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    Re: Scanning 8x10 Negatives

    Was not aware there was even a driver for Win 8 or 10!
  2. Re: Epson V-700 scanner will not talk with new IMac M 1 computer

    Try plugging your USB cable into a different port.
  3. Re: Is a Transparency that was Exposed Backwards Salvageable?

    FWIW, some scanner drivers (especially Microtek i900) doesn't matter whether emulsion is down or up. The software auto corrects.

    Would certainly not trash any negatives (or scans of same) due to...
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    Re: Retouching Software advice needed.

    LZW compression (your 70) is the standard for many software's.
    Changing compression (while saving) to NONE likely the your original size (76).
  5. Re: Scanning Workflows - Your Best Tips & Tricks!

    Even with film in a holder, the scanned image will not likely be perfectly straight.
    Requiring rotation and the percentage of rotation may vary widely.
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    Re: Scanning resolution

    300 PPI is actual size of the 8 x 10. 7 or 8 times that is sort of overkill, IMO 600 PPI is plenty for an 8 x 10.
    I've only scanned a few 8 x 10s, however 3k in B&W of 5 x 7s and 3 x 4s, which were...
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    Re: Question relative scanner performance

    KMiller,
    You may purchase some 8 X 10 plastic sheets (approx $15-20) from a machinists supply that are .080 thick (among other thickness').
    If you cut them yourself it'll be messy. Some...
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    Re: Question relative scanner performance

    the i900's were built for professionals and durability.
    Granted they are slower than LED's but they are workhorses,
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    Re: Question relative scanner performance

    KMiller,
    If you don't have any film holders?
    The holders for the 8700, i800 and i900 are identical although they may be a different color (doesn't matter).
    Somebody is selling film holders...
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    Re: Question relative scanner performance

    KMiller, I was referring to the glass platen (lower drawer) and not the reflective (top) glass.
    Try elevating the film with something of slight thickness (discussed here many, many times).

    Don't...
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    Re: Question relative scanner performance

    I had terrible results scanning on the glass on both the i800 (comparable to your 8700) & i900.
    Perhaps if the file was elevated (discussed in this group much) results would be better.
    Using the...
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    Re: Microtek 1800f or Epson V850 ?

    njaimo,
    For your B&W 4 X 5's I believe you'd be pleased with the results.
    Make sure you try the different film settings (brand and ASA speed) to determine what works best for your film....
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    Re: Microtek 1800f or Epson V850 ?

    Sorry. You did state B&W
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    Re: Microtek 1800f or Epson V850 ?

    There's a bunch of old thread (some as far back as 2007) in this forum on both the Microtek i800 and i900.
    The newest model with LED's is the 9800.
    i800 1200dpi max
    i900 3200dpi max
    9800 says...
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    Clueless in Scanatlte

    First, not a newcomer to scanning. Been doing so intensively for more than twenty years.
    Complete scanning of 9 of 14 years of photos from a horse race track. approx 15k.
    Took an eight month break....
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    Re: Epson V750 and V850

    Richard,
    Approx six years ago, did a project that included some some 3 x 4 negs.
    Had a a machinist friend create an adapter that fit into my 4 x 5 holder using machinsts plastic. that was...
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    Re: Epson V700 problems

    https://web.archive.org/web/20190512031602/https://itg.beckman.illinois.edu/visualization_laboratory/equipment/2Dscanning/manuals/prv7phpg.pdf
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    Re: Next step up from Epson scanners

    Artixscan is the newer name
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    Re: Next step up from Epson scanners

    Not that I'm aware of. In 2011 I downloaded all the drivers that were available. Have blank folders for 7_32 & 7_64.
    If your able to locate a 7_64 driver it may work on the W10.
    Don't recall if I...
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    Re: Next step up from Epson scanners

    Back up
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    Re: Next step up from Epson scanners

    IMO these scanners offer superb prices for quality work.
    One recently listed on eBay for $1 and $59 Shipping (excessive) ended with no bids. Included everything from original box except one of the...
  22. Re: endless external HD shuffle – RAID 1, 5, or RAID unecessary?

    Considering the large file sizes that are discussed here, discs for BU (even the newer Triple Layer Blu Rays (100gig) are not viable.
    CD 650 meg
    DVD Single Layer 4.7 gig
    DVD Dual 8.5 gig
    Blu Ray...
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    Re: Scanning with Infanview

    Alan,
    thanks for your input.

    All software's use the scanner driver for the actual scanning (in this instance Microtek ScanImage), however the driver doesn't store the image in the...
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    Re: Scanning with Infanview

    Patrick,
    In ten days (and an approx 250 dual-scans) and since changing the setting, this issue has not occurred a single time. Thanks so much.
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    Re: Scanning with Infanview

    Patrick,
    Just wanted to thank you again.
    Will have to wait and see when/if it happens again (been being more careful with the mouse buttons).
    This is an intensive project.
    Had not...
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    Re: Scanning with Infanview

    Many thanks Patrick.
    Don't recall if I tried that. Will give it a go.

    One problem is that Ifranview doesn't retain the settings because the scan file sizes are so large. It won't even retain the...
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    Scanning with Infanview

    Apologize if this is off topic.
    I've used Ifranview as my initial scan software for more than ten years. Tens of thousands of scans.
    A month ago began a project to scan an approximate 30k in A120...
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    Re: Film holder question from a beginner

    try a google on 'APS film holders'
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    Re: Epson flatbed film folder dimensions???

    Microtek film holders are occasionally available on eBay.
    Film holders for the i900 & i800 are identical with the exception of their color i900 (black) and i800 (white).
    If your interested in an...
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    Re: Room lighting affect scanner?

    Many thanks Doug.
    The scanner that was bad was cleaned three times in past 6-7 weeks (I've been unusually active in scanning during same period).

    The new scanner glass also required cleaning,...
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    Re: Room lighting affect scanner?

    Many thanks.

    Duh! Knew there was a simple answer ;)

    FWIW, after turning the light off there was no difference in shade.

    Replaced the scanner with a spare-new (same brand and model) and the...
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    Room lighting affect scanner?

    Embarrassed to admit that I don't know this.

    My image scans (in past weeks after a two-year inactivity) are coming through rather light (as compared to the printed source).

    I've a 48" overhead...
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    Re: Options for scanning 4x5 negs

    During 2013, I had a project where I was to scan some 12k in B&W negatives. After scanning just under 3k mis-communications ended the project.
    I purchased four Microtek Scanmaker i900. (There are...
  34. Re: A3 scanners Microtek 9800XL, Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL anybody working with ?

    You should be able to download drivers (possibly some other software's) from the Microtek website
  35. Re: A3 scanners Microtek 9800XL, Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL anybody working with ?

    Perhaps if you provide more details that are specific to any issues you may be having, other will be able to assist you.

    Are your issues specific to A3 (8 x 10) negatives?
    Are your issues...
  36. Re: How do I transfer programs and files to new computer?

    FWIW, this inquiry is very troubling to me!
    If your not aware of how to transfer the files, than it also states that you do NOT have backup procedures in place for your precious photo files.
    I'd...
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    Re: Replacing Scanner Glass - Epson v700

    Generally speaking on scanners the calibration and most sensitive areas are the upper-right-corner. Check the manual for the 700 and see if that is so. If so, than a blemish on the lower right may...
  38. Re: What to do with an old Microtek Scanmaker 5?

    I've three I-900's and they are real work horses and do nice work.
    They are rather expensive to ship as they are quite heavy.
    Most used ones don't come with the calibrating strips, and generally...
  39. Re: Anyone seen this scanning setup?

    Have a pro-photographer friend that is genius at making things.
    He had an old cradle off something, built a frame and added one of his cameras to it.
    Worked great
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    Re: Scanning 5x7 images

    Two years ago, I began a project where I was to scan some 12k in negatives (the project fell apart after 3k due to mis-communication). Having completed 3k.

    Some of the negatives were 4 x 5's and...
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