Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Scanner Suggestions
From: "Michael Abbott" <lists@mabot.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:25:43 +0200
References: <NABBLIJOIFAICKBIEPJJIEECPBAA.darkroom@ix.netcom.com>

Whew, a lot gets said in 24 hours away from a computer.

Thanks for the pointers, I'll have a go reading up on all this.

Michael

> >
> > So then if I'm getting blocked up highlghts on negative film, it must be
> > just a software problem. Anyone know what to change? It's a Nikon
LS-2000,
> > with Nikon Scan 2.5 (as I'm on NT.)
>
> Hi Michael
>
> Blocked can mean either they're clipped in the setpoints, or compressed in
> the tonal curve.  My first guess is setpoints.  Try setting them manually,
> and if you don't know how to do that, I strongly suggest learning.  They
KEY
> to getting exceptional scans is learning how to set the setpoints, and the
> tonal curves...either guiding the automatic settings to do it, or doing it
> manually.
>
> Automatic setpoints typically have a specific area that you may be able to
> adjust...make sure it's in an area where there aren't any dust particles,
> but has the whitest white you want to see (and the blackest black).
>
> Regards,
>
> Austin
>


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In reply to: Message from "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com> (RE: [Leica] Scanner Suggestions)