Scanner Comparison: Epson V700 vs Canon Canoscan 9000F

[raytoei]

Vuescan vs Epson Scanner sw:

Vuescan:
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+ Very powerful sw in the known Scanner universe
+ Will utilise the scanner features where available.
+ Single license for every scanner, great if you have more than 1 scanner
+ SW will work for older scanners no longer in production
+ Has a "Raw" option with additional upgrade
+ Great for individual frame adjustments
- Difficult to use at times, though there is a Vuescan bible available.
- I found contrast a bit too high as default, but this could be due to my scanner.

Epson Scanner SW
+ I love the batch concept which is more intuitive
+ The histogram curves adjustment is easier to create a rich and low-contrast negative
+ Same interface for v600/v700/v750
- may not be as optimized as Vuesan.

 

[ykc2011]

Ray: Given the price of Vuescan, would you recommend spending $ on it? Is the step-up justifiable?

 

[raytoei]

no easy answer if you are happy with v700 and epson sw, which you are,
then use it. next time if you want to play with ANR glass holders, borrow from me....

 

[pinholecam]

how do you keep film flat when you are using the dslr method? do you think dslr method produce better result than V700? i am new to scanner, but thinking to either try dslr method or get a v700 (the only scanner i know.. haha.. I heard alot of complaints about using scanner, so i am trying to avoid)

I don't really bother with flatness so long as its not too bad and I use the negative holder from my 9000F.
At f8 on a DSLR, the DOF is enough to cover the unevenness of the film better than a scanner.
DR, I suspect a DSLR is better too (14 stops on my K5 and can even do 'HDR scan' if need be)


Good or bad, judge for yourself on the few threads here :
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/medium-large-format/1167611-high-res-scan-experiment.html
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/slr-compacts/982286-flat-bed-scanner-9000f-vs-dslr-scanning.html
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/slr-compacts/983250-my-diy-scanning-rig.html (by tikiman)

I'm just looking for a relatively quick and easy way to digitize the negs.

 

[ManWearPants]

How do one determine the type of film? My negatives are more than 20 years old. There are no indication if it is Fuji or Kodak.

 

[keechoon]

When I am using Vuescan with the PrimeFilm 7200 scanner, I will leave the film profile as Generic and adjust the white/black point and individual color brightness if needed.

Vuescan isn't really strong with the included film profiles which at times gives werid colors.

 

[keechoon]

For DSLR scanning, check this out. The macro tube is available from amazon.

pekkapotka - Journal - Copying slides with OM-D and 60mm Macro 

I did a test with my OM-D and the 60mm macro on a some slides. The slides were illuminated by a color corrected lightbox and I cut a mask to expose only 1 slide each time. Results definitely better than flatbeds but also more work to be done. It is worth it if the picture is to be printed but for web view its kind of tedious compared to feeding the slides or negatives to the scanner. Still...nothing beats viewing slides with a loupe on the lightbox, digitalization kind of loses the 3D effect and feeling of being back at the place where the picture is shot.

Below are samples of the results of my first try. Should have tape the slides down for better flatness. No post processing done.

With the lens set to fit the full frame of the slide in.

With the lens set to 1:1 on an area of the slide. This will need 4 shots to cover the whole frame as described by the link above. If someone can machine a mount to simplify the process, then the process will be much less tedious.

 

[keechoon]

More info

Ken Lee Gallery - Scanning Tips (with EPSON and VueScan Software)

Ken Lee Gallery - Scanning The Green Channel

 

[beeyeye]

Is the dust removal on Canoscan 9000F satisfactory?

 

[ykc2011]

Keechoon, thanks for posting the links. They were very interesting reads. So has anyone tried developing with Pyrocat HDC?

More info

Ken Lee Gallery - Scanning Tips (with EPSON and VueScan Software)

Ken Lee Gallery - Scanning The Green Channel

 

[keechoon]

No problem, just passing on information found

No experience with Pyrocat HDC but gonna try Xtol soon

 

[NazgulKing]

Yeah the Canoscan pretty much sucks. I'm using the Plustek now and the resolution jump is quite a bit.

 

[beeyeye]

There must be few people left shooting films, even less shooting slides. I bought a plustek scanner and is pleased with it. Resolution is as good as those I got from a $16 Noritsu scan. But i am still learning how to remove the magenta colour cast in some exposures. In darker areas, I am not sure if chromatic noise is present or the grains of the negatives. I am also seeing scratches I could not see with my Canon scanner :bsmilie:

 

[xsaifuddin]

Scanning 6x6 medium format on the 9000f is it within ok quality?

 

[keechoon]

MF on 9000f is ok but you might still want a light unsharp mask applied

 

[xsaifuddin]

MF on 9000f is ok but you might still want a light unsharp mask applied

Thanks

 

[WhiteFields]

My apologies to dig up such an old thread.

Anyways, anyone had any experience with plustek 7600 Ai or the later version of the Epson v750 pro?

Am still stuck with these 2 choices. Recently gotten myself into the film poison. Now am still in the baby steps phase.

Cheers!

 

[WhiteFields]

Considering it is kind of off topic, do let me know if a new thread is to be created.

Cheers!