jackal Posted May 13, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just picked up my new Coolscan 9000 * * I don't have a firewire lead so cant get it to work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted May 13, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2008 This cannot possibly be M8 related (So I have moved it for you) Ask at an Apple store - they will have Firewire cables. I'm surprised it didn't come with one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted May 13, 2008 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2008 Congratulations. I also have one of those and think it's the best scanner this side of an Imacon. I would say it's on par or within spitting distance of the 343. Did you get the glass negative holder? It's a must if you want sharp corners. It's what really makes that scanner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2008 thanks guys thrid, this was won off ebay but the chap didnt have the glass holder i will order that separately, i heard that it makes a big difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted May 14, 2008 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2008 Definitely should have come with the Firewire lead, but not worth wingeing about. My view on the glass carrier is that it is expensive (such is life) but not really necessary. It can cause Newton rings, a much worse 'feature' that 'soft' corners. Personally, I don't have a problem with soft corners because of the technique I use to 'set' the film in the carrier. Basically, clamping the two film edges in the holder and then carefully holding one clamp firm while 'stretching' the other evenly before locking. YMMV. Worth trying to see if you are satisfied. I agree, it is a fantastic scanner for the price. Mine is the Coolscan8000 but not much difference. Sadly, I haven't done any medium format work for some time. Must get back to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted May 14, 2008 Share #6 Posted May 14, 2008 thanks guysthrid, this was won off ebay but the chap didnt have the glass holder i will order that separately, i heard that it makes a big difference I highly recommend the glass holder. It isn't cheap (circa $300), but I ran some tests and it really does make a noticeable difference. No problems with Newton rings so far. The glass does appear to be treated to help avoid these. Good luck and have fun with your new toy. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted May 14, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks again if only I could get one for $300 ! more like $700 over here ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted May 15, 2008 Share #8 Posted May 15, 2008 What are some of the differences in the Coolscan models, Jackal? Based on what I can read, some of the specs look very similar, but I know the devil is in the details sometimes. I've thought about buying a Coolscan to digitise all of my slides. Congrats, by the way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted May 15, 2008 Share #9 Posted May 15, 2008 thanks again if only I could get one for $300 ! more like $700 over here ! $700??? Yikes. Where are you located? Try The Photo Village, Inc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted May 15, 2008 Share #10 Posted May 15, 2008 What are some of the differences in the Coolscan models, Jackal? Based on what I can read, some of the specs look very similar, but I know the devil is in the details sometimes. I've thought about buying a Coolscan to digitise all of my slides. Congrats, by the way! CS5000 (12bit color), max neg size 35mm SCS5000ED 16bit color, max neg size 35mm SCS9000ED 16bit, max neg size 6x9. Only the 9000 can use a glass neg carrier, but the 5000 series can use bulk feeders and film strips. I have both the SCS5000ED and the 9000ED. Although both are 16bit, the 9000ED seems to produce better tonality. I'm guessing that the 9000ED uses better quality A/D converters etc, which it ought to at more than twice the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted May 16, 2008 Share #11 Posted May 16, 2008 CS5000 (12bit color), max neg size 35mm SCS5000ED 16bit color, max neg size 35mm SCS9000ED 16bit, max neg size 6x9. Only the 9000 can use a glass neg carrier, but the 5000 series can use bulk feeders and film strips. I have both the SCS5000ED and the 9000ED. Although both are 16bit, the 9000ED seems to produce better tonality. I'm guessing that the 9000ED uses better quality A/D converters etc, which it ought to at more than twice the price. Thank you for the information. I guess if I get one, I should try to get a 9000 like Jackal. I thought maybe the lower priced ones could use glass carriers (I won't need to scan medium format though). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted May 16, 2008 Share #12 Posted May 16, 2008 I thought maybe the lower priced ones could use glass carriers (I won't need to scan medium format though). The 5000ED can use the optional the FH-3 neg holder. It doesn't use glass, but it does make a difference. You do get sharper corners, than with the regular feeder (but it's not as good as the glass holder.) The glass holder for the 9000 makes a difference for all formats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted May 16, 2008 Share #13 Posted May 16, 2008 The 5000ED can use the optional the FH-3 neg holder. It doesn't use glass, but it does make a difference. You do get sharper corners, than with the regular feeder (but it's not as good as the glass holder.) The glass holder for the 9000 makes a difference for all formats. I endorse both views. Excellent scanners. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted May 16, 2008 Share #14 Posted May 16, 2008 thanks again if only I could get one for $300 ! more like $700 over here ! Where are you located. I'm in the UK and bought one from B&H for less than half the price. No customs duty was charged on the way in, so it was a bargain in comparison. I believe it makes a big difference, but no point in banging my drum. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted May 17, 2008 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2008 No customs duty was charged on the way in... Was it a custom fault, or a magician trick?How did you do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted May 17, 2008 Share #16 Posted May 17, 2008 Was it a custom fault, or a magician trick?How did you do? Didn't do anything. Goods arrived without a charge. This has happened many times, but not always. Low value stuff seems to get through OK. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi4 Posted May 20, 2008 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2008 Jackal I sent you a PM about my glass carrier which I do not use and you can have at cost of shipping+package. Has sat in closet for a loooong time since I sold my MF cameras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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