Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com,
"naturalphoto2001" <emetz45@h...> wrote:
> I am new here and hope that this isn't too off topic, but my goal is 
> to produce quality inkjet prints from 35mm B&W negatives. I intend 
> to use a "classic" silver film, such as Tri-X or HP5 and am 
> generally aware of the associated problems with grain when scanning 
> these films. If (perhaps a BIG IF) I can get acceptable scans from 
> these negs, I plan on printing on either a 1280 or 2200 and expect 
> to investigate the carbon inks.
> 
> My preliminary tests with a Minolta Dimage III were quite 
> frightening, but I am beginning to learn how to minimize the grain 
> using Neat Image and other Photoshop methods. My question is for 
> anyone out there working with similar films, formats and methods.
> 
> What scanners and workflow methods are gving you great results? 
> Scanners that I would consider in my price range are the Minolta 
> Dimage IV, 5400 or maybe even the MultiPro; the Artixscan 4000tf; or 
> the Nikon 5000ED. Thanks in advance for any insights.
> 
> Ed Metz

Please see http://www.jimarnold.org/4000tf/ and
http://www.jimarnold.org/1280/