Digital BW, The Print

Hi Andre,

> > If you are technically inclined, than nothing beats the Leafscan 45
> for B&W
> > scanning.
>
> Hi Austin,
>
> How different is the Leafscan 45 from other scanners that one needs to
> be technically inclined to use it ? Are there others things involved
> beside putting the negative correctly on the drum ?

It is not a drum scanner, it is a CCD scanner.  It is a GPIB scanner on the
PC, and you need to be slightly technically inclined to set-up the GPIB.
Also, because it is an older scanner, it may need some lubrication/service,
of which documentation is readily available.

> Any source for manuals, film carriers/holders, drivers, and cables ?

Everything is readily available.  There is a yahoo group for the Leafscan:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Leafscan/

> And what about servicing or is this where one had to be technically
> inclined ?

It can be serviced, but since it is large and heavy, I suggest learning how
to do it your self.

*IF* anyone is inclined to get one, please ask me what to look for when
buying one of these.

Regards,

Austin