i scanned a few rolls of BW (some tmax100, some trix, some really old svema) on the nikon -- apart from the fact that ice is not working with it, i couldn't see anything to complain about. just make sure you save and edit all in 16 bit mode, otherwise all you'll have is 256 shades of grey.
mishka -----Original Message----- From: "Nick Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 18:16:19 -0000 Subject: Re: OT: Almost ready to by a scanner > > I have once scanned B&W with the nikon but not to very good effect. However the > negative was very thin as I'd used some > old chemicals to process it, something I don't do very often as I almost exclusively > use Fuji Velvia or Sensia 200 slide > film. > Best get the answer to this one from someone more experienced. > > Nick