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Quentin

I used Lasersoft with the Epson. Did you compare the Vuescan with Lasersoft? I think the Epson does a very good job for slides that are not too dense or contrasty, however, the difference...

For what its worth, first impressions sometimes are wrong. Last week I praised the 4990 and my initial impression was that it was superior to the Microtek 1800f. Upon further analysis I find that I...

David

I downloaded the demo version of Lasersoft Ai and it includes multisampling like you noted. The multisampling does help reduce noise in the shadow areas as Michael alluded to. Just to make...

Daniel

It has me wondering as well. I purchased the 1800f when it first came out, was it improved at a later time? In any case between the 4990 and the 1800f there is no comparison as far as...

David

Thanks for responding to my question on multisampling. It seems clear that the standard software version does not have this feature.

Ken

Where can I post some sample shots?

Paul

There are some 10% coupons out there off a single purchase. I received one in the mail about a week ago. You might want to look around. I think you'll be as surprised as I was. Good luck.
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Wow! For scanning 4x5's the quality is very close to if not equal to the Imacon. The shadow detail is unreal, dmax is very high. No comparison to the Epson 4870, despite what others say, my...

Will...a very creative solution!! Hadn't thought of that.

Thanks to everyone, I am bit more encouraged about my filters. I am going to try the dremel and tape the area as Graeme suggested. The filters are really fun to work with and I cannot express too...

Guys, thanks for the feedback. As much as I dislike the idea of cutting a filter, it seems like the best solution. I will try raising the front standard first. ADG, do you think I could use a Dremel...

I must be missing something here, but when I put the graduated neutral density filter in its slot, the bottom of the filter hits the bed of my Linhof V and does not allow proper positioning....

Ron

I own the Microtek 1800f, it is several years old so I don't know if they have changed since. I recently used an Epson 4870 and the quality was superior to my 1800, sharper and better shadow...

Interesting comment from a French discussion group:

Roughly translated: a French magazine "Photographe" latest issue did a review on the 4990 and found that 6 x 7 scans were indistinguishable...

There is an excellent review from a French source. Comparisons between scans from the 4990, 4870 and 3200. If you can't read French you can still appreciate the scans, just bear in mind that gauche...

John

I have my slides scanned by the Slideprinter in Denver for print sizes of 30x40. The detail and color is stunning, extremely sharp. File size is usually around 90 mb, not more. I would say...

Scott

I have to agree with Eugene. March-April is a very good time. Not to hot, fewer tourists and the light in both of the lower and upper antelope slot canyons is good. I don't believe flash...

Ken

Yes, the Imacon scans are done by a lab. I do most of my scanning for web with a Microtek 1800f and even that is a vast improvement over the Epson. Not as sharp, but the color and contrast...

I recently purchased the 4870 and although the scans are very sharp, my impression was the color, saturation and overall punch for most slides was inadequate. If you going through all the work of...

Daniel

I've been to both Monument Valley and Antelope several times with my large format rig and tripod. You pay daily fees or permits. In the case of Antelope in runs around $20.00 and Monument...

I shot medium format for a couple years and for the last two years have shot large format. My medium format was a Mamiya 7II with excellent glass. The difference in quality and tonality is quite...

A couple of years ago Moab didn't have medium format film, so chances are next to none that they will have medium.

On a recent trip to Naples, Italy I went to the Piscina Mirabilis near Bacoli, outside of Naples. This is a huge underground storage facility for water built by the ancient Romans. It looks like a...

The shutter speed does change with the different settings on my Nikon 300 f9. The T and B work, but otherwise all other shutter speeds seem to be at the highest. Any suggestions other than ship it to...

I need to admend my statement and confirm what Brian reported. If you shoot in the vertical position than the front rails do appear in the image. However, by raising the front standard about half an...

Scott

I use the Nikon 90 SW and the 110 xl on the Linhof Tech V and shoot without any of the above mentioned adjustments. I do not use a center filter for either and the images seem very even....

Camping out in the Tetons for several days waiting for the clouds to clear, it was December. When the perfect sunrise shot at Snake River opened up, the first Velvia Quickload pulled out of the...

I know this may seem like splitting hairs, but is anyone familiar with how the Rodenstock apo-ronar 300mm f9 compares with the Nikkor m 300 f9. The lens will be used on a Linhof Tech V. Thanks.