Digital BW, The Print

Thanks Peter. I'm using Vuescan and the 'manual focus' option defaults to 0
butI'm not sure if this is the 0 position. Ed at Vuescan doesn't know
either. With Silverfast it is  a straight analogue with the Epson settings.
Any ideas??

julian
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From: <plindman@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 6:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] 1680 and AN glass


> Julian,
> This is my preferred method of scanning with the
> 1680 and 4x5 negs. I place the negs emulsion down
> on the scanner glass. AN glass on top pressed
> against the negative. I occassionally have Newtons
> rings doing this.I think as a result of static charge.
> Clean both the neg and glass with anti-static cloth.
> Focus has not been a problem. I use the 0 setting
> (not the 2.5mm). I wish the 1680 had variable focus
> like the 1640XL.
> Be sure to use the correct side of the AN glass too.
> Peter Lindman
> > I've just ordered some AN glass for use with my 1680 ( i want that cool
> > black border!). I know their have been some problems with the 2450 and
> > focussing, but has anyone tried this with a 1680?
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