Having just recently upgraded to Photoshop CS, I've been playing around
with the JPEG2000 plugin. I'm considering using that format to save
16-bit film scans from a Sprintscan 4000 Plus using the lossless
setting. This would help reduce the 115 Mb file size of those scans.
(I'm using NEF for my
I read recently (here, I think) that someone had been informed that the
Sprintscan 120 had been discontinued. I just checked the Polaroid website
and, in fact, it is the Sprintscan 4000 Plus that has disappeared. The 120
and 45 are still shown. Has anyone read any announcements of the SS4000+'s
I don't know whether Silverfast can separate 36 frames in a single scan
on the Powerlook III, because I don't own it. I agree with you that it's
overpriced, as are all versions of Silverfast. The company is a bunch of
thieves. The Powerlook III can batch scan up to 12 separate frames using
its
Alex,
How do you like your Iiyama? I'm looking for a 19 and have narrowed
down to either the 454 or the Viewsonic P95F+.
Lloyd
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I'm running mine on XP Pro with no problems at all.
Lloyd
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Subject: [filmscanners] SS4000 on Windows XP
Is anyone running
Art,
I'm planning on asking some pointed questions too. I have contacted
Polaroid about renewing my extended waranty on my SS4000. They are quite
happy to do that, and I was told they would be selling scanners for the
rest of the year. So far, phone tag has delayed my decision. If I reup,
that
Laurie,
Bummer on the Powerlook II. In general, I agree with everything you
wrote below. In this particular case, I got lucky. I did research the
site before I bought and found a Magicscan upgrade version that was XP
compatible. I had actually been shopping for a scanner for contact
sheets for
Again, your experience is opposite to mine. The Umax website indicated
that I would have to upgrade the firmware on my scanner to use it with
WinXP. I had a several-email correspondence with Umax on this, getting
pricing info, etc. They knew I was buying a used scanner, which does
them no direct
Well, that's true for XP Home. But, as I understand it, XP Pro is to
replace Win 2k and is in fact NT6. Usually, MS discontinues OS's they've
replaced. But the various W2k Servers are still current, and they still
might sell W2k Pro to placate the inertia of corporations.
Lloyd
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My current system is an Athlon 1.4GHz with 1 80GB single drive and 2
40's in RAID0. The motherboard is an Iwill KK266-R and I won't get
another. I hope your mobo doesn't use the Megaraid controller, because
it has been a source of problems for me. My belief now is that, if I
really need RAID, I
Your experience is exactly as mine with Symantec products. The only one
I will run is NAV, and I'm thinking of going to McAfee next time.
Lloyd
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I have the SS4000, but I have access to a friend's SS120. Your
experience does not mirror his or mine. We both actually prefer Insight
to Silverfast for routine scans, although we primarily scan chromes. The
only negs I've done on his machine are circa 1980 Kodacolor and VPS
645's. In that case,
: [filmscanners] Re: Some findings/thoughts on the Sprintscan
120(comments verywelcome please)
Hi Lloyd,
I'll ask the question that Simon may have anyway...
What platform are you and your friend using, Mac or PC?
Art
Lloyd O'Daniel wrote:
I have the SS4000, but I have access to a friend's SS120. Your
David,
Let me add my voice to those who hope you will be part of that entity
(if you desire so). I went through a 6 month long careful decision a
couple years ago deciding between a SS4000 and a Coolscan 2000.
Polaroid's emphasis on customer service, which in no small part was
personified by
I'm thinking of upgrading my flatbed scanner to one that has a page-size
tranny adapter so that I can do digital contact sheets. (I sure wish Epson
had thought of that when designing the 2450. :-( ) The idea is to be able to
make low-res scans of negatives, preferably while they are still in the
I know. I've had my SS4000 for 2 years and am happy. But (significant)
dynamic range improvement is probably the only reason I would upgrade short
of a scanner meltdown. I'm hoping/assuming that Polaroid is using the same
conservative methodology in rating the 120 and the Plus, ergo a real
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
I can give you my opinion on part of this comparison. I have a SS4000,
bought 2 years ago at $1425. A friend of mine recently purchased a SS120. I
scanned a couple of 35mm slides on his 120 that I had previously scanned on
my 4000. My 4000 scans look great, but the 120 scans shows significantly
Cybis,
Point well taken. For what its worth, I too have suffered downsizing and ,
you're right, it ain't fun. I apologize for the last sentence in that
paragraph. I certainly don't believe the employees of Polaroid deserve their
current situation, least of all David. I was thinking more of the
Tony,
I appreciate your effort in maintaining the list, and would hate to see it
go away. It seems to me, however, that how best to store images generated
from filmscanners fully satisfies the issues arising from the use of
clause in the charter, and is therefore not off topic. I agree that the
One tidbit that I don't think has been stated: each 0.3 OD equals 1 stop (2X
the light. Log 2=0.3) So, all else being equal, a scanner with a 3.6 OD
range could distinguish 2 more stops detail than one rated at 3.0 by the
same standards. In practice, all else is seldom equal, and the specs are
I've been looking for the same animal, but I'd like to have decent 120 final
scan capability as well.. I don't think it exists. The new Epson 2450 Photo
is at $400, but it's tranny capacity is just 4x9 (morons). This might
enable 35mm contact sheets in 2 scans (that'd be close), but would not
, October 19, 2001 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: OT: Monitor Purchase
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From: Lloyd O'Daniel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My experience with monitors in general (and I've bought in the $600-800
range previously) is that they die in 3-4 years anyway, which
discourages
me
is
imaging professionals, they will have better QC and a friendlier exchange
policy should I get a clunker.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated...
Lloyd O'Daniel
the software and that is the only reason I've put up with
the company this far .
Lloyd
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From: Lloyd O'Daniel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: Silverfast Ai and Silverfast HDR
Paul
Paul,
No, it was Silverfast USA. In fact, your message jogged my memory. In fact,
I spoke with Annie during both calls. Perhaps they had not yet formulated
their firm policy. I later read here that there was a dispute between
Germany and USA regarding this issue. I don't remember which had which
For what it's worth, I upgraded to v5.5 on the
first weekend it was available. That was when the website was able to take
money, but not provide access to download. I called on Monday to get the
appropriate UID and password to download. Did that, and discovered that the sn
only unlocked
Roger,
Let us know how the TWAIN version works. I'm having
a similar problem with v5.5 and my SS4000. At least, after reading your posts,
I'm thinking it might be Silverfast. I've also built a new computer and switched
scanning OS's back to Win2000. The SS4000 locks up Photoshop upon
- they are usually considered the SCSI experts.
Steve
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Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: SilverFast Upgrade Disaster
Roger,
Let us know how the TWAIN version works. I'm having
up by asking the Mac Connection's Polaroid rep. I am sure
he
can easily find another source who will be more cooperative.
I will get back to you.
David
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Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 12:38 PM
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: Re: filmscanners: Polaroid 30 day return policy
I am wondering where the Minolta Multi Pro will fit into the mix once it
arrives on the scene...
Art
Lloyd O'Daniel wrote:
I have a friend who is about to purchase a 120 filmscanner. He has been
deciding between Polaroid and Nikon. I've
Do you see a significant real world improvement in scans from the LS4000
over the SS4000?
Lloyd
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From: Paul Chefurka [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 12:03 PM
Subject: filmscanners: LS4000 reboot problem
I just got a Nikon
From whom did you get this warranty? I called Nikon and was informed that
they did not offer extended warranties. I have an 18-month old ss4000. I
debating on obtaining the warranty or selling and getting a LS-4000.
Polaroid's offer of an extended warranty and their service response has kept
me
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