Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Tim 
Goodwin <tgvoz@p...> wrote:

> 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.

One of my reasons for choosing Minolta's 5400 for my scanning 
work several months back (in spite of already hearing rumors of 
Nikon's revamped line being on its way) was the prospect of 
largely, if not entirely, eliminating "interpolate" from my
day-to-day work regimen, as I strongly feel that *no* interpolation 
beats any form of interpolation, whichever algorithm one 
chooses. So far I think I've largely accomplished this, and have 
been happy with the results.  This is not to say the Nikon can't  
do the job for you, and do it well.

 
> 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.

Such an investigation often tends to put the cost of a decent film 
scanner in its proper perspective, IMO. ;-)

- Barrett