D
DNT
If I scan a print that has a textured surface, can that cause the image
to be soft?
to be soft?
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degrub
are non-textured images sharp - much sharper ? Most any scan with a
flatbed will need some sharpening. Otherwise, part of the image may be
out of focus slightly. The other thing that can happen is a moire type
interference. Try turning the image 5-10 degrees, 45 degrees, etc and
see if that helps.
regards,
flatbed will need some sharpening. Otherwise, part of the image may be
out of focus slightly. The other thing that can happen is a moire type
interference. Try turning the image 5-10 degrees, 45 degrees, etc and
see if that helps.
regards,
D
DNT
if flat beds aren't the best for scanning, which ones are? and where
can I find them?
can I find them?
D
degrub
What are you trying to scan ? if it is object then take a look at
flaar.org at
http://www.flatbed-scanner-review.org/flatbed_scanning_3-D_objects/flatbed_scanner_3D_objects.html
regards,
flaar.org at
http://www.flatbed-scanner-review.org/flatbed_scanning_3-D_objects/flatbed_scanner_3D_objects.html
regards,
D
DNT
negs and prints are what I scan. no objects.
D
degrub
For prints it really won't matter. you can use most any flatbed. The
control software may not do what you want to do very well. That's where
third party software like Vuescan and Silverfast come in. For negs
it will depend on how much detail you want to get out of the image and
how much you want to spend. For many people, one of the high end epsons
are just fine. To get more detail, and have a higher resolving
capability, a ccd film scanner similar to a Nikon cs5000 would be
appropriate (inexpensive film scanners may not be much better than a
flatbed). For really demanding image reproduction and large blow ups,
nothing beats a drum scanner. It really depends on what you are trying
to do and how large the output needs to be.
regards,
control software may not do what you want to do very well. That's where
third party software like Vuescan and Silverfast come in. For negs
it will depend on how much detail you want to get out of the image and
how much you want to spend. For many people, one of the high end epsons
are just fine. To get more detail, and have a higher resolving
capability, a ccd film scanner similar to a Nikon cs5000 would be
appropriate (inexpensive film scanners may not be much better than a
flatbed). For really demanding image reproduction and large blow ups,
nothing beats a drum scanner. It really depends on what you are trying
to do and how large the output needs to be.
regards,
M
Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
Scan your prints on any flatbed - I'm still using an older Epson Perfection
1200. Some sample scans are here:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=600929
The scanners maximum resolution is 1200ppi, and I scanned at 300ppi.
For negatives, I also recommend a filmscanner - both Nikon and Minolta
perform admirably. Get one with Digital ICE (TM) - it removes dust and
scratches using a fourth IR channel (the regular channels are Red, Green and
Blue [RGB]), much better than you can do with Photoshop's 'Dust and
Scratches' filter or similar filters in other software. Catch those defects
at the source!
Maris
1200. Some sample scans are here:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=600929
The scanners maximum resolution is 1200ppi, and I scanned at 300ppi.
For negatives, I also recommend a filmscanner - both Nikon and Minolta
perform admirably. Get one with Digital ICE (TM) - it removes dust and
scratches using a fourth IR channel (the regular channels are Red, Green and
Blue [RGB]), much better than you can do with Photoshop's 'Dust and
Scratches' filter or similar filters in other software. Catch those defects
at the source!
Maris