We received our Nikon 5000 and slide feeder about 2 weeks ago from CDW
(USA). Haven't gotten to put it through its paces yet -- just a quick
scan to make sure it worked, which it did.
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On Feb 23, 2004, at 3:38 PM, Ed Lusby wrote:
However, I don't think the Nikon is available yet
Would you mind sharing that luminosity curve with us? It sounds like
something I could use.
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By default when Nikon Scan
in practice.
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an original, which, I would be more than happy to swap images with
(most) anyone who asks.
Regards,
Austin
Thanks for the links. Last but not least? LOL
I'll swap one done on my 4500 with you.
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highlights, compresses tonal ranges.
See http://www.lwsphoto.com/scancompare.htm
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setting, 8 out of 10 times it takes a bit of bracketing to get it dialed in.
Using this process I have found that most scans require very little
sharpening at all. This is comparing scans I made of the same images using
both my Nikon 8000 and Sprintscan 120.
Lawrence
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Lawrence
Hi all,
See enc. scanned from Nikon 8000 (I'm still testing it, it
certainly has potential, but it also has limitations...). I
rescanned it (without taking the film holder out, same
params, i.e., not fine mode) and the problem
On 11/25/01 7:29 PM, Peter Marquis-Kyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Relax Lawrence, it's OK. Here's a quote from Tony Sleep's mailing list
instructions: Posting encoded images is permitted if they are relevant, but
please keep file sizes below 80k. Use JPEG image encoding, and MIME
attachment
with the purchase? or buy a SS120 and
forget the ICE.
I'd go for the SS120.
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
Where could I find a reference pic showing this banding or
could someone email me a sample (small) please.
http://www.lwsphoto.com/banding.htm
Should I go ahead with the purchase? or buy a SS120 and
forget the ICE.
Rob
Seemed pretty lame to me too...
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Blah, blah, blah
I thought this was a SCANNER list. Could we take this whole thing off line.
It's clearly turned into another Austin Franklin platform for argument and
pedantry. I'm getting a blister on my DEL key finger
Lawrence
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Seems like you have done everything and also know everything.
ROTFLMAO
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in the US. I have an Electron22Blue III It's quite a
nice box. I got mine from MacConnection or MacZone I believe
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You've got to be kidding. E6 the same everywhere? I've taken identical
shots one minute apart in consistant lighting on separate rolls and had
different labs process them. The results were VASTLY different. How much
experience have you had doing this? Labs make a HUGE difference.
Lawrence
Only a scan from the lab that processed the film correctly. I'm wasn't
about to scan the other one nor do i intend to take the time to scan it to
prove my point. I don't care if you don't agree.
Lawrence Smith
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Moreno,
I can do that too but isn't it a bit like saying 'my car doesn't stall as
long as I don't use 5th gear and go over 60 miles/km per hr'? These things
should not band, period.
Lawrence Smith
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I get
it in areas of blue/purple (think storm clouds) when scanning at 16x
multisampling and ICE on. When multisample is turned off, the problem
rarely occurs.
Lawrence
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I've seen this too rafe. In fact, it seem to be more distinct in the print
than on the screen.
Lawrence
What worries me a bit is that I've had cases where the
banding shows up on the (Epson) print, but is almost invisible
on the screen. And no, I'm not confusing it with the micro
and was told that he believed that service HAD
been able to fix the banding issue. Can you say bullsh@t? So which is it?
I guess we will see after Rafe and I send our units back...
Lawrence
no
matter which way I went! Thanks for all suggestions everyone.
Lawrence
You seriously need a geek you can trust to help you with this
kind of thing
and you have to buy high quality components to make it work reliably.
Title: Re: filmscanners: Link to Nikon 8000 banding example...
Itried this and i still get the banding.
Good idea though!
Lawrene
I
am not sure if this has been mentioned before, if so, sorry for repeating. Try
making a scan of the image that has banding with Nikons colour management
Rafe,
The multisampling is a big part of it. I can scan in normal mode with no
problems. Turn on the multisampling and banding galore!
Lawrnece
I'm wondering if your problems are exacerbated by the multi-
sampling you use. I never use it (multi-sampling, that is.)
rafe b.
not having a baby, I would bag the whole thing an get an Imacon. Parting
with that kind of $ right now just does not feel right however. What to do,
what to do...
Lawrence
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I can and will!
Lawrence
Could You publish any image on your site with visible banding? I'm very
curious how it looks like.
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Here's an example of the banding. http://www.lwsphoto.com/banding.htm It
is EXACTLY the same as my previous 8000 had done.
Lawrence
Tony,
I think it is happening everywhere but is most obvious in the blue regions.
Lawrence
Do you think this is just showing banding which is happening
generally but
hard to see, or is it just in this area?
Regards
Tony Sleep
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Title: RE: filmscanners: Link to Nikon 8000 banding example...
It's
really annoying. Rafe said his looked different. Do you still have
your SS120?
Lawrence
That's exactly the same as the banding I was getting.
Paul Wilson
I have checked and it is mostly in the blue channel. I notified tech
support of this but they continue to pretend that my problems are not
widespread. Bullsh*t...
Lawrence
You should check your individual channels in PS (make sure you
have them set
to display in grayscale
striped
wallpaper. I run business, if I can save the $30 to $50 dollars per scan,
why not do it? Lawrence wonders why he detects a bit of an attitude in your
reply. I'm sure they are many others on this list whose work sells for as
much or more than mine does. If you doubt that I am being truthful
16x. 4x does the job 98% of time and is lots
quicker. I don't really have enough RAM in my computer, only 384. I'd love
to get one of the new G4 dual 800's with 1.5 gig of RAM. That would speed
things up on all fronts. I guess I need to sell more work ;-)
Lawrence
p.s. glad you liked
no
adjustments, no banding. I have not yet tried making an overall correction
to the master to see if that causes the problem as well. Perhaps one of you
other 8000 owners can try this as well.
Lawrence
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I didn't think vuescan supports this scanner yet..
Lawrence
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Subject: filmscanners: RE: filmscanners: Scratch the Gear Teeth
Well, just when you think you've made progress the scanner fools you. On
further testing I started getting bands without making any adjustments.
This is one strange machine. One thing is consistent however, the banding
is much worse at 16x. at 1x it is essentially invisible.
Lawrence
I've
I had that same
issue. They are supposed to be coming out with new carriers
sometime. I could not wait. I sent mine back and got another 8000
that works perfectly andI get to scan 2-4 as well as the first one
;-)
Lawrence
This has been brought up before, but I don't
rememberr a solution
, it
is working flawlessly now with no banding and consistent scans.
Lawrence
Lawrence,
Did the SS120 shut off again. How often has it happened. If you still have
it I certainly can get you a new one.
David
)
Lawrence
OK... it is working now. I shut it on and off several times and rebooted
my computer and suddenly it is feeding the trays. I am scanning an image to
see if it will have banding problems... will let you know!
Lawrence
Well, my replacement 8000 just arrived and it's DOA. The mechanism
LOL . I needed a good laugh! Thanks :-)
Lawrence
Your karma is really bad this week, Lawrence. Did you run over
a squirel
and forget to pray for its soul, or what?
OTOH, if you're an Aries, my week has gone sorta like that (last
week more
than this week, and the month before
What about the ls-4000?
I am waiting for Polaroid (or someone else) to release a 4000+dpi 35 mm
slide scanner with ICE^3. Looking at the current prices on the
SS4000 ($950
according to CNET) and the $200 rebate currently being offered, I expect
something soon.
available. The best of both worlds as far as I can tell. This latest news
about Polaroid's financial health was also a factor in my trying another
8000. I have enough problems without my scanner manufacturer going belly
up
Lawrence
Hey, Lawrence, how are you making out with the SS120
I think so too rafe. I can't really imagine them disappearing. But it does
bring a certain amount of uncertainty to the issue. As for the machines, it
was really a toss up. They are both great.
Lawrence
In all fairness, I suspect Polaroid will
find some way to continue operations
This UPS works fine. Had it couple of years and it gets tested regularly.
Other equipment that has or is connected to it shows no abnormal behavior...
I am testing it off the UPS now to make sure...
Lawrence
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Some further details.. The scanner is contected to a UPS and so power
related problems should not be an issue.
The cords arer all snugly and completely seated.
It only happened once yesterday.
Lawrence i have the worst luck Smith
Wait a minute! Are you saying that I might NOT be smarter and richer than
the average Joe!? Damn, all this time those adds have been manipulating me
and i might just be an average schmoe after all. I think i'm going to
cry
Lawrence
They stroke
the egos of people who already made
calibrated
images sometime today.
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
David,
Thanks so much for offer. I will let you know if it happens again. Other
than this little problem, the scanner is really nice! The Silverfast with
IT8 really makes a HUGE difference in the scans... A great bundle, well
done.
Lawrence
Lawrence,
Not a problem we have experienced
I just posted a set of camparison scans by a SS120 and an 8000ED to my site
at http://www.lwsphoto.com/scan%20tests.htm
These are not a final conclusions, they are simply examples
I am a bit surprised by the results however.
Lawrence
have
all the setting optimized in Silverfast. I will be doing more tests this
weekend. The speed of the SS120 is very good and considering it is a single
pass, the scan is quite nice!
Lawrence
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Lawrence
I do not think my software is garbage. I don't like you
calling it garbage either.
as sounds strange,
it's going back and I'm getting a Sprintscan 120 to try...
Lawrence
Hi There
Everything seems to have gone quiet on the early experiences with
the new Nikon 8000, after an early flourish.
Is there a cover up conspiracy. ;-
We're all waiting with baited breath
I'll get my 120 tomorrow and will have the weekend to test...
Lawrence
going to do that for me. I still have a LS2000 so if I have nasty 35
slides, I can use that machine. My medium format slides and negs are
pristine so ICE is less of an issue with them... Will provide my
impressions in a few days.
Lawrence
If SS120 users came to list singing its praises
Tony,
No they didn't. However, the vendor I purchased it from called me yesterday
to tell me the Nikon Rep will have a unit for me on Monday. I still have
not decided whether i am going to swap it out of try a different kind of
scanner.
Lawrence
Did they send you their test scan
Doh! I hate when I do that. Thanks Rafe!
Lawrence
So what's to critique? It's beautiful.
OK, here's my critique:
You forgot the // after http: in the url you gave above.
rafe b.
Rafe,
What are your other settings for the 5 minute scans? I find that a 16x
multisample, 14bit, ICE normal scan of a 645 transpanency takes about 20-25
mintues
Lawrence
* Fast. 645 scans w/o ICE in about 5 minutes.
(on Athlon 700 MHz machine with 512 MB RAM)
Add about 50% more
I called and was qouted the higher price...
Lawrence
I saw this also and just assumed it was a misprint.
Have you verified that PC Connection's price is for real?
rafe b.
on the Critique
button. I was very happy with the scan. Really held the luminance of the
645 transparency very well... As for the photo, you can make up your own
mind about it's merits ;-)
Lawrence
and some known
issue with it that is only visible in the 8000. h Oh well, I'll let you
all know what the outcome is...
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
Peter,
I got mine from State Street Direct Online. As for jumping in, I'd wait
till this issue is understood. It is a growing concern at Nikon. Pehaps
Rafe could jump in here and offer his experience. Rafe, are you on a Mac or
PC? Are you seeing any problems?
Lawrence
Lawrence--
I
LOL
Lawrence
I suppose if you figure in hard mechanical
shock (like in Austin's Land Rover) the
numbers might go down a bit. Time to fix
the potholes in your driveway, Austin,
or get new shock absorbers for that beast.
rafe b.
I just found out mine has shipped and will be here tomorrow
Lawrence
Yeah, I've got it. What do you suppose I've been
raving about for these last couple of weeks ?? :-)
I must have gotten lucky -- for once.
rafe b.
Rafe,
You got yours? Mine is still backordered... bummer.
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
No, even better. 8000.
rafe b.
I've got a LS8000 on backorder. The 120 sounds great as well but I have a
LS2000 that has performed well and I like having the option to use ICE if I
want. With the 120, you don't have the option... It was a very hard
decision for me. I hope I've made the right one.
Lawrence
http
LOL... Good god. Some people REALLY like to hear/read themselves speak
don't they?
Lawrence
The CO2 expelled to get to this point has just brought my lawn, and 3
rhododendron back to life! ;-p
Todd
None of my usual suppliers has any. As soon as one does.
Lawrence
I am reliably informed that the Nikon 8000 scanner goes on sale
next week in
the UK.
Price around £2600 including sales tax (17.5%)
Anyone got one in the US yet?
Is Vuescan supporting yet Ed?
pg
All,
I could not find whether it is ok to post this sort of thing so if it is a
no-no I apologize.
I have a Nikon LS-2000 that I am going to sell. I thought I'd offer it here
before putting it on ebay. If anyone is interested please contact me off
list.
Lawrence Smith
http://lwsphoto.com
I'm hoping the new Nikons will help drive the price of these down to a place
where I could afford one!
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
Please take a look at: http://www.imacon.dkand the
scanner Flextight
Photo or Polaroid.
This film scanners have not the Nikons problem with film
If this is true, I will cry big tears of joy...
Lawrence
Is this possible? This is the estimated price shown in the Nikon UK press
release appearing on Phil Askey's dpreview site. Visiting the
Nikon UK site
directly, I found a detailed description of the new scanner with price
specified
Great news. I've got the money aside to purchase a SS120 as soon as they
are available.
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
Are there any people in here who actually shoot, or better still, sell,
photographs ?
I do
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
All,
Any idea what a fair price for a used Flextight PrecisionII Scanner might
be? About 9 months old. I'm in the market for a better scanner and have
looked at these in the past but I hate to spend 15k for a new one.
Thanks,
Lawrence
http://www.lwsphoto.com
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