Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Curt. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "CB" <curtisbliss at yahoo.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:43 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450 > On my crummy Dell Laptop moniter, the first offering looked nicer! Just my > 2 cents! > > Curt > > From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:24 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450 > > Nathan, > > I rescanned the negative at maximum resolution, and corrected another > choice or two in VueScan, and replaced the posted image. The link is the > same as before. > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/R_amp_N+with+VueScan+on+Epson.jpg.html > > I think I am making progress, within the limitations of an old scanner. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo at > frozenlight.eu> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:36 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450 > > >> The tones are pleasing, but there is some pixelation on the boy's >> face--perhaps over-enthusiastic sharpening? >> >> As it happens, I am scanning some MF negatives on my Epson V700 as I >> write this. I always turn off all sharpening in the scanning software and >> set the exposure for low contrast and maximum detail. Any punching up of >> contrast and sharpening happens in Photoshop and Lightroom afterwards. >> >> Cheers, >> Nathan >> >> Nathan Wajsman >> Alicante, Spain >> http://www.frozenlight.eu >> http://www.greatpix.eu >> http://www.nathanfoto.com >> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >> Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ >> >> >> YNWA >> >> >> >> On Feb 16, 2012, at 7:15 AM, Jim Nichols wrote: >> >>> With the assistance of several list members, I made a couple of scans of >>> a single negative using my Epson 2450 flatbed scanner. The results were >>> compared to the scan on the CD supplied by the lab. >>> >>> Using Epson software, the results were similar to the image on the lab >>> CD. >>> >>> Using VueScan software, the resulting scan was a little less contrasty, >>> but more pleasing in overall appearance. If needed for on-line posting, >>> these would, in my opinion, be adequate, though not up to the standards >>> of dedicated film scanners. With more practice, I've no doubt I can make >>> improvements. >>> >>> The scan using VueScan software is shown here: >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/R_amp_N+with+VueScan+on+Epson.jpg.html >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > >