Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Well, you've been duped into believing you need/want it. The > "Digital ICE" > > is not near as necessary on other scanners. The Nikon uses point light > > sources (LEDs) and it pretty much requires it. Other scanners > that use a > > diffuse light source don't need it. I have a scanner that > doesn't have it, > > and I have never had a problem at all with revealing dust > and/or scratches. > > Well I don't know about being duped :) but I've have a Nikon LSIV and you > NEED the ICE. This damn scanner shows spots and lines that I > cannot see with > a loupe!!??? Yes, exactly! That's my point...it is a "feature" that people now believe they MUST have with EVERY scanner, instead of ONLY for Nikon scanners. Nikon has turned a "Band-Aid" into a perceived asset! Regards, Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html