Digital BW, The Print

> I'm curious about your experience with the Nikon 8000 and the
> glass-covered holder.  I have heard conflicting reports.  It does
> solve the DOF problem, but some have said that the Newton-ring
> problem is bad and/or that the glass doesn't allow quite as
> sharp a scan.  I'm not concerned about dust.  I have been trying
> to track down some special anit-reflective glass (not etched!) to
> replace the glass in the Nikon holder.  Thanks!

I don't notice any practical difference in sharpness between the glass and
regular holders. The only Newton ring problem I've had was when I scanned
some colour film that was left in the holder for a day and a half. If Newton
rings do show up, Nikon provides some spacers that should help. That being
said, I've never had a need to use the spacers.

I scan mostly B&W negs, which means I can't use ICE and must spend a bit
more time cleaning dust off the negs and glass, but that's about the only
drawback I've come across.