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From: "ILyons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: Group Scan site has posted SS4000 scans
> > I never thought that the group scanning exercise was something
> > that would become the basis for choosing a scanner. I *hope*
> > people don't use the information that way.
>
> Unless it is explicitly stated it should NOT be viewed in this way then they
> will do exactly that.
>
When people ask what scanner to buy, the most often referenced website is
Tony's.
But he uses only one single slide to make his tests and determinations. And
the tests are done by unknown people with unknown skill levels using undefined
parameters. They can do whatever they want with the scan and use unknown or
different software for each unit.
Sharpness is commented on using a slide that has unknown inherent resolution.
Not even a simple resolution target is scanned to check resolution. Noise
comments are wholly subjective and only after some unknown person has fiddled
with curves in an undefined way. Most scans have horrible color due to the
operator doing unknown things to it.
And there are no tests scanning negatives. How can any site claiming to rate
scanners not even look at negative performance? There are no quantifiable
tests performed. Everything is subjective.
This list goes on but if this isn't the very definition of test methodology
that is full of holes I don't know what is. Why doesn't it get your "this
site is harmful if used for selecting a scanner" stamp ????
Seems like a double standard to me.
Anyway, I think the group scan site is going to be GREAT. Alan deserves a lot
of credit for getting it off the ground and, since it's a lot of work, even
more credit for keeping it running.
Byron
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