Toralf Lund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've come across a used Nikon LS2000. Any opinions on this model? What > do you reckon a unit (allegedly) in good condition is worth?
I've had one for a few years and I was quite happy with it. Due to the LED light source, it tends to emphasize film grain much like a condenser enlarger does in comparison to one with a diffuse light source. This can become a little problematic with conventional (non-chromogenic) B/W film. Do note that Nikon never provided software for using their SCSI film scanners under OS X. There is a version of Silverfast that works under OS X but be warned that it doesn't support ICE. No idea what things look like with any Windows version past W2k. I've never much used NikonScan or Silverfast. The LS-2000 makes a really nice pair with Vuescan (www.hamrick.com) especially for batch scanning using the film strip adaptor supplied with the scanner. Results with B/W film are largely superior to those obtained with the other two programs. Even though it is not the latest model, I'd still recommend it. One more thing: after a few years operation, there usually is some degree of fogging/dust on the mirrors inside the scanner. Here's how to clean them: http://www.vad1.com/photo/dirty-scanner/ls2000-cleaning/ Usually, one doesn't have to go all the way described there and it's enough to clean the mirror shown on the second-last photo (the one at 45 degrees in front of the lens). HTH, Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses
