Digital BW, The Print

Julian, all my tests indicate that Mirandas action produces sharper
results than Genuine fractals. Not by much, but noticeable. You are
right about the file sizes.

Jerry

Julian Thomas wrote:
> 
> But the Miranda action doesn't reduce the size of the archive file  and uses
> PS bicubic interpolation which gives softer results on many subjects (I've
> tried it).
> 
> Julian
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Olson" <jerryolson@...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 5:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] scanners
> 
> > No. The coolscan 4000 is a 35mm scanner.
> >
> > Fred Miranda's Stair Step action filter is slightly better than genuine
> > fractals, ten times faster, and only costs $9.50 from his site,
> fredmiranda.com
> >
> > Try it, you'll love it!
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Tim Timmermans wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., Jerry Olson
> > > <jerryolson@r...> wrote:
> > > > Canon's lens on that scanner was rated the sharpest lens of any
> > > desktop
> > > > scanner by one of the pro photo mags about 8 months ago. Quality
> > > wise,
> > > > the nikon 4000 and canon 4000 are very close. Check the software
> > > > packages before you buy to see if each gives you what you need.
> > > >
> > > > Jerry
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > I like that GF is packaged with nikon but I can get the canon (grey
> > > Market) for $700 something on ebay so I can just buy GF. DOes the
> > > nikon scan larger than 35mm though. that's the question.
> > >
> > > Tim
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