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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:25:25 -0600
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Thanks, Curt.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CB" <curtisbliss at yahoo.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450


> That scan looks nice! I have an Epson 2450 also with Vuescan. Although I 
> did have it working with the 4990 pro drivers before buying Vuescan for my 
> Plustek.
>
> Curt
>
> From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
> To: "LUG at Leica-Users.org" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:15 AM
> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450
>
> 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
>
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In reply to: Message from jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450)
Message from curtisbliss at yahoo.com (CB) ([Leica] IMG: Scanning With an Epson 2450)