Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Nathan. It has been a long time since I did any scanning. I appreciate the tips. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo at frozenlight.eu> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:36 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450 > The tones are pleasing, but there is some pixelation on the boy's > face--perhaps over-enthusiastic sharpening? > > As it happens, I am scanning some MF negatives on my Epson V700 as I write > this. I always turn off all sharpening in the scanning software and set > the exposure for low contrast and maximum detail. Any punching up of > contrast and sharpening happens in Photoshop and Lightroom afterwards. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu > http://www.greatpix.eu > http://www.nathanfoto.com > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ > > > YNWA > > > > On Feb 16, 2012, at 7:15 AM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> With the assistance of several list members, I made a couple of scans of >> a single negative using my Epson 2450 flatbed scanner. The results were >> compared to the scan on the CD supplied by the lab. >> >> Using Epson software, the results were similar to the image on the lab >> CD. >> >> Using VueScan software, the resulting scan was a little less contrasty, >> but more pleasing in overall appearance. If needed for on-line posting, >> these would, in my opinion, be adequate, though not up to the standards >> of dedicated film scanners. With more practice, I've no doubt I can make >> improvements. >> >> The scan using VueScan software is shown here: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/R_amp_N+with+VueScan+on+Epson.jpg.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >