Hello,
How does this film scanner work with black and white film? I've heard pros and cons.
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Nikon coolscan V ED film scanner query
Started by silver, Apr 07 2007 04:59 AM
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 01:22 PM
silver, on Apr 7 2007, 05:59 AM, said:
Hello,
How does this film scanner work with black and white film? I've heard pros and cons.
How does this film scanner work with black and white film? I've heard pros and cons.
Silver,
I have an answer for you, based on my experiences. I scanned a film, Ilford FP4+, 125 speed, but I did not use proper settings and my scan was not good - it's all in your settings. You must turn off ICE, which is a grain and scratch enhancer setting. This is even in the scan manual, I found it, after friends also advised me to turn it off. After I did that, I had a scan that was fine and represented my negative image realistically with contrast, blacks, etc., and I printed it with an Epson R3800 printer using "Advanced Black and White" on glossy paper, and it was a gorgeous print. I was very pleased. I used the Nikon Coolscan V ED for the scan. I have it in my gallery at:
http://www.nikonians-images.com/galleries/...=500&page=1
I obtain very fine results also with color films, Velvia 50, 100F, Provia 100, etc., scanned and printed on the R3800.
Good luck, Debra
