O.K., I've googled myself nearly to death.

I think I just need a starting point.

Can anyone point me to a good B&W scanning workflow? I have existing B&W (Tri-X) negs I need to scan--perhaps eighty or more negatives. Don't want to overlook something simple.

I know there are a variety of ways to do most everything ... I'm using a Microtek i900 (with SilverFast--speaking of SilverFast: What the heck is a "Q-Factor"? If I have a certain file size scanned at different "Q-factors" will there be a difference between the two?)).

Scan in at 48 bit RGB? As positive or negative? Using one channel (green) and desaturating seems to look good. What about 16 vs. 8 bit. I read that I should do most manipulation in 16 bit. I'm a little confused about when to convert--and notice that some functions in PhotoShop don't seem to work in 16 bit.

Like I said, I need a starting point...

Thanks!

--Darin

www.darinboville.com