Re: filmscanners: Advancing frames in Silverfast

2001-10-02 Thread Wire Moore
There¹s a button next to the preview window that has an icon that's a grid of little squares; near the calibration button. Works like Insight¹s selector. Wire on 10/1/01 7:24 PM, Alan Eckert at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a dumb question: Polacolar Insight has a button to pick which frame

RE: filmscanners: VueScan 7.1.17 Available

2001-10-02 Thread Julian Robinson
. I've played with all the Vuescan settings for HOURS and HOURS, but I just can't seem to get a nice, rich scan without dragging it in to Photoshop. I've also had the same problems with over brightness, but have been able to work around that issue as you and some of the other posters have

filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread Mark Otway
Hi there, I'm not sure if this list is particularly active, but I thought I'd join/post my question anyway... I'm currently looking to buy a 35mm negative/film scanner. My primary requirements are: 1. To digitally aquire photos for use on the web 2. To store hi-res copies of my photographs on

Re: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread Maris V. Lidaka, Sr.
I would look at scanners with Digital ICE or other dust and scratch removal features - e.g. the Nikons, some of the Minoltas, the Acer 2740, and I believe Polaroid. It must have an IR (infrared) channel to do this. Especially with your old negatives you will find it very helpful and it will

filmscanners: Quantum Mechanic

2001-10-02 Thread Roger Smith
Has anyone used Quantum Mechanic Pro or Lite, (http://www.camerabits.com/QM2.html), who would care to comment on their experiences, pro or con? QM is described as a Photoshop plug-in which reduces noise and artifacts in digital cameras (and scanned images). I downloaded the

Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

2001-10-02 Thread Robert E. Wright
Can't really say about Polacolor, but in Photoshop you Control_mouse_click the dropper. rew - Original Message - From: Gerry Kaslowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 7:40 PM Subject: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram What am I doing wrong that I

Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

2001-10-02 Thread Gerry Kaslowski
Nope Polacolor has eyedropper buttons on the histogram, but mine are always greyed out. - Original Message - From: Robert E. Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:28 AM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram Can't really say

Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

2001-10-02 Thread Ian Lyons
Gerry, the Eye-dropper tools are only activated when you move to the CURVES tab. However, if you have chosen to embed the Photoshop working space in the image file the command is disabled (it would clash with IQA). Ian Lyons http://www.computer-darkroom.com From: Gerry Kaslowski [EMAIL

filmscanners: Nikon 4000ED, Vuescan and SilverFast

2001-10-02 Thread Bob Shomler
Nice plug for Vuescan and SilverFast from Bruce Fraser on page 4 of his article: Cleaning Up with the Nikon Super Coolscan 4000 ED www.creativepro.com/story/review/14539.html?cprose=2-39 If you really want a workflow that relies on raw scanning, you may be better served by

Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

2001-10-02 Thread John D. Horton
- Original Message - From: Ian Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 1:13 PM Subject: Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram What does IQA stand for? Thank you John Horton Gerry, the

Re: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread GNUNEMAKER
Polariod 4000 - Around $500 with rebate - great deal at 4000dpi

RE: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

2001-10-02 Thread Hemingway, David J
IQA is the proprietary image processing core of Insight.(I)mage (Q)uality (A)ssured David -Original Message- From: John D. Horton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

filmscanners: Bruce Fraser Reviews Nikon 4000ED

2001-10-02 Thread Enoch's Vision, Inc. (Cary Enoch R...)
Excellent objective review: http://www.creativepro.com/printerfriendly/story/14539.html Cary Enoch Reinstein aka Enoch's Vision, Inc., Peach County, Georgia http://www.enochsvision.com/, http://www.bahaivision.com/ -- Behind all these manifestations is the one radiance, which shines through

filmscanners: Thanks to David Hemingway/Polaroid/Silverfast

2001-10-02 Thread GNUNEMAKER
Wanted to let the list know that David, Polaroid and Silverfast have shown exceptional customer service and dedication in helping me resolve some operator errors with the purchase of my SS4000. Although we on the list are generally grateful to all that assist us, I thought these folks

Re: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread Denise E. Kissinger
Active is an understatement! - Original Message - From: Mark Otway [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 3:15 AM Subject: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions? Hi there, I'm not sure if this list is particularly active, but I

filmscanners: SS4000

2001-10-02 Thread Andrew G. Martelon
For the list's information, I ordered the SS4000 on 9/20/01 from ecost for $699.99. After rebate price ( if and when received) 500 bucks. I really wanted a MF scanner, as I currently shoot both 35mm and 6 x 7. I thought this would get me a jump on thousands of slides I have accumulated for 30

RE: filmscanners: SS4000

2001-10-02 Thread Hemingway, David J
Andrew, The scanner works fine on ME. I use it on ME myself frequently. Most any inexpensive SCSI card that runs on ME will do. I would expect you would not have to pay more than $60. David -Original Message- From: Andrew G. Martelon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday,

Re: filmscanners: SS4000

2001-10-02 Thread Andrew G. Martelon
Thanks David, I can hardly wait to fire my scanner up. Hemingway, David J wrote: Andrew, The scanner works fine on ME. I use it on ME myself frequently. Most any inexpensive SCSI card that runs on ME will do. I would expect you would not have to pay more than $60. David

Re: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread geoff murray
Hi all, I have a question for David Hemingway. I wonder why the price for the SS4000 is still set at AU$2304.00 retail in Australia. This converts to US$1116.00. Is there a good reason for this David? Geoff Murray www.geoffmurray.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

RE: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread Hemingway, David J
Geoff, Probably not a real good reason. Each market prices differently and that is usually based on the price it get from the US. When we drop the price sometimes trickle down isn't to efficient but I am glad you asked. I will pass it along to the folks that Can make a difference. Will let you

Re: filmscanners: New film scanner - buying suggestions?

2001-10-02 Thread geoff murray
Thanks for your reply David, having access to someone like yourself is VERY useful and well appreciated. To me it would definitely make the difference in making the choice between buying two equal products. Back up service is more important than a lot of manufacturers realise. Look forward to

Re: filmscanners: Polacolor Histogram

2001-10-02 Thread Gerry Kaslowski
At 08:13 PM 10/2/01 +0100, you wrote: Gerry, the Eye-dropper tools are only activated when you move to the CURVES tab. However, if you have chosen to embed the Photoshop working space in the image file the command is disabled (it would clash with IQA). Ian Lyons