Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Len, I don't understand the loss of quality on Vuescan and Silverfast, but doesn't matter, my original problem, as showoed pn picture #08 on Epson is that the scanner crop automatically the dark areas of the negative, giving you an extrange form, even sometimes it pick part of the following picture. I think that in Epson should exist a tool like a marcc to define the area you want to work, and don't have finfd it... Thanks for your comments Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Leonard Taupier Enviado el: s?bado, 12 de mayo de 2007 0:55 Para: Leica Users Group Asunto: Re: [Leica] Scanning HELP Hi Luis, No question the Epson software is giving you the best image quality. In photo #1 the view on my monitor is the same as yours. I am surprised at the loss of detail with Vuescan and Silverfast. I can see your problem, especially since a lot of your photos have deep shadows. If it were me I would stay with the Epson software and try to bring up the detail in the shadows with Photoshop. Have you tried to adjust the image using the Shadow/Highlight? It looks like you would not have to make a big adjustment and you maintain the detail in the Epson. Give it a try. I'll try your photo on my computer as well. Regards, Len On May 11, 2007, at 4:58 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote: > Hi all, > > I need some help and advices about what can I do with my scanning > problem. > > First point: I'm scanning with a EPSON 3170, and I'm absolutely fully > satisfied and happy with the results, IMO I obtain better detail and > tones than scanning with Silverfast (too contrasty/hard), or Vuescan > (Too soft/smooth, loss of details, but better on the shadows). Please > compare these three pictures (For Vuescan and Silverfast I've used the > trial > versions): > > This one was scanned with the Epson 3170 software, for me is perfect: > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/01-Epson_w.jpg.html > > This one with Silverfast, contrast is more hard/strong, certain loss > of details > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/01- > Siverfast3_w.jpg.html > > This one with Vuescan, more soft, more shadows details, please see an > important loss of details on the left corner > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/01- > vuescan_w.jpg.html > > > Up to here, your question could be, what are you asking for?. > > HERE IS THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM: when I scann with the Epson very > dark negatives the resulting image is: > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/08-Epson_w.jpg.html > > usually with an important loss of parts of the image, for this reason > I've started the tests with Vuescan and Silverfast: > > With Silverfast > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/08- > Silverfast2w.jpg.html > > With Vuescan > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/08- > vuescan_w.jpg.html > > As you can appreciate Vuescan produce more detail on the shadows, but > the overall image quality I like is the one with the EPSON, and here > is my > question: > > Could somebody tell me what can I do to avoid this problem with the > Epson? > > Beside this, IMO is more friendly work with Silverfast tahn Vuescan, > on this one every change you do it refresh and takes an enormous > time!, on the other hand Silverfast has a wide range of films type to > scann, you can better define the resolution..., I like more the > Silverfast software, but not the final image. > > > Your comments and help will be really appreciated, > > Thanks in advance > Luis > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information