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2005-03-12 by photoian@comcast.net

Alan, what problems have you had scanning B&W negs on your 1680?
I scan 4x5 and 5x7 negs with no problem on mine. I haven't had a lot of success scanning 35 mm but I don't shoot much of that and I just assumed I was scanning with an inappropriate ppi. 

Ian



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   Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:06:16 -0700
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   From: "A. Huntley" <Alan.Huntley@...>
Subject: Re: Scanner & Scanning Software Question

David,

I use Silverfast Ai6 with my Epson Expression 1680 and have found, as others 
have previously stated on this list, that it's pretty much useless for 
scanning color and B&W negs. At least, that's my experience. Transparency 
film is not problem. So, I generally use Silverfast for slide film and 
Vuescan for B&W.

As for how to setup and use, visit Silverfast's website; they have many 
instructional movies available. If you feel that you need more help beyond 
what's available on the website and in the user manual, see if you can 
obtain a copy of Taz Tally's Silverfast: The Official Guide. It's not great 
for scanning help, but I found it useful for setting up the software; 
especially the color management stuff.

Hope this helps.

Alan Huntley

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