It's an optical effect that comes from the proximity of the glass surface and the negative, and damn it I can't remember what it's called. (Newtonian Rings)? There is nothing wrong with your scanner. It just wasn't really designed for the type of scanning you're doing. (Scanning transparencies was an after thought).
At 09:27 PM 2/24/2003 -0500, you wrote:
I've been scanning 4X5 negs the last few days with my Epson 2450 and I'm getting a weird "pattern" on my scans that looks kinda like a fingerprint but it's definately not. I've tried scanning in the holder and flat on the glass with same results. Also tried 1800 as well as 2400 ppi, same prob. The patterns are showing up randomly in my scans. Havent tried going back to 35mm or 6X7 yet....
Anybody ever have this? Is my scanner broken? THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!
Sample scan, cropped showing problem:
http://jcoconnell.com/temp/apartment02p.jpg
BTW, I just got a Schneider 90mm/F8 S. A. wide angle for my 4X5 and this lens kicks some serious ass!!
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