[KOML] Another new guy...

[Martyn, Rick]

I am not very experienced with scanning, but I did buy an Epson 2400 =
last year so I have some experience with it. =20

I believe that it REALLY only scans at 2400 dpi (or spi - whatever), =
3200 or 4800 is interpolated (i.e. made up).  I tried some test scans =
(on negatives) comparing 2400 and 4800, and the 4800 scan had no =
additional detail.  The difference between 1200 and 2400 was =
significant, so I always use 2400. =20

I recently sprung for the larger transparency adapter to scan 120 negs.  =
The included 35mm unit is a bit too narrow for 120, although I read that =
you can get it to work (you just miss some of each neg).  I have really =
been enjoying scanning 120 negs with this.  You do get big files though =
(around 100 MB for color!), so you may run into memory problems. =20

I was given a Epson 820 for printing (cost about $90 - $100), and I am =
quite impressed with the quality of color 8x10 I can make by scanning a =
120 neg, adjusting color balance and contrast in Photoshop Elements 2.0, =
and printing with the 820.  That brings up another point, the Epson 2400 =
came with Adobe Photoshop Elements 1.0.  If you call Adobe and ask, they =
will give you a free upgrade to 2.0 for just the shipping cost ($5.95).  =


A VERY informative site on "How to Scan" can be found at:

http://www.scantips.com/

Hope this helps.  Let me know if I can help on any other Epson 2400 =
questions.

Rick M.



-----Original Message-----
From: Barry F [mailto:afs760bf@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 5:50 AM
To: koml@koni-omega.org
Subject: Re: RE: [KOML] Another new guy...


Hey, Barbara,
I just bought an Epson 2400 scanner, which if I am told right, is the =
same machine as the 2450, but with only USB. It comes with a holder for =
35mm negs and slides.  It says that there is an optional plate for 4"X5" =
transparencies.  Do you have that?  I was wondering if I could put the =
medium format negs under the light and have it work.  Haven't had it =
long enough to get into the details.  I may need more memory (I have =
128meg of RAM) before I can use it for film.  How about a scanning =
tutorial.  It also says it's a 4800dpi scanner, but the highest =
recommended scanning resolution is 3200.  What's with that?  I love =
showing my ignorance.
Best,
Barry
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> From: Barbara Lee Spinnenweber <BSpinnenweber@toromontprocess.com>
> Date: 2003/01/27 Mon PM 05:43:08 EST
> To: "'koml@koni-omega.org'" <koml@koni-omega.org>
> Subject: RE: [KOML] Another new guy...
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> Besides my Koni 200 I have:
> Olympus E-20N (5 mp digital, SLR-ish)
> Canon EOS A5 (Japanese A2E)
> Canon EOS Elan II
> Bronica ETRS
> Holga (for fun, used twice)
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> On a regular basis, I have to confess that I use the Oly. E-20N =
digital. No
> film expense.
> Although 2 weeks ago I managed to get out with my Koni. But, no =
amazing
> images to report on. I haven't even processed the film...'cause I =
haven't
> finished either roll.
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> For printer equipment:
> Epson 1270 and Epson 785 EPX
> Epson Premium Semigloss is favorite paper so far. Use Epson inks only.
>=20
> But have discovered Eckerd's Fuji Frontier (also at some Ritz/Wolf, =
Walmart
> and Sam's. I like dotphoto.com as well - signed up as "pro" to get =
good
> deals. Now, I only use inkjet when I'm in a hurry.
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> For scanners:
> Epson 2450 (flatbed - good for med. format film)
> Minolta Dimage Scan Dual (35mm film scanner)
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> Flash:
> Sunpak 555 (I love this flash and use it to bounce light frequently)
> Vivitar 283 (kind-of new for me and not as liked as the Sunpak)
> Canon 540 EZ (My intelligent dedicated flash. It's much smarter than =
me so I
> put it on automatic. I also use Quantum battery pack)
>=20
> Alien Bee 1600 monolight (plan on getting more in the future - really
> great!!!)
> Pocket Wizard transmitter and receiver (very cool)
>=20
> I haven't set up my darkroom since Sept. of last year. Most images are
> processed on the computer. I like having more control and spending =
less
> time...and I don't have to clean my bathroom before and after each =
darkroom
> use!
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> I kind-of miss the darkroom...and I will bring it back out when I =
finally
> get a good enough negative or two.
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> Oh yeah, I use a Beseler 23CII enlarger...
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> Barbara
> =20
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: koml-admin@koni-omega.org [mailto:koml-admin@koni-omega.org]On
> > Behalf Of jim-seaman@attbi.com
> > Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 10:22 AM
> > To: koml@koni-omega.org
> > Subject: [KOML] Another new guy...
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> >=20
> > Hello,
> >=20
> (SNIP)
> >=20
> > What's everyone else got in their camera bags?  I ask because its
> > interesting
> > to see what else they use on a regular basis.
> >=20
> > Regards,
> >=20
> > Jim Seaman
> >=20
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