Digital BW, The Print

Thanks, Jim, for the informative links. I have heard that film 
scanners that use a flourescent light source may be better for 
minimizing grain. Can anyone confirm this?

Ed Metz

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "jim0266" 
<jim0266@y...> wrote:
> --- 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/