From: Phillip Murphy (pmurf@bellsouth.net)
Date: 09/30/03-09:16:50 PM Z
Contact me off list if you don't find an answer. I've used an Imacon Flextight
II
for a couple of years now on a daily basis and it has performed flawlessly.
My first question would be: what computer platform are you using and what
are the specifications exactly of your system? How is the computer connected
to the scanner and are there other peripheral devices connected as well?
Catherine Rogers wrote:
> Dear List,
>
> I am struggling with what appears to me to be a very temperamental piece of
> machinery - an Imacon Flextight Photo film scanner. It's looking like a
> very foolish outlay at present as I have not been able to make it work
> consistently or even well after many months of trying. The dealers insist it
> works OK so now I feel really foolish.
>
> I don't like to admit defeat but I might have to. Yesterday, for example it
> built up so much static electricity (yes it was a windy, dry day) that
> eventually all I got was lines of grey garbage on screen. It wouldn't even
> turn off. Usually, however, if I manage to get a preview scan, it is potluck
> ( :-) no pot involved really) if I get it to make a full scan. And that is
> not sharp. The 2 accompanying instruction books can't decide which way up
> the emulsion should be either.
>
> All my plans for what I was going to do with this thing - i.e. scan my own
> negs to make quality digital prints, and make my own enlarged negs for gum
> etc, have been on hold for nearly a year now. And my hair is going tabby due
> to this frustrating machine.
>
> I would really appreciate some advice, even words of encouragement - offlist
> is fine. I am sure there is some good soul on this list who has one of these
> terrible things who has got its measure.
>
> TIA
> Catherine
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