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Re: Digital negs SprintScan 4000
sure does! Thanks!
Rob Altomonte
> From: FDanB@aol.com
> Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 09:41:30 -0500 (EST)
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: Re: Re: Digital negs SprintScan 4000
>
> Hi Rob,
>
> Since that MacWorld review, Polaroid has revised the software a couple
> times. You can now take raw, "high-bit" scans into Photoshop. This is a
> big plus as you're not throwing away tonality at the scanning stage;
> Photoshop gives you much greater control for that kind of decision making.
>
> The neat thing is that Nikon and Polaroid keep playing leapfrog in terms
> of resolution and features. We benefit with better scanners and prices.
> For now, I'd give the nod to Polaroid, unless you have a lot of scratched
> negs or chromes. For those problem scans, the "Ice" feature on the Nikons
> will pay off. Dust isn't that big as deal on the Polaroid since the
> SS4000 uses a diffuse light source that undercuts dust, much like a cold
> light on an enlarger. The Nikon uses more of a collimated source so the
> Ice is really helpful.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Dan
>
>
> www.danburkholder.com
>
> You said in your message...
>
>> I read in Macworld that the Polaroid Sprintscan's software was terrible. Can
>> I ask why you bought the Polaroid and not the Nikon coolscan that everyone
>> is raving about? It seems as though the specs for the Polaroid are better so
>> I am assuming that you are tweaking Polaroids software somewhat. Thanks.
>