Re: [Digital BW] BW 35mm scanner: Canon 4000 or Microtek 4000
2002-08-31 by Jerry Olson
Ah, but I use color film and convert to black and white. That way you can use fare, ice, etc. Once the image is in the computer, you'd have a very hard time telling which film it was shot on. Especially once you make any adjustments. Jerry Rick Schiller wrote:
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> > I appreciate the head's up from all on the Microtek as they do make the > hardware for the Polaroid. I've done some test scans with the Nikon 4000 & > Nikon IVED. I thought them fine scanners but almost too sharp as they > picked up every little imperfection. I also got some test scans with the > Canon 4000 and they are too sharp. With faster but fine-grained films such > as TMY thought the Canon was emphasizing the grain too much and made the > scans unuseable whereas the Nikons kept grain to a minimum. > > I understand there is a different light source with the Polaroid/Microtek > that may be more suitable for BW silver-emulsion films. I'll check this > out further. > > RIck > > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, Bookmarks, Polls and other resources as they are often being updated. The page is at: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or you wish to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership preferences by visiting this same page. > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > - Include your full name with your message. > - Include the address of your website, if you have one. > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages to keep them short. > - As the topic of a thread changes remember to change the subject header. > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or "flames." > - Complete your Yahoo profile. > - Before posting a question, search the message archives and the various resources on the homepage. > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/