I have some stunning red leaves I've printed off on my 2000P. However, I
have learned not to be shy about pushing the saturation when I'm scanning
with the SS4000. I just push until it looks like I remember it and I do not
seem to be losing detail in the final print. In fact, compared to the
controls in the HP PhotoSmart software, the controls in Polaroid Insight
software are very insensitive, and I am amazed how I can radically push
things around (saturation, contrast, lightness, etc.) without losing quality
on the final output. And as you say, flesh tones are amazing on this
printer.
Frank Paris
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Julie, female Galah (3 1/2 years and going strong at the moment)
Little Birdie, male Splendid Parakeet (13 years)
Snowflake, male cockatiel (12 years)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of WALTER MESS
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2000 5:37 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: filmscanners: Epson1270 and PhotoShop LE
>
>
> Back in August I was making the same decision. I went with the
> 2000P. The
> bundled software should not determine your choice. It depends on what you
> intend to do with your prints. I want to distinguish my prints
> from others
> with their photo quality and longevity. I have found that the 2000P makes
> great photo quality color prints most of the time. Black and white prints
> are a serious challenge - the subtle darker zones tend to get blocked out
> and the black ink has a harsh, cold tone. Vivid reds are a problem but
> flesh tones are great. To get vibrant Autumn leaf colors I've had to
> oversaturate to the point of losing detail. But with subtler peachy and
> pink type tones, people and virtually all other type scenics the printer
> produces wonderful prints. The positive is that people who know about
> photos know that traditional prints look like s___ after a few years and
> these won't.
>
> If my priority was black and white and longevity was not a concern I'd go
> with the 1270, no question. Cheaper too.
>
> I use the ss4000, Polaroid Insight, which does a great job on
> easier slides
> and is much easier to use than Silverfast, (haven't used Vuescan but it's
> highly recommended on this board) and Photoshop 6.
>
> W (the other one)
>
> on 11/19/00 8:44 AM, Bruce Jodoin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Greetings... I am looking for a new printer and stuck between 2
> choices, the
> > Epson 1270 or the 2000. I am pretty sure that the 1270 comes
> bundled with
> > PhotoShop LE. Does the 2000? Also, I am a fan of PaintShop Pro but I'm
> > thinking about giving PhotoShop a go, but it is quite pricy. Does the LE
> > version qualify as an upgrade to the full version?
> > Thanks very much and to keep this filmscanner related, I'll be
> making prints
> > from my LS-2000 scans. :-)
> >
> > Bruce J
>
