RE: filmscanners: Nikon Coolscan LS4000 - Peppery scans with Fujichromes

[Stan Schwartz <snsok@swbell.net>]

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-filmscanners@halftone.co.uk
[mailto:owner-filmscanners@halftone.co.uk]On Behalf Of Kah Heng, Tan
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 9:46 AM
To: filmscanners@halftone.co.uk
Cc: hamos@triad.rr.com
Subject: Re: filmscanners: Nikon Coolscan LS4000 - Peppery scans with
Fuji chromes


At 09:22 AM 5/20/01 -0400, you wrote:
>"Kah Heng, Tan" wrote:
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > I have been fiddling with this scanner for the last half a day since
> > buying it yesterday.
> >
> > Whilst it's ability to see into dark shadows is nothing short of
> > amazing, and its terrific scanning speed at full res brings a smile to
> > me, I have been having an extremely annoying problem with what I can
> > only describe as 'peppery' scans with Fuji slides.
>
>
>Tan,     I have been scanning and printing with the LS4000 for two
>weeks.  Not one single problem.  I'm getting the most beautiful scans
>I've ever done.  Prior to the 4000, I had the Nikon LS2000.  I use
>exclusively Fuji 100F and Velvia.  I've never seen a black speck like
>you're getting.  This is not normal.
>
>I'm not a tech person and don't know how to help.  My LS4000 installed
>very easy with no glitches.  Every scan from the first to the last has
>been perfect.  BTW, you won't believe the colors when using the 14-bit
>mode.  It doubles your file size but triples your pleasure.
>
>Ray Amos


Hi Ray

That's actually GOOD news. It means that I could have a defective unit.

I appreciate your advice on this. Good to hear you're using the same Fuji
films I have been referring to.

What's interesting is that I don't have this problem with scans of 6 year
old Kodak Gold 200 negs, though Elitechrome 200 scans show some of the same
problem, but E100S scans are not too bad.

I seem to have bad luck with scanners. Thank God I bought this locally so I
am going to exchange it tomorrow first thing in the morning.

Regards
Tan