Digital BW, The Print

Doug Stockdale wrote:

> I noted a remark by Paul regarding his use of the Nikon 8000 
> scanner, which I also use for scanning both 6x6cm color and 6x7cm 
> color b& w film. Is there a discussion group for the Nikon 8000 film 
> scanner? 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coolscan8000-9000/

> 
> The equipment manual is thin and I have had some issues with 
> capturing the highlights in my scan files and I am looking for some 
> help. The color film has great latitude and I know that I am placing 
> my highlights on zone VIII and the resulting scanned file historgram 
> ends up off the scale (Zone X or beyond). I belive the issue is the 
> software adjustments after the pre-scan. Not sure how to make the 
> neccessary adjustments. (Also issues with getting the film really 
> flat for the scan, but save that grip for another day)

There are some clipping issues on negatives with NikonScan. 
Either scan as positive and reverse in PS or get third party 
software. I like Vuescan and the multi sampling feature is now 
improved + it has the long exposure feature. That takes care 
of most films.

Wet mounting is the best in my opinion.

                    --
           Ernst Dinkla


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