[Leica] OT: Scanning B&W film via a Nikon LS-4000 vs. a MinoltaElite 5400

[mail at steveunsworth.co.uk (Steve Unsworth)]

Luis, I only have a Nikon so I can't really comment other than to say
that I've been very pleased with the results from my Nikon V.

I think Richard's investigation is partly in response to this thread -
http://www.leica-camera.com/discus_e/messages/2/152307.html?1123404324 -
on the Leica web site forum. Someone asked what was required to develop
and scan b&w negatives (he already had a scanner). The thread then took
a bit of a turn when someone who has admitted that he's never scanned
anything himself said that scanning b&w was of no value as it was
impossible to produce acceptable results. Richard, myself and others
disagreed with this and a lengthy thread has ensued.

Steve

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Subject: RE: [Leica] OT: Scanning B&W film via a Nikon LS-4000 vs. a
MinoltaElite 5400


Hi Richard,

I've found very interesting your comments about both Scanners, but when
you refer to Minolta I suppose you are referring to the previous model,
not the actual Elite 5400 II ???????, I think that this one is faster
and it has grain disolver, others, I think that the light diffuser is
already integrated. IMO for B&W the important thing is obtain grey scale
gradation and detail on the shadows, and I think that Minolta is better
for this....?

In my opinion all these things can be do better the Minolta, at least
for the users of B&W. I have read that Nikon is better for E-6 processes
and Minolta for silver based films.

Saludos desde Barcelona,
Luis

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