Michael Heald
23-Apr-2006, 17:26
Hello! With assistance from the recommendations from folks in this forum, I've made my first steps in learning how to scan and manipulate 4x5 negatives .
I am looking to see if someone could scan two negatives for me with an Epson 4990 scanner to help me to evaluate what equipment will best meet my needs for a digital large format work flow.
I will try to determine what type of new scanner and printer I would need for the type and amount of prints I expect to make (or whether I even need new equipment as opposed to sending out the negatives for scanning and printing after I adjust them on them on my computer .)
I plan on usnig one B&W negative and one color negative. I'll scan each with my Microtek 5900, an Epson 4990, and a drum scan (such as from West Coast Imaging) at 2400 spi and 8 bit depth. I'll optimize each with Elements 2 with the Hidden Power of Elements (which I have) as well as Photoshop (which I'll have a colleague help me with). I'll have each digital file printed to a size of 8x10 and compare the results using: a mail order printer I use, a good desktop ink jet printer and good paper, and with good paper and ink at a custom processor such as West Coast imaging.
If any 8x10s look equal to my eye (and to others whose opinion I value), I'll have those pictures enlarged to and compare the results again. I don't expect to have any negatives printed larger than 16x20.
With this evaluation, I'll be able to determine how much each incremental increase in print an dscan quality will cost me, so that I can determine if it will be worthwhile for my needs.
I would appreciate it if someone could volunteer to scan my two 4x5 negatives with an Epson 4990 to a CD I would provide and send them back to me in a pre-paid envelope. Additionally, I'd appreciate feedback on this plan to make sure it will work. Best regards.
Mike
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I am looking to see if someone could scan two negatives for me with an Epson 4990 scanner to help me to evaluate what equipment will best meet my needs for a digital large format work flow.
I will try to determine what type of new scanner and printer I would need for the type and amount of prints I expect to make (or whether I even need new equipment as opposed to sending out the negatives for scanning and printing after I adjust them on them on my computer .)
I plan on usnig one B&W negative and one color negative. I'll scan each with my Microtek 5900, an Epson 4990, and a drum scan (such as from West Coast Imaging) at 2400 spi and 8 bit depth. I'll optimize each with Elements 2 with the Hidden Power of Elements (which I have) as well as Photoshop (which I'll have a colleague help me with). I'll have each digital file printed to a size of 8x10 and compare the results using: a mail order printer I use, a good desktop ink jet printer and good paper, and with good paper and ink at a custom processor such as West Coast imaging.
If any 8x10s look equal to my eye (and to others whose opinion I value), I'll have those pictures enlarged to and compare the results again. I don't expect to have any negatives printed larger than 16x20.
With this evaluation, I'll be able to determine how much each incremental increase in print an dscan quality will cost me, so that I can determine if it will be worthwhile for my needs.
I would appreciate it if someone could volunteer to scan my two 4x5 negatives with an Epson 4990 to a CD I would provide and send them back to me in a pre-paid envelope. Additionally, I'd appreciate feedback on this plan to make sure it will work. Best regards.
Mike
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