[filmscanners] Re: Flatbeds for 6x6 negs.
I have found an Epson Expression 1680 Pro and a Umax Powerlook III (does not seem as good). I have the Umax Powerlook III and it works fine for 6x6 negs (w/tranny adapter). The lab I use outputs direct to real photo paper with the Kodak L.E.D. printer. I provide an 8x10 file...and the lab has printed very nice 11x14 prints. For your web use, the Powerlook III is more than adequate! Having said that, I would point out that I found the MagicScan software that comes with the unit to be basically useless for scanning negs. VueScan works very well for this, however. Using the tranny adapter is somewhat frustrating re: dust. I've found it necessary to frequently disassemble/clean it. Otherwise, vertical tram lines will begin to randomly appear. The unit does not have ICE, so some dust spotting is inevitable. All in all, I'm quite happy with the unit. Joyfully, -david soderman- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body
[filmscanners] GRAIN/ICE SHOWDOWN: Nikon LS8000 vs. Minolta Scan Multi Pro!
Howdy there, Here's an URL that might interest some of you: www.dreamscapesphoto.com/files/p23graintest.htm I came across some 6x6 neg scans that I did before I exchanged my Nikon 8000ED unit. I decided to post those scans in contrast to these from the Minolta Scan Multi Pro. Please try not to get hung up about differences in color, contrast, brightness, etc.. The main objective of the test was to compare GRAIN and ICE. These tests are far from perfect, but they're close enough to get the point across. 6x6 Kodak Portra 160NC color neg film. (rated @ 80 ISO) To me, the Minolta scans look extremely grainy for a moderately slow negative film. Is anyone else out there scanning color negs with the Scan Multi Pro? If so, what kind of results are you getting? Is this typical? Am I over-reacting? Do I have a defective unit? Am I doing something wrong? Would anyone care to trade a Nikon 8000ED for a Minolta Scan Multi Pro? -david soderman- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body
[filmscanners] Re: LS8000 scan times
Mix wrote: LS-8000 6x6 unmounted, 1x sampling, 8-bit, 4000 dpi is taking about 20 minutes. Does this match others? Thanks, Mix On a G4 400mhz w/1.5 gigs of RAM the above took 2 minutes without ICE...10 minutes with. Joyfully, -david soderman- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body
[filmscanners] Re: OT: Contacting Adobe
Hi Ken Durling: I have not been able to get on Adobe's website for about a month. My connection invariably times out, and I have DSL. Anyone else having this experience The same thing happens whether I use www.adobe.com or the Adobe Online link in PS Elements. Any ideas? No ideas. Www.adobe.com just took me straight to their website. Joyfully, -david soderman- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED nightmares!!!
Rob: What's the consensus amongst other Scan Multi owners as to the scanner as a whole. What are they reporting? Actually, I haven't heard all that much yet. But what I have heard has been all very good. (Stable, user-friendly software, good film holders, small quiet machine, great shadow detail, quick scan times in plugin mode) The only negative comment that comes to mind is the manual focus. One person said that it locks up the Minolta software. He also stated that he didn't *need* the manual focus; just playing around. Minolta is working on that issue now. He also likes to keep cpu running - and to turn scanner off. Occasionally, he'll turn scanner on and have to reboot the cpu. Other than that, everyone seems very happy and excited with their Minolta Scan Multi Pro units thus far. Hopefully my unit will be arriving soon. When it does, I'll make sure and report all of my findings here. Joyfully, -david soderman-
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED nightmares!!!
Bill F. wrote: So what I'd do is allocate as much RAM as I possibly can to Photoshop (in your case about 1.2GB of RAM to Photoshop leaving 300MB for the system and other stuff), then run Photoshop alone (no other apps running) and with no images open between scans. Thanks for your help, Bill; much appreciated. Actually, Photoshop doesn't let me allocate more than 999,999k. It simply will not permit me to type in the 7th digit. (Thus yielding 976.6 megs of Photoshop RAM) Of course you know how to increase Photoshop's RAM allocation, right? Go to the Finder, find the Photoshop application, select it, from the File menu choose Get Info Memory, in the resulting window type 12 into the Peferred Size: box. Yup, I do know how to do that. But I think maybe you meant to type 1,200,000k instead of 120,000k. Try it...and let me know if it works for you. (Can't exceed 6 digits) The Nikon 8000ED produced pretty quick scans on my 400mhz Mac G4 w/1.5 gigs of RAM...IF I just stuck with 1 pass 8 bit scans with no ICE, GEM, etc. and IF I never turned on the Color Management. I clocked these times for a 6x6 neg using NikonScan as a plugin. I had maximum RAM allocated to Photoshop. (976.6 megs) Color Management was turned OFF. 2000ppi w/o ICE.1 min. 4000ppi w/o ICE.2 min. 2000ppi w/ ICE.3.5 min. 4000ppi w/ ICE.10 min. Since I've become interested in the new Minolta Scan Multi Pro, I've also become SCAN TIME conscious. I've asked several Minolta Scan Multi Pro owners for actual scan times (as opposed to press releases or the imaging-resource.com review). The peculiar thing that I've noticed here is that PC owners tend to be more willing to provide the scan times than Mac owners. I'm beginning to suspect that because PC's are currently just plain faster than Macs, the PC owners are more inclined to report their speedier scan times. Anyway, I've sent back my Nikon 8000ED in exchange for the Minolta Scan Multi Pro. When it arrives, I'll be happy to serve as a Mac owner who is willing to report all of my findings; both good and bad. Joyfully, -david soderman- P.S.--- I bought my 400mhz G4 just before the end of 2000. At the beginning of 2001, Apple came out with the 800+ mhz machines. I wasn't even looking at hi-rez MF film scanners back then. (That's the way the mop flops!)
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED nightmares!!!
Rob wrote: Have been looking at the price here on both the SS120 and the LS8000 and now find there is A$1000 difference. So the choice is becoming clearer. Its do I need ICE Cubes. But I do like what my LS2000 will do Don't forget about the new Minolta Scan Multi Pro. It also has ICE. So far, I've heard nothing but good reports on the Minolta. Joyfully, -david soderman-
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED nightmares!!!
I had similar results with my 4000ED. How to address it depends on how you have color management set up in the preferences dialog. If you have color management ON, then first go into the color management tab in preferences and make sure that the monitor profile it shows is the one you're actually using. If not then change it. What about if I have color management *OFF*? I'd like to keep it off if possible, to keep the scan times lower. Since my initial post, I've stumbled on to something. If I select Apple RGB in Photoshop...and Apple RGB in NikonScan, the colors look good. However, if I change Photoshop to Adobe 1998 RGB and keep NikonScan as Apple RGB, colors/saturation are horrible. And if I keep NikonScan at Adobe 1998 RGB and change Photoshop to Adobe 1998RGB, the colors are still horrible. Interesting. So far, the only combination I've found that works is the Apple RGB for both Photoshop and NikonScan. Thanks for your help, Bill. I sure can use it. I am a color management greenhorn. ;-) Joyfully, -david soderman-
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED nightmares!!!
Let me ask why did you buy the Nikon LS8000 if you recognised that it had problems with the banding? I ask - as I was considering both the SS120 and the LS8000. ICE was an important factor for me. The new Minolta Scan Multi Pro was not shipping at the time. Others have claimed to *not* experience the banding problem with the LS8000. Looking back, it was a risk that doesn't seem to be working out very well at this point. I have to admit though that I have *not* experienced any banding so far. I have had an old mounted slide be killer out of focus due to shallow d.o.f.. The main problem is slow speed and horrible color. I suspect, however, that the color problem is a simple matter of figuring out color spaces between NikonScan and Photoshop. If I could solve that, speed would be the only problem. I've got 1.5 gigs of RAM on a G4. If there's a way to effectively allocate more RAM to NikonScan (used as a plugin)...I'd be happy as a clam. ;-) Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: VueScan on Minolta Scan Multi Pro???
Ed, are you out there? I know that you're working on VueScan for the new Minolta Scan Multi Pro. I've been reading that when Minolta's software is used as a plugin, the scan times are fast. But, when used as a stand alone, there's been reports of ridiculously slow scans. As VueScan is a stand alone program, I'm just wondering if you're running into slow scan times with this unit? Looking forward to your report/release! Thanks in advance. Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED nightmares!!!
Well, I've just spent two days trying to figure out how to get my 2 week old Nikon 8000ED to work properly. At this point, I'm just about ready to crate it up, send it back...and go with the Minolta Scan Multi Pro. First off, it is really slow. I prefer VueScan, but can only scan in the very slow superfine mode with that program. That leaves NikonScan 3.1. The scan times are faster with NikonScan, simply because I have the option of *not* using the superfine mode. (of course, we all know what can happen if we do that; banding). Even so, NikonScan seems clunky and slow...like it needs more memory. So...I tried to allocate more memory to NikonScan. There are no instructions on how to do this. On the read me section of the NikonScan cd, it mentions that there is info discussing limitations on allocating memory to NikonScan which can be found inside the scanner box. Nothing of the sort inside the box...or anywhere else. When I do actual scans, the image in the NikonScan preview window actually looks quite good. However, after the scan is done...the image in Photoshop looks horrible. It's WAY oversaturated with WAY too much reds! (I had a similar problem with VueScan and my other scanner which was solved by using the Adobe color space for both VueScan and Photoshop.) Now I'm using the Adobe 1998 color space in NikonScan and Photoshop. I get the horrible image described above. Next step: call Nikon Tech support. Wait for a REALLY long time. Get disconnected. Call back; wait for another REALLY long time. Finally get a girl who really seems to be impersonating tech support. (She was very pleasant, but I actually think she's a secretary who happened to be walking by as their phone was ringing in tech support) ;-) I could go on here, but let's just put it this way...she said that turning off NikonScan CMS (color management) is for when you want to work with black and white photography!!! In short...I'm at the end of an electronic culdusac here. Can anyone out there help me with my memory and color problems? I have a 400mhz Mac G4 with 1.5 gigs of RAM. Thanks in advance! Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Any Minolta Scan Multi Pro Reports Out There???
Howdy. It's been a while since the Minolta Scan Multi Pro units have been shipping. Just wondering if anyone has real life experience with this unit. Any sincere pros cons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Pre-scan viewer = Fotovix
The other option is to see if you can find one of the nicer systems which was made by Tamron. You might find these used rather cheaply as well. It was a video transfer system for film, using a macro lens, backlighted platform, and an electronic color filtering system of some sort and used a CCD chip video sensor. They actually weren't bad, although the resolution wasn't anything to write home about. But the main advantage is that this is direct real time type of viewing, no scanning no processing. It was called the Fotovix made by Tamron. They came out with several models, but the IIX-S was the best model by far. Unfortunately, they were discontinued about a year or two ago. They were all the rage with professional wedding photographers a few years back. You may be able to find one on E-Bay or some such place. As far as finding a cheap one, that remains to be seen. I've seen them out there running as high as 1-2 K or more. Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Nikon 8000ED w/Macs???
Lately, I've been hearing lots from Nikon 8000ED owners re: the Nikon software crashing on their P.C.'s. Just wondering if anyone out there is running the 8000ED on their Mac? How does the Nikon software work in that combination? Also, is anyone out there running VueScan/8000ED on their Mac? How's that? I have Mac O.S. 9.04. How does the latest version of VueScan work with Mac O.S. 9.04 and the 8000ED? Thanks in advance! Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Minolta Scan Multi Pro REVIEW???
Hello there: Just wondering if anyone has come across an actual test review of the Minolta Scan Multi Pro unit? (Not the Press Release...but the real thing) Thanks in advance! Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Cheap Polaroid S.S.4000 Units Still Shipping!!!
Howdy all: Just a quick note to let y'all know that Microwarehouse (or Macwarehouse) is still shipping the S.S.4000 units for cheap. Just got mine. $759.95 plus shipping. But then you get the $200 mail-in rebate. That's $559.95 plus shipping. AND...it includes Silverfast along with PolaColor. Deal ends at end of Sept. -david soderman-
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000
Paul, from just where did you get yours??? I have yet to find any vendor in cyberspace who has one in stock! I'm sure there are scores of others who also are trying to locate a unit. I think my dealer might still have a few left. I can check with them on Monday. Please contact me off list if you'd like their contact information. Hello Paul, Thanks for your reply. Yes, I would like the contact info of your dealer. Thanks again. Joyfully, -david soderman-
Re: filmscanners: Nikon 8000
Is anyone using the Nikon 8000? How does it handle those big floppy 6x6 and 6x9 films? Any other comment or link appreciated. Hi. I got one the other week good machine in general. Paul, from just where did you get yours??? I have yet to find any vendor in cyberspace who has one in stock! I'm sure there are scores of others who also are trying to locate a unit. Thanks in advance. Joyfully, -david-
filmscanners: Polaroid S.S. 120 Supported by VueScan???
Howdy all... Just wondering if VueScan supports the Polaroid Sprintscan 120 scanner? If so, does the VueScan dust removal feature work on this scanner? If this has already been discussed, please forgive my redundancy. Thanks! Joyfully, -david soderman-
filmscanners: Flimsy Question re: DUST!!!
Hello there. I'm a greenhorn scanner with a frustrating problem. I have a umax powerlook 111 with the tranny adapter. I've got DUST problems that cause vertical lines to run all the way through the frame from the top to bottom. There are several parallel lines like this. These lines only appear when using the tranny adapter; never when scanning prints. It's been said that the CCD area could be region with the dust. Also the calibration chart. Does the tranny adapter have a CCD area and calibration chart in addition to the flatbed region? If so, how do I find them? Or should I just ship the tranny adapter back to umax to have it cleaned? Thanks in advance! -david- (digital tenderfoot)
filmscanners: Dat doggone dust!!!
Hello! I have a umax powerlook 111 with the tranny adapter. I mainly use it to scan 6x6 color negs with VueScan. When the scanner was new, everything was fine and I was a happy camper. But over time, the dust began to torment me. Regular dust I can cope with. I'm talking about the kind that causes black lines that run straight down vertically...from top to bottom ( or bottom to top). I've removed the glass from the tranny adapter - and cleaned both inside and out. That improves the problem, but the lines usually get shifted to other locations within the frame. This has become very frustrating. Are there other areas that I should be cleaning? If so, where? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! -david-
