Re: filmscanners: LS 4000 depth of field issue - what about LS 30/LS 2000?
I can't say for sure, but the loss of resolution due to reduced DOF with bowed source film frames with the Nikon LS4000 ED may have been happening with the LS2000 and LS30 also. However, it may have been less observable due to lower native resolution and less highly resolved lenses. Its possible that Nikon is now pushing the lighting and optical path design beyond its limitations. Further many camera lenses soften the edges of film frames to begin with, so we've grown to accept a certain amount of softness as our eye migrates to the edge. Some people feel Nikon's design is the best for its cost, since it allows for quite sharp result within the focal area, so anyone needing that level of resolution might be willing to use special mounts to maintain flatness within the frame. That doesn't fit into my workflow, because I have no interest in remounting my slides for scanning. One of the reasons I bought a film scanner is to avoid taking risks with non-replacable images being damaged by lab people, or lost by couriers. Personally, I prefer keeping sharp knife blades away from my film, and slide mounts do a pretty good jobs of keeping film frames safe. I keep catalogue info on my mounts and I don't want to have to remove them and copy it, or return film frames to cut mounts. I don't know what National Geo does, but I recently saw some of their most used images, and most of the slide mounts seemed to be intact. Maybe they make use larger format dupes and leave the originals alone after making the dupes. I know at one time they were making Cibas at 100% of size used in the magazine. I'm sure today they use digital technologies to get the images onto plate. Anyway, whatever the deal is, I want the best scanner for scanning originally mounted slides, and therefore for me, the Nikon film scanners aren't the answer. Art Ralf Schmode wrote: Hi everybody, after reading all that stuff as to the LS 4000 DOF issue, I'd be interested in learning what the LS 30 and LS 2000 owners have experienced in that respect. I have a LS 30 with which I have never run across DOF problems - however, I don't use the motor driven film strip feeder but the tiny metal/plastic film strip holder. If I had to buy a new unit tomorrow, I would, in evaluation of what was written here, most likely go for the LS 2000 or even the LS 30 again rather than pick the newer models that seem problematic in that respect. BTW, *if* there is a difference between LS-30/2000 and LS-40/4000 as to DOF there must be a reason for it. The newer units are said to be equipped with different optical elements (such as new lenses). Can that possibly be a key to that change in depth of field? Thoughts anyone? Greetings from good (c)old Germany - Ralf
Re: filmscanners: Digital ICE. To use or not?
From what I understand, dICE has gone through some changes in code as has hardware design it interacts with. Earlier versions of dICE (LS 2000, Minolta Elite, etc) did cause softening, but the newer versions are more sophisticated, and much improved. Art Wilson, Paul wrote: I owned the Nikon LS8000 for a little while and now I have the Minolta Scan Multi Pro. I've read various things about how ICE can soften an image and http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ice.htm even has an article about how to lessen the problem. With both scanners, I wasn't able to detect any softening due to Digital ICE. Is there something I'm missing? Is there a particular situation where this would be more apparent? Thanks. Paul Wilson .
RE: filmscanners:What is Analog Gain
In case it might be of interest, here's the text from my LS-30 Nikonscan manual (pdf file): Analog gain is used to adjust the intensity of the scanners light source, emphasizing selected colors in the input image. The controls for analog gain consist of four sliders: a master slider that allows the user to increase the brightness of all LEDs in the scanners light source simultaneously, and red, green, and blue sliders that allow independent adjustment of the red, green, and blue LEDs. Moving a slider to the right increases the intensity of the affected LED; moving it to the left decreases the intensity. Click the Help button for information on using analog gain. Note: Setting the intensity of the scanners light source too high may produce smear or other defects in the scanned image. -- Bob Shomler http://www.shomler.com/gallery.htm
filmscanners: Nikon VS Canon scanner
Last picture regarding Nikon LS 4000 vs Canon 4000 ppi scanner. Canon scanner have some convergence problem in right corner compare to Nikon LS 4000 scanner. My conclusion regarding the 2 scanners. Canon scanner together with Vuescan are in Sweden the 1/2 price of a Nikon LS 4000 with NikonScan 3.1 and Silverfast .( Price in US$ Canon about 790 and Nikon LS 4000 about 1790 incl. VAT) Canon are hopeless slow to work with compare to Nikon Ls 4000. Nikon have manual film handling , quick and easy The resolution and sharpness are equal between the 2 scanners if Nikon film are mounted in a glass frame. Canon handle un glassed film better, and have no problem with curved film , as Nikon have who are sharp in some areas and unsharp in others. Canon can mybe be quicker if scussi interface are used.I don't know. Silverfast + Canon not tested. Silverfast are fast and the best mid end scanner software , but expensive. Nikon LS4000 have better shadows and color nuances than Canon. Canon have some convergence problem, shows on vertical lines out at right side of test negative Canons own softwarerely stinks and I hope they can better. If I had the time!!! The number one choice for the money is the Canon scanner together with Vuescan. Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp attachment: convegence.jpg
Re: filmscanners: LS 4000 depth of field issue - what about LS 30/LS 2000?
All scanners from Nikon have the same problem. Mikael Risedal From: Arthur Entlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: LS 4000 depth of field issue - what about LS 30/LS 2000? Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 22:04:17 -0800 I can't say for sure, but the loss of resolution due to reduced DOF with bowed source film frames with the Nikon LS4000 ED may have been happening with the LS2000 and LS30 also. However, it may have been less observable due to lower native resolution and less highly resolved lenses. Its possible that Nikon is now pushing the lighting and optical path design beyond its limitations. Further many camera lenses soften the edges of film frames to begin with, so we've grown to accept a certain amount of softness as our eye migrates to the edge. Some people feel Nikon's design is the best for its cost, since it allows for quite sharp result within the focal area, so anyone needing that level of resolution might be willing to use special mounts to maintain flatness within the frame. That doesn't fit into my workflow, because I have no interest in remounting my slides for scanning. One of the reasons I bought a film scanner is to avoid taking risks with non-replacable images being damaged by lab people, or lost by couriers. Personally, I prefer keeping sharp knife blades away from my film, and slide mounts do a pretty good jobs of keeping film frames safe. I keep catalogue info on my mounts and I don't want to have to remove them and copy it, or return film frames to cut mounts. I don't know what National Geo does, but I recently saw some of their most used images, and most of the slide mounts seemed to be intact. Maybe they make use larger format dupes and leave the originals alone after making the dupes. I know at one time they were making Cibas at 100% of size used in the magazine. I'm sure today they use digital technologies to get the images onto plate. Anyway, whatever the deal is, I want the best scanner for scanning originally mounted slides, and therefore for me, the Nikon film scanners aren't the answer. Art Ralf Schmode wrote: Hi everybody, after reading all that stuff as to the LS 4000 DOF issue, I'd be interested in learning what the LS 30 and LS 2000 owners have experienced in that respect. I have a LS 30 with which I have never run across DOF problems - however, I don't use the motor driven film strip feeder but the tiny metal/plastic film strip holder. If I had to buy a new unit tomorrow, I would, in evaluation of what was written here, most likely go for the LS 2000 or even the LS 30 again rather than pick the newer models that seem problematic in that respect. BTW, *if* there is a difference between LS-30/2000 and LS-40/4000 as to DOF there must be a reason for it. The newer units are said to be equipped with different optical elements (such as new lenses). Can that possibly be a key to that change in depth of field? Thoughts anyone? Greetings from good (c)old Germany - Ralf _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today go to nikon homepage Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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Re: filmscanners: LS 4000 depth of field issue - what about LS 30/LS 2000?
All scanners from Nikon have the same problem. Mikael Risedal From: Arthur Entlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: LS 4000 depth of field issue - what about LS 30/LS 2000? Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 22:04:17 -0800 I can't say for sure, but the loss of resolution due to reduced DOF with bowed source film frames with the Nikon LS4000 ED may have been happening with the LS2000 and LS30 also. However, it may have been less observable due to lower native resolution and less highly resolved lenses. Its possible that Nikon is now pushing the lighting and optical path design beyond its limitations. Further many camera lenses soften the edges of film frames to begin with, so we've grown to accept a certain amount of softness as our eye migrates to the edge. Some people feel Nikon's design is the best for its cost, since it allows for quite sharp result within the focal area, so anyone needing that level of resolution might be willing to use special mounts to maintain flatness within the frame. That doesn't fit into my workflow, because I have no interest in remounting my slides for scanning. One of the reasons I bought a film scanner is to avoid taking risks with non-replacable images being damaged by lab people, or lost by couriers. Personally, I prefer keeping sharp knife blades away from my film, and slide mounts do a pretty good jobs of keeping film frames safe. I keep catalogue info on my mounts and I don't want to have to remove them and copy it, or return film frames to cut mounts. I don't know what National Geo does, but I recently saw some of their most used images, and most of the slide mounts seemed to be intact. Maybe they make use larger format dupes and leave the originals alone after making the dupes. I know at one time they were making Cibas at 100% of size used in the magazine. I'm sure today they use digital technologies to get the images onto plate. Anyway, whatever the deal is, I want the best scanner for scanning originally mounted slides, and therefore for me, the Nikon film scanners aren't the answer. Art Ralf Schmode wrote: Hi everybody, after reading all that stuff as to the LS 4000 DOF issue, I'd be interested in learning what the LS 30 and LS 2000 owners have experienced in that respect. I have a LS 30 with which I have never run across DOF problems - however, I don't use the motor driven film strip feeder but the tiny metal/plastic film strip holder. If I had to buy a new unit tomorrow, I would, in evaluation of what was written here, most likely go for the LS 2000 or even the LS 30 again rather than pick the newer models that seem problematic in that respect. BTW, *if* there is a difference between LS-30/2000 and LS-40/4000 as to DOF there must be a reason for it. The newer units are said to be equipped with different optical elements (such as new lenses). Can that possibly be a key to that change in depth of field? Thoughts anyone? Greetings from good (c)old Germany - Ralf _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon
Conclusion regarding Nikon vs Canon 4000 ppi scanner Text only. Canon scanner together with Vuescan are in Sweden the 1/2 price of a Nikon LS 4000 with NikonScan 3.1 and Silverfast .( Price in US$ Canon about 790 and Nikon LS 4000 about 1790 incl. VAT) Canon are hopeless slow to work with compare to Nikon Ls 4000. Nikon have also manual film handling , quick and easy. I use it every time. The resolution and sharpness are equal between the 2 scanners if Nikon film are mounted in a glass frame. Canon have no problem with curved film as Nikon have, who are sharp in some areas and unsharp in others. Canon can mybe be quicker if scussi interface are used.I don't know. Silverfast + Canon not tested. Silverfast are IMO best mid end scanner software to use (if you know who to handle it),very fast but expensive. Nikon LS4000 have better shadows and color nuances than Canon. Canon have some convergence problem, shows on vertical lines out at right side of my test negative Canons own softwarerely stinks!!! and I hope they can better. If you have the time because Canon on USB are hopeless slow than the number one choice for the money is the Canon scanner together with Vuescan software.. Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 out
Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
I only see 3.1 there. Maris - Original Message - From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:50 PM Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today | go to nikon homepage | Mikael Risedal | | | | | _ | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp |
RE: filmscanners:What is Analog Gain
In case it might be of interest, here's the text from my LS-30 Nikonscan manual (pdf file): Analog gain is used to adjust the intensity of the scanners light source, emphasizing selected colors in the input image. The controls for analog gain consist of four sliders: a master slider that allows the user to increase the brightness of all LEDs in the scanners light source simultaneously, and red, green, and blue sliders that allow independent adjustment of the red, green, and blue LEDs. Moving a slider to the right increases the intensity of the affected LED; moving it to the left decreases the intensity. Click the Help button for information on using analog gain. Note: Setting the intensity of the scanners light source too high may produce smear or other defects in the scanned image. Thanks! That makes perfect sense. Typical illumination for a scanner isn't variable...but with the Nikon LED system, it's easily adjustable (though linearity has typically been a problem with LEDs, but probably not in the range that are required for scanner use).
filmscanners: VueScan 7.2.8 Available
I just released VueScan 7.2.8 for Mac OS 8/9/X, Windows and Linux. It can be downloaded from: http://www.hamrick.com/vsm.html What's new in version 7.2.8 * Significantly improved features for locking exposure, film color and image color * Added Device|Exposure command to compute exposure from currently cropped area in the preview tab * Added option to change viewers on Mac OS (in Prefs tab) * Improved calibration of Canon FS4000 * Fixed problem with Device|Auto focus set to Scan * Added support for Agfa DuoScan f40 * Fixed problem with some older Microtek scanners * Fixed problem with PhotoSmart firmware version R029 * Pressing Abort button sets Device|Auto scan to None * Updated Advanced Workflow Suggestions in User's Guide Regards, Ed Hamrick
Re: filmscanners: Polaroid rebates
Thanks, David. It's good to hear. Here's wishing the company comes back strong. BobG Happy SS4000 owner At 01:36 PM 11/20/2001, you wrote: Several members have made inquiries as to the Polaroid scanner rebates. I just talked to a manager involved in that program and he assures me they will be paid. The hold-up appears to be that all new paper work, authorizations and purchase orders must be generated to resume. I have no reason to believe that this will not happen. The program also has been extended until 12/31/01 David
Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000
At 9:44 AM -0500 20-11-01, Bruce Kinch wrote: Perhaps it's worth noting that Kodak now provides curved field projection lenses as standard for normal (cardboard, presumably) mounted slides in their Carousel projectors, but their older flat field design is recommended for glass mounted transparencies. BF: If memory serves correctly this has been the case at least since the 1970's. Curved field lenses were standard, and flat field lenses were special orders. -- == Bill Fernandez * User Interface Architect * Bill Fernandez Design (505) 346-3080 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://billfernandez.com ==
RE: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 out
Where? I cannot locate it anywhere at the following link: http://www.nikontechusa.com/ /Mitch Zeissler -Original Message- From: Mikael Risedal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 12:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 out Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
RE: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 out
Everyone - that previous link doesn't work - Nikon have stuffed up on their website. I found it here though: ftp://ftp.nikon-euro.com/DOWNLOAD/NScan3/NScan3wen.zip HTH Neil
RE: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 out
UK Web site: http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro2/download/Download_107e.htm
Re: filmscanners: Polaroid rebates
Hi David, I appreciate your help on this matter. I'm sure that once the court got evolved that paper work has become incredible. I have been a user of Polaroid products for over 30 years and can only wish them and you the best. It is a great company that has many good products and I am hopeful that things can be turned around. This is a very busy time of the year for me, so I have not had time to put the machine through all the paces, but if I had the opportunity to buy this scanner at this price without the rebate, I would still purchase it. But the rebate would be nice. :) These are indeed strange times that we are going through. Thanks again, John in OKC - Original Message - From: Hemingway, David J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 12:36 PM Subject: filmscanners: Polaroid rebates | Several members have made inquiries as to the Polaroid scanner rebates. I | just talked to a manager involved in that program and he assures me they | will be paid. The hold-up appears to be that all new paper work, | authorizations and purchase orders must be generated to resume. | I have no reason to believe that this will not happen. | The program also has been extended until 12/31/01 | David
RE: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
Does anybody succeded installing it? I have downloaded it twice and something like "bad CRC" message occured when installing it on my machine. Vlad -Pvodn zprva- Od: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]za uivatele Mikael Risedal Odeslno: 20. listopadu 2001 14:50 Komu: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pedmt: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today go to nikon homepage Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp --- Pchoz zprva neobsahuje viry. Zkontrolovno antivirovm systmem AVG (http://www.grisoft.cz). Verze: 6.0.298 / Virov bze: 161 - datum vydn: 13.11.2001 --- Odchoz zprva neobsahuje viry. Zkontrolovno antivirovm systmem AVG (http://www.grisoft.cz). Verze: 6.0.298 / Virov bze: 161 - datum vydn: 13.11.2001
RE: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 out
SORRY!! Me and my big mouth. Do not use that URL, it is the old version. Gee, Nikon can't even get their act together on their website! I've had a look around the ftp site and I can't find the 3.1.1 upgrade at the moment just what looks like Mac versions. Still looking. Sigh.
Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
Hello Maris try http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro2/download/download_11.htm Mikael Risedal From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:16:24 -0600 I only see 3.1 there. Maris - Original Message - From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:50 PM Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today | go to nikon homepage | Mikael Risedal | | | | | _ | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp | _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
there is no version 3.1.1 listed on the website... only 3.1 - Original Message - From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 6:50 AM Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today go to nikon homepage Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
Will the Euro version work on US machines? Maris - Original Message - From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 8:33 PM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | Hello Maris | try | http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro2/download/download_11.htm | | Mikael Risedal | | From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:16:24 -0600 | | I only see 3.1 there. | | Maris | | - Original Message - | From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:50 PM | Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | | | | There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today | | go to nikon homepage | | Mikael Risedal | | | | | | | | | | _ | | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at | http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp | | | | | | _ | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp |
Re: Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000
Thanks Bruce - yes, as soon as I started projecting Kchromes, I encountered this problem, so I went back to the shop to ask how I could get them sharp edge-to-edge on screen.. I ended up buying one of those curved field lenses (I think it's a Leitz?) to suit my Rollei projector, and it gives stunning images. If you have only ever viewed your slides on a mediocre projector/lens, you are definitely missing an experience.. But of course you also quickly find out how critical camera steadiness and lens quality are, as per Rob's comments. :-( These problems seem to only apply to quite 'bent' film, eg snip Perhaps it's worth noting that Kodak now provides curved field projection lenses as standard for normal (cardboard, presumably) mounted slides in their Carousel projectors, but their older flat field design is recommended for glass mounted transparencies.
filmscanners: URL: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro2/download/download_11.htm Go to thr LS4000 scanner and next to Nikonscan 3.1.1 Little bit faster, better memory handling. etc Mikael Risedal From: Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:45:56 -0800 there is no version 3.1.1 listed on the website... only 3.1 - Original Message - From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 6:50 AM Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today go to nikon homepage Mikael Risedal _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
There is nothing in the read me text about it Mikael Risedal Will the Euro version work on US machines? Maris - Original Message - From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 8:33 PM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | Hello Maris | try | http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro2/download/download_11.htm | | Mikael Risedal | | From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:16:24 -0600 | | I only see 3.1 there. | | Maris | | - Original Message - | From: Mikael Risedal [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:50 PM | Subject: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update | | | | There is a new Nikonscan 3.1.1 out today | | go to nikon homepage | | Mikael Risedal | | | | | | | | | | _ | | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at | http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp | | | | | | _ | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp | _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
RE: filmscanners: URL: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
- Go to thr LS4000 scanner and next to Nikonscan 3.1.1 Little bit faster, better memory handling. etc Mikael Risedal - Mikael, I have downloaded it twice, both versions were corrupted and could not be installed (PC). Because both were identical (compared byte by byte) I assume that something is wrong with the file on the web not with the transfer. How did you go through the installation, no problem? Vlad --- Odchoz zprva neobsahuje viry. Zkontrolovno antivirovm systmem AVG (http://www.grisoft.cz). Verze: 6.0.298 / Virov bze: 161 - datum vydn: 13.11.2001
Re: filmscanners: LS 4000 depth of field issue - what about LS 30/LS 2000?
Mikael Risedal wrote: All scanners from Nikon have the same problem. Mikael Risedal Is that why I get the error code 0052 heaps of times - prescan focus error ? I turn the slide around or up side down. Rob
filmscanners: SCSI vs USB scan speed - Kodak RFS3600
Scan rate statistic in Bruce Fraser's CreativePro review of the RFS 3600 film scanner: Scanning a full frame at maximum resolution takes a little shy of three minutes through SCSI, as opposed to about a quarter of an hour via USB. Article at www.creativepro.com/story/feature/14922.html I've read that transfer rates are slower for USB vs SCSI, but by 5X? Is this representative of other scanners scan times? -- Bob Shomler http://www.shomler.com/gallery.htm
Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000 Mikael
Mikael - thanks for this useful info. It is interesting that the different generations of scanners have the same depth of field although they have totally different optics. Means that Nikon must be holding a firm line against other constraints (such as LED brightness). Cheers Julian At 20:14 19/11/01, you wrote: Its the same problem with my 2 scanners ls2000 and Ls 4000 regarding sharpness/ dept of field problem. If you are pleased with your Ls2000 stay with it and wait and se what's coming. The difference between LS2000 and a extrapol. picture from 2700ppi up to 4000 ppi and real 4000 ppi from Ls 4000 are not huge. In fact I have done some test pictures and asked other photographers which one are a 2700ppi picture from the beginning. No one could se and tell for sure the difference from the 2 scanners, Fuji 100ISO slide film and 30 x 40 cm copies . The noice is lower and colors are better in LS4000 than LS2000. Best regards Mikael Risedal
filmscanners: VisionScan Transparency Adapter
Hello everyone, Calumet is advertising a VisionScan Transparency Adapter for scanning slides up to 4x5 inches on your flatbed for $78.99. Does anyone have experience with this adapter? Many thanks, Herb
Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000
At 9:44 AM -0500 20-11-01, Bruce Kinch wrote: Perhaps it's worth noting that Kodak now provides curved field projection lenses as standard for normal (cardboard, presumably) mounted slides in their Carousel projectors, but their older flat field design is recommended for glass mounted transparencies. BF: If memory serves correctly this has been the case at least since the 1970's. Curved field lenses were standard, and flat field lenses were special orders. YES! I have wondered why Nikon don't do the same thing within the range of their scanner Depth of Field. It would nearly double warping that could be tolerated before losing focus. The only downside is that you would have to put the film/slide in the right way round regarding film curve, not regarding mirror image sense. This would not be a problem if documented clearly. Julian
Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000
on 11/20/01 2:26 PM, Bill Fernandez at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 9:44 AM -0500 20-11-01, Bruce Kinch wrote: Perhaps it's worth noting that Kodak now provides curved field projection lenses as standard for normal (cardboard, presumably) mounted slides in their Carousel projectors, but their older flat field design is recommended for glass mounted transparencies. BF: If memory serves correctly this has been the case at least since the 1970's. Curved field lenses were standard, and flat field lenses were special orders. Actually, I think the problem is that Kodak's original lenses curved the opposite way the film did, exaggerating the out of focus edge effects. The flat field lenses corrected this to a much improved image. Accidentally showing a slide reversed often meant sharp corners, but writing that was backwards, etc. Jim (old-timer) Snyder
RE: filmscanners: URL: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
I have the MAC version of 3.1.1 No problems with that file Mikael Risedal From: Vladislav Jurco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: filmscanners: URL: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 00:51:26 +0100 - Go to thr LS4000 scanner and next to Nikonscan 3.1.1 Little bit faster, better memory handling. etc Mikael Risedal - Mikael, I have downloaded it twice, both versions were corrupted and could not be installed (PC). Because both were identical (compared byte by byte) I assume that something is wrong with the file on the web not with the transfer. How did you go through the installation, no problem? Vlad --- Odchozí zpráva neobsahuje viry. Zkontrolováno antivirovým systémem AVG (http://www.grisoft.cz). Verze: 6.0.298 / Virová báze: 161 - datum vydání: 13.11.2001 _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
Re: filmscanners: URL: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
On Wed, Nov 21, 2001 at 12:51:26AM +0100, Vladislav Jurco wrote: - Go to thr LS4000 scanner and next to Nikonscan 3.1.1 Little bit faster, better memory handling. etc Mikael Risedal - Mikael, I have downloaded it twice, both versions were corrupted and could not be installed (PC). Because both were identical (compared byte by byte) I assume that something is wrong with the file on the web not with the transfer. How did you go through the installation, no problem? It looks like they have pulled the English zip file NScan311wen.zip which that link is going to. A manual ftp to that diretory shows it isn't there. The non-English versions are still present so it looks like just a problem with that one file. Tony -- Tony Terlecki [EMAIL PROTECTED]
filmscanners: Re: filmscanners: Nikonscan 3.1.1 update
Julian wrote: I have used both the Euro and US versions at different times on my LS2000 with no trouble. I really doubt that even Nikon would have two *different* software versions both called Nikonscan 3.1.1. There will be spelling differences in the documentation and interface (eg. the word colour). There may be other differences such as default measurements in metric instead of imperial, dates etc. I know that with other software eg. PSP, it's not advisable to upgrade a european english version with the US english version or vice-versa. Rob Rob Geraghty [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wordweb.com
filmscanners: Over-Saturated Reds in VueScan 7.27 for Mac!!!
Hello Mr. Hamrick: I've sent you several emails now concerning my situation. So far, I still haven't heard anything from you. I don't mean to be a pest...but I would really appreciate your help. When I was using VueScan v.7.12 (Mac) everything was going great! Then, I upgraded to v.7.27 (Mac) because of my new firewire Nikon 8000ED. As far as I can tell, the settings are the same between the two versions. But now my new Nikon 8000ED, my Polaroid SS4000 and my Umax Powerlook III all have OVER-SATURATED REDS in all of my scans. (a -35 point red desaturation adjustment fix in Photoshop). Version 7.12 still works fine for the SS4000 and the Powerlook III. (The 8000ED, of course, won't work on 7.12). Plese advise me as to what I should do. Thanks in advance! I wish you and yours a most blessed Thanksgiving!!! Joyfully, -david soderman-
Re: Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000
If this is the case, it is an about face for KODAK. They use to push their curved field lenses, and then 8 years ago (it might be longer) they changed to flat field lenses, saying that with plastic mounts and improvements in cardboad mounts, flat field lenses were the way to go. My Carousel came with the dreaded 102-152 CF (curve field) lense. It is in a word, terrible. I purchased a 93 MM FF (flat field) lense last year. I might add that there are not very many lense choices for a Carousel in the $100-$400 range. The new lense was $200. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 4:28 PM Subject: Re: Re: filmscanners: Canon 4000 scanner VS Nikon LS4000 Thanks Bruce - yes, as soon as I started projecting Kchromes, I encountered this problem, so I went back to the shop to ask how I could get them sharp edge-to-edge on screen.. I ended up buying one of those curved field lenses (I think it's a Leitz?) to suit my Rollei projector, and it gives stunning images. If you have only ever viewed your slides on a mediocre projector/lens, you are definitely missing an experience.. But of course you also quickly find out how critical camera steadiness and lens quality are, as per Rob's comments. :-( These problems seem to only apply to quite 'bent' film, eg snip Perhaps it's worth noting that Kodak now provides curved field projection lenses as standard for normal (cardboard, presumably) mounted slides in their Carousel projectors, but their older flat field design is recommended for glass mounted transparencies.
Re: filmscanners: Over-Saturated Reds in VueScan 7.27 for Mac!!!
Whoops. Sorry group. This was supposed to go directly to Ed. -david soderman- Hello Mr. Hamrick: I've sent you several emails now concerning my situation. So far, I still haven't heard anything from you. I don't mean to be a pest...but I would really appreciate your help.
Re: filmscanners: VueScan Viewer(Mac)
I just tried out VueScan 7.2.8 for Mac OS. It's not obvious from the What's New... notes, but this version seems to correctly set the file attributes for scan files. The Prefs tab now has a popup menu containing a list of popular image viewing/editing applications (Photoshop, PictureViewer, GraphicConverter, Internet Explorer, Navigator). I only tried the Photoshop setting. But it correctly set the file type and creator type, and sublaunched scan files in Photoshop. Thanks, Ed. -- Julian Vrieslander mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
