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Originally Posted by Susan Green
Thanks nirofo for your reply. It goes to thousands too... So the Coolscan III is fast? How much time you spend with one slide (incl. post processing)?
I read just now some old posts: it suggested to photograph them on lightbox. It seems to be fast method so i will play with this one on weekend. I try macro 100mm lens and see the quality?!? I'd like naturally good copies, but I am affraid it will need too much time....
Susan
Susan
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Hi Susan
I usually do full scans 0n my Nikon Coolscan III at 24bit using VueScan Pro scanner software, these come out at approx 28mb each and are saved as TIFF files, each scan takes approx 3 minutes depending on how fussy you are at setting them up. I don't believe in sticking the slide in the scanner and accepting whatever comes out, I may have several attempts using various settings in VueScan Pro to get the scan right, I do ensure the slide is clean and dust free before I put it in the scanner. If the scan is a good one then you will need to spend less time in Photoshop or whatever, getting the result you want. I never scan for JPEGS, if I want a JPEG I will make it from the TIFF file, this has the highest data content.
Copying slides from a light box works OK providing you can set it up to give 1/1 magnification and you can position the lens perfectly above the slide, you will obviously need to use a good solid tripod. I'ts essential that the light box has a colour corrected light source, otherwise you will spend time correcting colour casts afterwards. Another way which cuts out the problem of setting up each time, or using a scanner is to buy one of the dedicated slide copiers that fit onto your camera just like a lens and have a holder for your slide at the end. Results can be very good with these and are certainly quicker.
nirofo.