Hi Luben, There's something I don't understand. You mention 3600ppi color scans yield a file of about 25mb for preview and web. That seems very small. You should have a file a lot closer to 100mb. Then you ask about scanning B&W negatives. Even those should be more than 25mb with a 16bit scan. So, lets first start with what it is you're scanning and what scanner you're using for your quality work.
The Epson is a terrible scanner for 35mm negs, especially if you want ant decent quality. Shel > [Original Message] > From: luben karavelov > Regarding the scans, I use my Epson 3170 only for preview (in the place > of contact copies) and for preparing images for the web. I have made > digital print of one of the big files (3600dpi, 25MB, 16bits color) and > I am realy disapointed of the quality (comparing it to the silver prints > I made myself). Because I have made the print (20x30cm) in a studio here > in Sofia with very good reputation, I am inclined to think that the > quality of the scan is not good. If someone could share some tips in > scanning B&W negatives I will be very thankfull.
