Digital BW, The Print

Hi John!
I have tried scanning both and it seems to come out the same.  No, I 
am not using any processing of the negative in the Vuescan software.  
I will look for an RGB Mono option.  Also, I will try again using the 
exact suggestions being provided by you and others.

I know how to use levels and curves but what gets me is that these 
b&w scans do not have enough dynamic range in the file once opened in 
Photoshop to produce a good image.  I know the range was there 
because I saw it in the preview in Vuescan + I have produced images 
from these same negatives before in a wet darkroom.  Weird!!!

Bruce


>It can be an uphill battle getting a decent scan from anything. Are 
>you scanning in greyscale or RGB. (try RGB) Also, in my scanning 
>software i have the option of using RGB Mono (black and white). It 
>gives me a positive RGB bw scan. You might have something similar in 
>your software. Without anymore info I don't know what to suggest
>ps: after you invert the image in PS is it then looking to dark or 
>is it to dark as a negative. Also what type of b+w film are you 
>using, are you using any processing stuff in you scanning software >
(like sharpening or noise and scratch reduction stuff)

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>John Aaron
>Modernage Photo Service