film scanner advice
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Hi may I know your settings for v700? What dpi do you use and do you use silver fast and stock film holders? Thanks
I am using the EPSON software that comes along with the scanner, simple . fast and good enough for me.
For normal contact or Index scan, I use 800 dpi ( just for record use or fast viewing purpose).
If I wish to do some post processing, then I will use 1200dpi.
I shoot with mostly slides. and I do use a film holder to hold the slides while scanning. There are lots of holders that comes along with the purchase. I am sure you are able to fit all the format that is available in the market.
Canon's got a new scanner, the 9000F Canoscan. Haven't seen it in stores yet though.
From the specs, max optical resolution is 9600 x 9600 dpi.
Anyone got a price tag of the Epson V600 or V700? I tried looking for a V600, but seems some shop been out of stock for a while.
From the specs, max optical resolution is 9600 x 9600 dpi.
Anyone got a price tag of the Epson V600 or V700? I tried looking for a V600, but seems some shop been out of stock for a while.
Genie In A Lightbox
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In terms of pricing and quality of scans from a flatbed, the 8800f is definitely the best buy for 35mm and 120mm negatives and slides. The v700 is too pricey and it scans no better than 8800f. Afterall, if you just need a film scanner to upload and share your photos, the 8800f is definitely more than what you need already.
I don't use the crappy film holders supplied. I use a piece of glass to flatten the negs onto the scan surface to get optimum results. To get good scans, effort must be spent just like taking a photo.
I don't use the crappy film holders supplied. I use a piece of glass to flatten the negs onto the scan surface to get optimum results. To get good scans, effort must be spent just like taking a photo.
Genie In A Lightbox
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I have tried using a piece of glass from photoframe, salvaged a glass panel from spoiled scanner, square Cokin diffuser filter, and transparencies (those use classroom OHP projectors) taped down and they all look very good. They allow light from the scanner cover to pass though to provide backlight for the scanning. Glass is best as it is heavier. They definitely outdo the supplied crappy film holders. Their function is to flatten the negs onto the scanner glass and do not affect scan quality. Dirty scanning surface or negs will affect. My film holders are PRs at Semakau landfill now. 
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I sent an email to Canon, apparently the 9000F is launching at the PC show, selling at $319. The additional resolution is not particularly useful though, but if there's an improvement in speed, I wun mind purchasing one.
I have used a couple of Imacon scanners before, personally, I feel that they are a bit over-hyped. It's true that they can get more details out of the shadow, but sharpness-wise, they are not much ahead of the competition, and their user-friendliness could be improved. Given the price range they are going for, if you really want outstanding scan quality ( and don't mind the effort), there are actually quite a number of drum scanner alternatives available.
I have used a couple of Imacon scanners before, personally, I feel that they are a bit over-hyped. It's true that they can get more details out of the shadow, but sharpness-wise, they are not much ahead of the competition, and their user-friendliness could be improved. Given the price range they are going for, if you really want outstanding scan quality ( and don't mind the effort), there are actually quite a number of drum scanner alternatives available.
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This is interesting.. Mind sharing some drum scanned photos? I'm curious to see how over-hyped they are.. cos lots of pros seem to swear by them..haha
I think you mis-understood my post. I am happy with drum scanners. Imacon scanners however are technically NOT drum scanners, yet they are marketed as "virtual" drum scanner. They have no rotational drums, and uses CCD sensors unlike a traditional drum scanner which uses a PMT.
Unfortunately my drum scanner operating skills are non-existent, so I haven't done any scans myself. But if you want to try out an Imacon, I think Shiriro has a scanner rental service at their office.
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zk-diq
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This is Drum scan.
you need to have same original and scan on different scanner to see the difference.
size 7.5 by 10 inch 304 dpi kodachrome 64 down sampling for view
Original size black channel view for the sofa seat left bottom.
shadow tone apear to be smooth and deep down to about DMax 4.0
I may do a test scan for your slide, then you will know the diffference.
hee hee
This is Drum scan.
you need to have same original and scan on different scanner to see the difference.
size 7.5 by 10 inch 304 dpi kodachrome 64 down sampling for view
Original size black channel view for the sofa seat left bottom.
shadow tone apear to be smooth and deep down to about DMax 4.0
I may do a test scan for your slide, then you will know the diffference.
hee hee
hmm yea.. it is abit hard to tell..can't really say much from the screen size samples..
you have a drum scanner at home?? wow.. those things are huge...
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