[filmscanners] VS vs. NS Cleaning
Hi! I think that both Vuescan and Digital ICE don't work very well with Kodachrome slides, which has also been stated many times. As far as I know Digital ICE softens the image, while Vuescan does not. So I'd suggest that applying som additional filter (dust and scratches) in Photoshop may help. I use GIMP (under Linux) mostly, which has a Despeckle filter which, according to my experince, is much superior to 'dust and scratches' in PhotoShop. Best regards Erik fredagen den 28 december 2001 21.46 skrev du: ok, here's the comparison of VS v NS using the LS4000ED, with positive and negative examples: http://members.home.net/szturn/ It seems to me that VueScan wins hands down for color fidelity and overall image quality, but NikonScan is ever so slightly better than VS for IR cleaning, especially for (positive) slides. Personally I'm staying with VS for everything unless a slide is very dirty, in which case I'll use NS and spend the time trying to match VS's color fidelity in PS. -- Erik Kaffehr[EMAIL PROTECTED] alt. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mariebergsvägen 53 +46 155 219338 (home) S-611 66 Nyköping +46 155 263515 (office) Sweden -- Message sent using 100% recycled electrons -- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: New Firmware version for Nikon LS40
I tried to update my LS40 and it said: this machine doesn´t need the update cheers bernhard - Original Message - From: Jan Copier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone knows if I need the update of Firmware Nikon Coolscan IV version 1.1, available on this site? http://www.nikontechusa.com/LS-40FW.htm. How can I see what Firmware version I'm on? Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] RE: Minolta Scan Elite II Info
Thanks Ed, valuable info indeed. It's really worthwhile info to know that it will work with your software as previous versions did. Now, what about the quality ? Did you hear any opinions about his scanning capabilities ? Regards, Alex Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 10:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [filmscanners] Minolta Scan Elite II Info I've been working with someone to get VueScan working with the Minolta Scan Elite II, and I thought people might be interested in some technical details I've learned about this scanner. It's basically the same scanner as the Scan Dual II, except it adds an infrared channel and a Firewire interface (it also has a USB interface like the Scan Dual II). It does a single pass when acquiring the infrared data, unlike the Canon FS4000 and Acer ScanWit 2740 (which both require two passes to acquire the infrared data). It's manufactured by Avision and uses the same command set as the other Avision manufactured scanners (Minolta Scan Dual II, HP 5300 and HP 7400). Regards, Ed Hamrick -- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Minolta Scan Elite II Info
In a message dated 12/29/2001 10:36:13 AM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's really worthwhile info to know that it will work with your software as previous versions did. Now, what about the quality ? Did you hear any opinions about his scanning capabilities ? It's not yet working with VueScan and I don't have one myself so I don't really know. However, it's probable that the scan capabilities are almost identical to the Scan Dual II, except for the addition of an infrared channel. Regards, Ed Hamrick Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: OT: Film Recorders
If you are on a budget, and willing to experiment, and suffer the quality consequenses, you can photograph your screen. I have recently seen a slide show where scanned slides were digitally manipulated, then photographed from screen. I don't know what the screen resolution was. When only re-photographed slides were shown, the poor quality was not too noticeable on a 3x4m screen. But then an original slide was shown right next to a digitally manipulated and rephotographed one - the quality was awful in comparison! I have also heard from a friend who scanned a rather old show and then output it to a 4000 line Agfa film recorder that that was a smash success. Regards, Barbara Nitz Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000
** Reply to note from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:45:32 -0500 Will the Sprintscan 4000 plus offer any significant features over and above the current Sprintscan 4000? Will it replace the current 4000? I am also trying to buy a Sprintscan 4000 here in the UK. The Polaroid rep here said the Plus had not yet been released officially and whether it would be was still under discussion as the market was so competitive. He implied that the final product, if there was going to be one, didn't have the final specifications set yet. This may just be comments for the UK, but if it is more general the SS4000 could be sold out before a final decision is made what will happen with the Plus. Maybe David Hemingway could offer more information. Personally I am more interested in a SCSI than a USB connection as it sounds like it could be quicker but what do others find in this regard? Charles Stirling Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Sprintscan 4000 Slide and Negative trays
That key, E068, yields nothing as of yesterday. The people at that number were very nice, but couldn't help. But I did get on to Polaroid Tech Support at the phone number listed on their web site. They connected me to an order-taker, who accepted my order for a film strip holder for the SS4000. But it was on backorder; it will hopefully be shipped before the end of January. In a message dated 12/27/01 5:52:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Try calling this number at Polaroid: 1-800-348-5287 ext. E068 Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Patrick M. Florer Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 11:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [filmscanners] Sprintscan 4000 Slide and Negative trays Greetings, Does anyone have a source in the US for the slide and negative holders for the Sprintscan 4000? I would like to purchase a couple of extra ones. The big photo retailiers seem to be back ordered (Ritz, BH, Adorama), and I have been on hold for quite a while with Polaroid customer service. Regards, Patrick Florer Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body - --- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body --- Headers Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from rly-xb04.mx.aol.com (rly-xb04.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.105]) by air-xb02.mail.aol.com (v82.22) with ESMTP id MAILINXB28-1227085249; Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:52:49 1900 Received: from tsphoto (wan-a-97.adsl.alcom.co.uk [212.47.80.97]) by rly-xb04.mx.aol.com (v83.18) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINXB49-1227085234; Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:52:34 -0500 X-Envelope-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 20:07:05 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) In-Reply-To: 91D59D534853D111B9250800091AE62906D643@vectra X-Mimeole: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2615.200 Importance: Normal X-Envelope-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-UIDL: _UvC.1QnK8.sulphur Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Thomas B. Maugham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [filmscanners] RE: Sprintscan 4000 Slide and Negative trays Bob Goldstein 22483 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA 95014 408 253-4489 Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] RE: Minolta Scan Elite II Info
Ed Hamrick wrote: It's basically the same scanner as the Scan Dual II, except it adds an infrared channel and a Firewire interface (it also has a USB interface like the Scan Dual II). and subsequently wrote (about its capabilities): It's not yet working with VueScan and I don't have one myself so I don't really know. However, it's probable that the scan capabilities are almost identical to the Scan Dual II, except for the addition of an infrared channel. I'll be getting an Elite II soon (I've been offered a good upgrade deal on my Elite) and I'm hoping that the individual component selection and overall quality control is considerably better than the Scan Dual II: I've heard that the Scan Dual II performance can very considerably between different units. After all, the Elite II brochure makes a big thing over the increased shadow detail afforded by its 16 bit output compared with 12 bit scanners (like the Scan Dual II or the old Elite) but that would be pointless if the additional dynamic range is drowned by noise or marred by CCD anomalies. My hope is that the addition of the IR channel and Firewire was all part of a general tweaking of its components and electronics. Guess I'll find out soon enough! Al Bond Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Minolta Scan Elite II Info
Ed Hamrick wrote: It's basically the same scanner as the Scan Dual II, except it adds an infrared channel and a Firewire interface (it also has a USB interface like the Scan Dual II). and subsequently wrote (about its capabilities): It's not yet working with VueScan and I don't have one myself so I don't really know. However, it's probable that the scan capabilities are almost identical to the Scan Dual II, except for the addition of an infrared channel. I'll be getting an Elite II soon (I've been offered a good upgrade deal on my Elite) and I'm hoping that the individual component selection and overall quality control is considerably better than the Scan Dual II: I've heard that the Scan Dual II performance can very considerably between different units. After all, the Elite II brochure makes a big thing over the increased shadow detail afforded by its 16 bit output compared with 12 bit scanners (like the Scan Dual II or the old Elite) but that would be pointless if the additional dynamic range is drowned by noise or marred by CCD anomalies. My hope is that the addition of the IR channel and Firewire was all part of a general tweaking of its components and electronics. Guess I'll find out soon enough! Al Bond Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Fwd: Anyone Have Experience WithGrainSurgerySoftware?
On 12/27/01 3:28 PM, William Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been using Grain Surgery for a couple of months now. There is a noticeable and pleasing effect on image quality. I now use it on all images. Found this software on the web the other day and gave it a try. Tried the demo version (a plug-in for photoshop) and it seemed to work pretty well, although it was a bit on the slow side. Is it worth the $159? thanks - -- John Hinkey Seattle, Washington [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hullo! Yup, it is a tad sllooow... On my antique Mac, I can go for coffee while it plods along. Thing is, on the ideal file, it makes 35mm ASA 400 negatives look like bloody 4X5! (I told them so at VI, and I think they now quote me on their site!) I use it on virtually all of my files now. If you tweak the settings carefully and (gasp!) read the manual, there see to be few images it cannot improve in some measure, and it is easy to see in the preview when your file does not benefit. Les Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Impressed by Nikon CSIV and Pol.4000question
Hi All: Just thought I'd put in my recommendation of the Nikon Coolscan IV, after using one at a client's home. I found the image data excellent and just by setting highlight and shadow points in the curves section(after entering RGB15 shad and RGB245 highlight in the options/advanced color section) and using the Nikon software with no ICE, I was amazed at how quick, sharp and fine detailed the scans were(color slide 400ASA), even compared to the Nikon SCoolscan4000. I think that for most people this scanner has more than enough data and with interpolation 50-60mb should retain data just fine. What really blew me away was the how nice the blue channel was, which I seem not to have success with using my Polaroid SS4000(always mottled). I'm still getting great scans using Silverfast, but is there a way to improve my blue channel noise and mottling? All the best! -Andy Darlow Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000
Is the USB on the SS4000+ USB 2.0 or 1.1? Have you compared any scans from the Plus with the SS120? Do you know the rated Dynamic Range of the Plus? I'm hoping it's 3.9 like the SS120, since both are 14-bit systems. That would mean an extra 1-2/3 stops of range over the 4000, which is substantial. Lloyd - Original Message - From: Tom Scales [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 6:24 PM Subject: [filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000 Remember, the SS4000+ is BOTH USB and Firewire. Clearly the Firewire performance matches the SCSI performance. Having had the opportunity to test the SS4000+, I have to say it is an outstanding scanner, just as the SS4000 is. Right now, David is absolutely right, though. The differences are small enough that it reinforces that the SS4000 at the current prices is an outright steal. I paid over $1500 for my SS4000 and am still pleased with the investment. Tom From: Charles Stirling [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip Personally I am more interested in a SCSI than a USB connection as it sounds like it could be quicker but what do others find in this regard? Charles Stirling Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: OT: Film Recorders
There is a big difference between screen resolution of 1200x 800 and having a 4000x2700 pixel slide from a 4k film printer (or 8200x5500 pixels off an 8k one). The earlier Film printers were not much with there small tubes (The current Polaroids have 7 tubes) Compared to the screen the film printer has pixel overlap which tends to blend the pixels when making a slide. But even 8K is more than 35mm film resolution. Rob Barbara Nitz wrote: If you are on a budget, and willing to experiment, and suffer the quality consequenses, you can photograph your screen. I have recently seen a slide show where scanned slides were digitally manipulated, then photographed from screen. I don't know what the screen resolution was. When only re-photographed slides were shown, the poor quality was not too noticeable on a 3x4m screen. But then an original slide was shown right next to a digitally manipulated and rephotographed one - the quality was awful in comparison! I have also heard from a friend who scanned a rather old show and then output it to a 4000 line Agfa film recorder that that was a smash success. Regards, Barbara Nitz Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] re Vue scan Q
Ed Is there a reason that Vuescan is not twain driven so it can be used out of Photoshop etc.? Rob Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000
The Sprintscan plus is not yet on the market, but will be the replacement for the SS4000. It will probably cost nearly twice as much as current pricing on the SS4000. It has somewhat higher bit depth, and a firewire or USB connection versus SCSI. Art Thomas B. Maugham wrote: I've seen references to both the Sprintscan 4000 and Sprintscan 4000 plus. Does anyone know what (if any) the differences are between the two? Thanks... Tom Maugham Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body . Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000
Thomas B. Maugham wrote: Will the Sprintscan 4000 plus offer any significant features over and above the current Sprintscan 4000? Will it replace the current 4000? Tom No, Yes. Art Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
[filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000
If you can find a SS4000 at a good price you might wish to buy it. David Hemingway has stated that the main differences are bit depth increase from 12 to 14. Interface changed from SCSI II to USB and Firewire. Art Charles Stirling wrote: ** Reply to note from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:45:32 -0500 Will the Sprintscan 4000 plus offer any significant features over and above the current Sprintscan 4000? Will it replace the current 4000? Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
