Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Don... I am just setting up a new Nikon 5000 ED, replacing a Sprintscan 4000....I assume you have been using this scanner with good results.... I am yet to do the first scans, but that will be soon...your note below is helpful, any further thoughts certainly appreciated..... is anyone else using this new scanner? Steve Don Dory wrote: > 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html