[filmscanners] RE: Device interface and Windows 2000

2004-02-19 Thread Les Berkley
Hello! Not sure about Win 2K, but under XP, there is a "Safely Remove Hardware" icon that shows up in the Taskbar. You select the piece of hardware you want to remove, and a few seconds later, it tells you it is OK to remove it. Les > -Original Message- > Subject: [filmscanners] Device i

[filmscanners] Epson 2450 for 4x5

2004-02-19 Thread Berry Ives
I just wanted to say that I scanned a 4x5 color neg (Agfa) with my new 2450 flatbed, using the film scanning method in manual mode, making a ~100MB file (48-bit depth). Brought it into PS Elements, which reduced it to 24-bit, cropped it, and sent it to my new 2200 printer. No adjustments in PS.

[filmscanners] RE: Device interface and Windows 2000

2004-02-19 Thread Laurie Solomon
First are your USB controllers on your motherboard or are they addin PCI adapter cards? If the first, you may need to upgrade your BIOS for your motherboard; or you could install a PCI USB adapter card in an open PCI slot which would avoid the motherboard controllers and BIOS. Secondly, are you c

[filmscanners] Scanner for 6x6

2004-02-19 Thread Alex Z
Hi. Recently, being thrilled by medium format, just a few minutes ago I stepped in winning the Ebay auction for Rolleicord Vb (6x6 TLR). So far I used to digitize everything out of my EOS-3 by my Nikon LS-40, however now I'll be stumbled with 6x6 that I'll not be able to scan with conveniece. I've

[filmscanners] RE: Scanner for 6x6

2004-02-19 Thread
> Would be glad to hear your opinions/recommendations within very > reasonable price range (including used). One thing is for sure: > dedicated MF scanners are definitely out of my price range (kind of > Nikon 8000 or 9000 or Minoltas). Alex, If you are somewhat technically inclined, the Leafsca

[filmscanners] Re: Scanner for 6x6

2004-02-19 Thread Alex Z
Thanks Austin, I am. :-) But I suspect teh Leafscan 45 (of Scitex, right ?) costs a fortune, doesn't it ? Alex --- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Would be glad to hear your opinions/recommendations within very > > reasonable price range (including used). One thing is for sure: > > dedicated MF

[filmscanners] RE: Scanner for 6x6

2004-02-19 Thread
You can pick up a mint one, late model with 4.1 firmware, with rotating film holders, for around $1200. Check eBay, and/or subscribe to the Leafscan Yahoo group. Regards, Austin > Thanks Austin, I am. :-) > But I suspect the Leafscan 45 (of Scitex, right ?) costs a fortune, > doesn't it ? > > A

[filmscanners] Re: Device interface and Windows 2000

2004-02-19 Thread James L. Sims
True, Les, but my problem is that the device doesn't come back until I restart Windows. Jim Sims Les Berkley wrote: >Hello! > >Not sure about Win 2K, but under XP, there is a "Safely Remove Hardware" >icon that shows up in the Taskbar. You select the piece of hardware you want >to remove, and a

[filmscanners] Re: Device interface and Windows 2000

2004-02-19 Thread James L. Sims
Thanks Laurie, the USB controllers are on the motherboard and I haven't upgrade the BIOS. I am not using an external hub. One of the devices, however, is a 6-in-1 card reader that connects to on of the internal USB connectors. Currently, USB devices total 4 - Epson 1640 Scanner, Epson 1200 printe

[filmscanners] Cleaning a Polaroid SS4000

2004-02-19 Thread
We have a Polaroid SS4000 film scanner which appears to have a lot of dust on the CCD. I've already had to use high pressure air to clear the tray sensor a number of times, but I'm wary of using the same high pressure air on the CCD itself. We're talking 10,000 KPa medical compressed air. Does a