[alt-photo] Re: scanning negatives (negative carrier)

[Nelson Mark]

Don's suggestion of scanning a transmission steptablet is a good one.  Scanner manufacturers go through all sorts of unreal math to arrive at their "dynamic range" for there scanners.  Like adding 3 color channels together.  It's usually hype, regardless of the company.  I tested mine years ago by scanning a step tablet and found what it was really capable of.



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Mark Nelson

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On Jan 9, 2012, at 12:44 AM, Don Bryant wrote:

> 
>> Is there a decent solution for this?
> 
> www.betterscanning.com
> 
> 
>> Also, is there any study/report on film developers optimized for scanning?
> 
> Generally speaking, regardless of developer, a lower gamma is more
> desirable, especially with consumer grade scanners like the Epson flatbeds
> (or other brands), since their ability to properly scan dense highlights is
> limited compared to a dedicated film scanner, high end flat bed or drum
> scanner.
> 
> Scan a step tablet to discover the effective dynamic range of your specific
> scanner.
> 
> Don Bryant
> 
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