Re: filmscanners: Scanner resolution (was: BWP seeks scanner)

["Andy Adler" <aadler@iglou.com>]

I have to agree with Dan that the Leaf 45 scan is quite visibly different
than the Nikon (I'm using a HItachi 19" shadow-mask monitor, BTW), and on
first look does seem superior to Nikon's. The question is whether such
differences are meaningful at these resolutions, and whether one scan can be
made to look like the other through some not-too-hysterical manipulation vis
Photoshop, NikonScan 3.0/3.1 or whatever. I'm also very, very close to
buying the Coolscan 4000, and admit to being a bit concerned over reports by
some users that its scans tend to be n the dark side, with limited shadow
detail. On the other hand, after querying a number of people several have
responded that PS lets you extract that detail (through Levels & Curves),
and that overall they are quite pleased with the quality of Nikon's output.
So I'll probably bite, pending any substantially convincing argument to the
contrary.


best...aa (Louisville, KY)