Warning: All sample images are best seen if
saved and viewed in Photoshop or other photo imaging software, NOT IN
YOUR WEB BROWSER!
First a scan
of the color lab print, done with a very good flatbed scanner (Epson
1240U). When I took the picture I knew I was going to get such a
terrible print from the lab I use.
Polaroid SS4000 scan , using LaserSoft's SilverFast. Scanned at
4000dpi, adjusted in Photoshop, unsharp masked etc. Resized to 800x600.
Crop 2
from full res image (blue area). Check out that window frame and the
logs.
Technical details
- camera: a modest Rollei Prego 90 point andd shoot camera.
- film: Kodak Gold Max 400
- handheld exposed
The picture is far from being perfect artistically and/or technically.
Also, I'm just learning how to use SilverFast so the scan might not be
the best but it should give you an idea of what to expect from this
scanner.
Personally, I'm thrilled at what a $200 camera + a $450 filmscanner can
produce.
Black and white negative scans seem to be difficult, however. Most
likely because of grain
aliasing. The photo below was shot on Ilford Delta 400, using a
Canon 80-200 f/2.8L lens.
Good
article from Macworld (oct/2001) comparing various filmscanners.
Guess which one is the champ ;)
And be sure to read these additional
comments of the author, posted on MacWorld's discussion forum.
Norman Koren's Canon FS4000 review
, which includes many links to other reviews for this scanner.
Alec Pytlowany's Nikon LS4000 review (showing
the shallow depth of field problems).
Andreas Kaseder's Nikon LS400 review (showing the
problems with ICE).
Tony Sleep's excellent website
. Several great reviews but unfortunately kind of old. Tony is the
admin of the filmscanners mailing list, which is the best source of
information on film scanners! Feel free to browse through their
archives .
R.N. Clark's excellent
articles on film scanner resolution. A must read.
Photozone's Nikon LS40 review
, including a comparison of Silverfast, NikonScan and VueScan outputs.
