Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 3:02 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] scanning dark scala question > Simon, > If you can see separation in the darker tones of your Scala images then > you can get that information out. Find a friend with the new Nikon > 5000, turn off ICE, turn on at least 8 times sampling, make sure the > machine is in 16bit mode, adjust the preview using the curves and levels > dialogue box to get a close approximation of the image you want to see > but do make sure that the darkest areas do not go below 5,5,5 and scan > the image. > > If you have just one or two images that are especially valuable to you > then pay a pro to scan on a drum or on an Imacon. A third alternative > would be to find someone with an old Leaf scanner; that device can find > detail in very thick slides. > > You will be pleasantly surprised what the new scanners will pull out of > an image. > > Don > dorysrus@mindspring.com Thanks Don I will make some new dark shots with scala and give it a try. simon jessurun - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html