gtownby Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted April 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) OK, I've had the 750 for a week now. I'm pretty happy with my 35 mm scans (and blown away at the 6x6s). 1. I cleaned the glass with lens cleaner and a synthetic cloth. I have an anti-magnetic brush for the negatives and another anti-mag cloth for the plate glass. 2. I'm using the Epson software and getting better scans. (For some reason the SilverFast scans were overexposed.) Using the Epson software, I use the professional mode, but I don't use the "negative holder" option as it really crops the original space! Instead, I draw a 25x37 box around the preview frame then do the full scan. A question: Is there any disadvantage to scanning at 4800 for 35mm and MF (other than the large file size)? I've been "dust-spotting" my scans at the full resolution in PS, then downsizing copies after that for all the other post work. Thanks again for all the help, guys. I did BW darkroom 30 years ago but got back into photography five years ago with digital. Digital is awesome (M8 + Silver Efex Pro), but I think I can get some good effects with film and scans. (And if I'm shooting more film, I'll have more stuff to bring to my BW lab guy for silver gelatin prints.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest maddoc2003jp Posted April 13, 2009 Share #22 Posted April 13, 2009 OK, I've had the 750 for a week now. I'm pretty happy with my 35 mm scans (and blown away at the 6x6s). Using the Epson software, I use the professional mode, but I don't use the "negative holder" option as it really crops the original space! Instead, I draw a 25x37 box around the preview frame then do the full scan. Gordon, if your V750 works the same way as my V700 (as I remember the only difference between both models is the coating of the scanning optics) you need to use the option "film holder" when using film holder. Using this option, the scanner switches to the high resolution lens, which focuses to the height of the film holder. If you de-select this option and switch to "area guide" then the scanner uses the low resolution lens, which is focused to the glass plate (roughly 2mm below the film holder) To avoid the crop problem, uncheck the little checkmark box "thumbnails" below the preview button and then press "preview". This way you get a preview of the whole area and can selectively draw the boxes in the desired size. Cheers, Gabor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtownby Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share #23 Posted April 13, 2009 Gabor -- Awesome advice! You hit exactly on what I was doing wrong. Thanks -- can't wait to do some more scans tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted April 14, 2009 Share #24 Posted April 14, 2009 Gordon, I am glad if my tip was helpful. One more thing, if you develop BW films yourself and after drying have slightly bent or curling negs, keep the already dried film for at least 24 hours tightly rolled with the emulsion side outside (against the natural curl). This way you get very flat film stripes, which are easy to scan and you don't need the ANR glass inserts. This was a good tip from someone at another forum and I found it to be quite helpful. Cheers, Gabor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernmelder Posted April 14, 2009 Share #25 Posted April 14, 2009 Gordon, if your V750 works the same way as my V700 (as I remember the only difference between both models is the coating of the scanning optics) you need to use the option "film holder" when using film holder. Using this option, the scanner switches to the high resolution lens, which focuses to the height of the film holder. If you de-select this option and switch to "area guide" then the scanner uses the low resolution lens, which is focused to the glass plate (roughly 2mm below the film holder) Gabor, where in the software is that function? I guess it is only for the V7xx models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted April 15, 2009 Share #26 Posted April 15, 2009 Gabor, where in the software is that function? I guess it is only for the V7xx models? I use the newest Version of the Epson Scan software (but don't know which build because I am at work right now) and this option (thumbnails) is a very small checkbox right below the large "Preview" button. You might have to switch to "Professional" mode to be able to see it ! If you can't find it, I can take a screen shot later after work and mail it to you. Cheers, Gabor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted April 15, 2009 Share #27 Posted April 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, the thumbnail option is a bit tricky to find, but it is the way to have access to the whole scanned area. I just use the thumbnail preview to do a low-res scan in order to have a general idea of the whole set before the actual scannig. About the scanning options (un-sharp mask, ICE, color correction, histograms, etc), what are your general preferences? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted April 15, 2009 Share #28 Posted April 15, 2009 Yes, the thumbnail option is a bit tricky to find, but it is the way to have access to the whole scanned area. I just use the thumbnail preview to do a low-res scan in order to have a general idea of the whole set before the actual scannig. About the scanning options (un-sharp mask, ICE, color correction, histograms, etc), what are your general preferences? In my case, I only use unsharp-mask (set to medium) and leave all other checkboxes clear. I never use ICE, and have disabled this auto-exposure function in the options menue. Exposure, histograms (levels) I do later in PS Elements. All my scans are either in 4800 dpi (135) or 3200 dpi (120) and either in 16bit grey or 24bit color depth. I save all scans as JPG with 100% quality. Using these settings, I get scans which can be very well printed on my Epson Maxart PX-5500 (It is the Japanese model name) up to A3 size. Cheers, Gabor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernmelder Posted April 15, 2009 Share #29 Posted April 15, 2009 In my case, I only use unsharp-mask (set to medium) and leave all other checkboxes clear. I never use ICE, and have disabled this auto-exposure function in the options menue. Exposure, histograms (levels) I do later in PS Elements. All my scans are either in 4800 dpi (135) or 3200 dpi (120) and either in 16bit grey or 24bit color depth. I save all scans as JPG with 100% quality. Using these settings, I get scans which can be very well printed on my Epson Maxart PX-5500 (It is the Japanese model name) up to A3 size. Cheers, Gabor Well, I have the V500 and scan also with the unsharp masking tool set to medium. The rest of the boxes is blank and the resolution set in the Epson software is 2400 for me, on 16-bit grey. But, Gabor, as I stated before, I guess the V500's software does not have that switch between the lenses. Simply because the V500 just has one - as far as I know. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Ouw, and I just discovered your little tutorial how to use the ANR inserts (over on rff). Looks quite good. I play with the thought of getting those for my V500, too. Could you explain a bit more how you put those rubber strips in between? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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