Digital BW, The Print

I purchased a Nikon Coolscan V recently and I am
extremely happy.  I was using an Epson 2450 prior to
that, and I can tell you that the difference is very
significant when it comes to print quality!

Grain isn't a problem.


--- Tim Goodwin <tgvoz@...> wrote:
> Hello
> 
> Would anyone happen to know where I might be able to
> download a scan 
> of a 35mm B&W negative done with a Nikon CoolScan V
> at 4000dpi with 
> optimum settings ?
> 
> I am trying to determine how much of an improvement
> in the final 
> output to my Epson 1270 using MIS VM inks the
> CoolScan will make. I 
> am currently using an Epson Perfection 1200 with the
> transparency 
> adapter and scanning at 1200dpi. I am looking to
> improve 
> sharpness/crispness and smoothness.
> 
> I realize that the CoolScan V is a  significant
> improvement over the 
> Epson 1200 as far as capture goes but I am wondering
> just how much of 
> an improvement I can expect in the final print
> considering I will 
> more than likely have to correct for the grain at
> the cost of 
> sharpness. I would also like to discover how much of
> a role the 
> limitations of my Epson 1270 are playing and having
> a scan from the 
> CoolScan would help with this a great deal.
> 
> To someone like me the $600. price tag on the Nikon
> CoolScan V is a 
> whole lotta money. Before I invest this kind of
> money in a film 
> scanner I really need to know just how much of an
> improvement I can 
> expect in my final print.
> 
> I should also add that I currently use Genuine
> Fractals to enlarge my 
> scans to 13x19 before printing and unless I discover
> a reason not to 
> would probably do the same with the scans from the
> Nikon. So, I would 
> be using the 4000dpi scan mode simply for getting
> the highest 
> resolution scan without regard for enlarging.
> 
> I have investigated having a lab scan just one of my
> negatives and 
> they wanted $40., and there are no rental facilities
> in my area.
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Tim
> 


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