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Subject: Re: [Leica] Scanning B&W with Nikon Coolscan 4000
From: Nathan Wajsman <n.wajsman@chello.nl>
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 01:38:04 +0100
References: <200402221756.JAA16423@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <5.2.0.9.2.20040222193608.02508a00@mail.infoave.net>

I use more or less the same technique as Tina. I find Tri-X to be quite
scannable, the more I use this film the more I like it. The one thing I
have not tried is scanning in RGB mode, I may try it next time I have a
really difficult negative.

Nathan

Tina Manley wrote:
> 
> At 06:52 AM 2/23/2004 +0800, you wrote:
> >Hi Luggers,
> >I have been following the discussion of scanning B&W with Nikon scanners
> >with great interest. Can someone (Nathan? Tina?) please send me the
> >settings used to scan Tri X negatives cleanly on a Nikon Coolscan 4000. I
> >have some Tri X negatives left over from my student days in France from
> >the 1960's which I have tried to scan (digital ICE off etc.) and the
> >results are unprintable. For new B&W I have given up on the usual
> >emulsions and now use T400CN because it scans so easily - or, if shooting
> >digital and wanting B&W,  I just change digital colour into B&W either
> >using grayscale or desaturation (which isn't the best way apparently - but
> >works well enough for my taste). Any and all pointers will be most
> >gratefully received - either on or off the list. Many thanks
> >Howard
> 
> Howard -
> 
> I'm scanning some right now.  For well-exposed negatives, I just scan on
> Negative, Grayscale, at 4000 dpi, mulitiple scan of 4x, with all ICE
> controls off.  I use the focus adjustment to focus on the eyes.  I look at
> the preview and adjust the histogram for good blacks and whites and
> scan.  If I have a problem negative, I try scanning it with RGB as a color
> negative and then adjust everything in PhotoShop with Levels and Channels.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Tina
> 
> Tina Manley, ASMP
> www.tinamanley.com
> 
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