35mm scans (for prints, it's good for screen), only for
MF and LF...

Remind me that later (private). I'm dealing with my printer right now;
cleaning, firmware update, closed-loop calibration etc.

Regards,
Loris.


2009/11/4 Keith Gerling <keith.gerling@gmail.com>:
> Hi Loris,
>
> Is it even conceivable that I could scan a 35mm slide with a 2450?  Just
> wondering because I have several slides to scan (not enough to justify the
> purchase of a new scanner) and i have access to one of those.
>
> PS.  I'll trade you a shipment of Gamblin PVA Size for a shipment of that
> good Kordofan powdered gum!
>
> Keith
>
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Loris Medici <mail@loris.medici.name> wrote:
>>
>> Yep, I know the product very well, I have the full version for my old
>> 2450.
>> It has served me good, especially for color negatives. (In my limited
>> knowledge, it's unbeatable in that aspect!) Currently I just use the
>> scanner
>> software to get the most RAW data from my B&W negatives and handle the
>> rest
>> in LR and/or PS (I'm very satisfied with this work flow), plus, I don't
>> shoot color negatives anymore. Therefore, Silverfast is overkill for my
>> current needs.
>>
>> I won't be wet mounting, it's too much hassle for my liking.
>>
>> Thanks for the suggestions anyway.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Loris.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jefulton1 [mailto:jefulton1@comcast.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 5:03 PM
>> To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
>> Subject: Re: Scanner recommendations?
>>
>> Lois . . .VueScan is excellent, and to be honest, I've not used it for
>> years. SilverFast though has some unique aspects of multiple scans to
>> improve sharpness. Also the V750 is actually designed to use fluid in the
>> scans there are sites on the web showing how to use a wet scan w/the V700.
>> However, do check out the somewhat complicated SilverFast web site and
>> perhaps contact and chat with them . . . it is very good product.
>> Jack F
>>
>> On Nov 2, 2009, at 11:28 PM, Loris Medici wrote:
>>
>> > I'm planning to purchase a V700 soon, to be able to make good quality
>> > scans from (again planned purchase) Bessa III 667 MF folder camera.
>> > The reviews about the scanner are very favourable; I remember reading
>> > that results are in par with dedicated 4000dpi Nikon film scanner. (I
>> > find hard to believe that! OTOH, with 6x7 negatives it isn't that much
>> > important since I won't be needing a performance above 2800-3000dpi at
>> > all...)
>> >
>> > I don't need full version SilverFast (since I use/prefer Vuescan) and
>> > the anti-glare glass (since I will be scanning - relatively - low DR
>> > negatives, not high DR positives) features of V750, BTW.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Loris.
>>
>
>