Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>When shooting in color for film scanning, is it best to shoot slides or >color negative film or does it matter? Better may be different for different needs. Color neg is probably the easiest to get processed and the easiest to expose well. It will also capture a wider scene range than tranparency film. You will most likely want small prints or a contact sheet to view. Same as your C41 B&W film. This would sure make your life simple. OTOH you can just look at a color transparency with a loupe. Often they are preferred for publication use. You can project them! It may be harder for you to get these processed depending on where you live or work. For photos of people I prefer color neg for its usually lower contrast and generally more pleasing skin tones. It is also easier to deal with when shot under different light sources. >There has been one recommendation for a film scanner to look for. Any >thoughts? Used scanners to look for : Polaroid Sprint Scan 35 Plus or similar Nikon model, these will be SCSI. What do you have on your computer? New models may be USB and firewire. You might look at the new Nikon entry level model. I think they have been referenced on the LUG in the last day or two. It may be as almost as cheap as a used model and perform better. I think they will ship in March. Seems like I read that they will sell for $800-900. Without having used one I say wait for them and don't put your money in an old machine. > >Thanks > >Adam Bridge > Henry