Digital BW, The Print

Don,

I'm now using a Nikon 8000 to scan my MF negatives.  I think it is a very
nice machine.  The drums might be marginally better, but I'd want the GEM
grain-removal program on one -- which may not exist.  Grain is now my main
limiting factor, not resolution.  I also find the glass carrier necessary
for standard B&W film.

I used a flatbed for some time (until the 8000 was released).  For 16x20
inch prints, my Epson 1600 was simply inadequate -- at least for directly
scanning MF negatives.  So, for a few years I used an internegative and
scanned that.  A Kodak 7302 8x10 film can be processed in Xtol full strength
for 4-6 minutes, in a tray under a safelight, just like enlarging paper.
Then the flatbeds with transparency adapters can make very good digital
files.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com



  -----Original Message-----
  From: donpreisler@... [mailto:donpreisler@...]
  Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 7:43 AM
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Medium Format--Rangefinders


   ...  what is the scanner of choice among this
  group for 2 1/4 negatives and slides?

   ...




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