Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]OK, Now I understand the problem. Have you checked for an upgrade to your scanning program from Epson? Len On May 11, 2007, at 7:25 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote: > Hi Len, > > I don't understand the loss of quality on Vuescan and Silverfast, but > doesn't matter, my original problem, as showoed pn picture #08 on > Epson is > that the scanner crop automatically the dark areas of the negative, > giving > you an extrange form, even sometimes it pick part of the following > picture. > I think that in Epson should exist a tool like a marcc to define > the area > you want to work, and don't have finfd it... > > Thanks for your comments > Luis > > -----Mensaje original----- > De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En > nombre de > Leonard Taupier > Enviado el: s?bado, 12 de mayo de 2007 0:55 > Para: Leica Users Group > Asunto: Re: [Leica] Scanning HELP > > Hi Luis, > > No question the Epson software is giving you the best image quality. > In photo #1 the view on my monitor is the same as yours. I am > surprised at > the loss of detail with Vuescan and Silverfast. > > I can see your problem, especially since a lot of your photos have > deep > shadows. If it were me I would stay with the Epson software and try > to bring > up the detail in the shadows with Photoshop. Have you tried to > adjust the > image using the Shadow/Highlight? It looks like you would not have > to make a > big adjustment and you maintain the detail in the Epson. Give it a > try. I'll > try your photo on my computer as well. > > Regards, > Len > > > On May 11, 2007, at 4:58 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I need some help and advices about what can I do with my scanning >> problem. >> >> First point: I'm scanning with a EPSON 3170, and I'm absolutely fully >> satisfied and happy with the results, IMO I obtain better detail and >> tones than scanning with Silverfast (too contrasty/hard), or Vuescan >> (Too soft/smooth, loss of details, but better on the shadows). Please >> compare these three pictures (For Vuescan and Silverfast I've used >> the >> trial >> versions): >> >> This one was scanned with the Epson 3170 software, for me is perfect: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/01- >> Epson_w.jpg.html >> >> This one with Silverfast, contrast is more hard/strong, certain loss >> of details >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/01- >> Siverfast3_w.jpg.html >> >> This one with Vuescan, more soft, more shadows details, please see an >> important loss of details on the left corner >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/01- >> vuescan_w.jpg.html >> >> >> Up to here, your question could be, what are you asking for?. >> >> HERE IS THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM: when I scann with the Epson very >> dark negatives the resulting image is: >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/08- >> Epson_w.jpg.html >> >> usually with an important loss of parts of the image, for this reason >> I've started the tests with Vuescan and Silverfast: >> >> With Silverfast >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/08- >> Silverfast2w.jpg.html >> >> With Vuescan >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Scann-Test/08- >> vuescan_w.jpg.html >> >> As you can appreciate Vuescan produce more detail on the shadows, but >> the overall image quality I like is the one with the EPSON, and here >> is my >> question: >> >> Could somebody tell me what can I do to avoid this problem with the >> Epson? >> >> Beside this, IMO is more friendly work with Silverfast tahn Vuescan, >> on this one every change you do it refresh and takes an enormous >> time!, on the other hand Silverfast has a wide range of films type to >> scann, you can better define the resolution..., I like more the >> Silverfast software, but not the final image. >> >> >> Your comments and help will be really appreciated, >> >> Thanks in advance >> Luis >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information