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Re: [Digital BW] Scan a roll at a time

2009-10-12 by Lew

Can you also tell me if, as these batch loaders feed individual slides 
into the scanner, the software makes any adjustments for exposure and/or 
contrast?
Thanks for your time.

Tina Manley wrote:
> At 06:04 AM 10/12/2009, you wrote:
>   
>> Well, unfortunately, I can't say 'expense is no object,' but could you
>> name one (or a few) such scanners?
>>     
>
> The Nikon LS5000 has a batch loader that you can use to scan 40 
> slides at a time.  It also has a bulk film loader that will scan a 
> whole uncut roll.  I prefer mounting all of my negatives in slide 
> mounts and using the bulk scanner.  I file my negatives in hanging 
> slide pages according to subject so it's easier for me to file 
> individual slides.  You can use Photoshop or Lightroom to print contact sheets.
>
> Tina
>
> Tina Manley
> www.tinamanley.com 
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