Re: filmscanners: Scanner resolution (was: BWP seeks scanner)

[Richard <soho@eircom.net>]

> I have to agree with Dan that the Leaf 45 scan is quite visibly different
> than the Nikon (I'm using a HItachi 19" shadow-mask monitor, BTW), and on
> first look does seem superior to Nikon's. The question is whether such
> differences are meaningful at these resolutions, and whether one scan can be
> made to look like the other through some not-too-hysterical manipulation vis
> Photoshop, NikonScan 3.0/3.1 or whatever. I'm also very, very close to
> buying the Coolscan 4000, and admit to being a bit concerned over reports by
> some users that its scans tend to be n the dark side, with limited shadow
> detail. On the other hand, after querying a number of people several have
> responded that PS lets you extract that detail (through Levels & Curves),
> and that overall they are quite pleased with the quality of Nikon's output.
> So I'll probably bite, pending any substantially convincing argument to the
> contrary.
> 
> 
> best...aa (Louisville, KY)
> 
> 

Open the Leafscan image in PS and see if you can get approximately close to
the Nikon scan. I couldn't

I've been thinking about the Nikon 4000ED too, so it was interesting for me
to see the comparison.
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Regards

Richard

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