filmscanners: IR & dust removal (was VueScan 6.3.19 Available)

[shAf]

Ed writes ...

> Interestingly, the cleaning algorithm in VueScan (which is
> completely different than ICE) doesn't soften the image
> at all, except in the area around actual dust spots.  The
> ICE algorithm softens the image throughout when used.

    And after giving some thought, why should even the Nikon software
soften the image?  If the IR channel is "flat" ... that is, indicates
no "defects", why would any algorthym be applied??
    Can I assume this version of Vuescan acquires the IR channel no
differently than past versions?

shAf:o)