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RE: filmscanners: Canon FS4000 problems
Title: RE: filmscanners: Canon FS4000 problems
> From: tom [mailto:ch_fs@yahoo.com]
>
> Hi,
> Seems that something wrong is with your scanner. My is
> working perfectly
> for me. Take a look for my scans at
> http://www.photocritique.net/cgi-bin/shl?0000001
> Festivals, People, Wildlife (Tomasz Chady)
> I did not make any correction, just standard setting using FS
> from Canon.
I did some tests last night with a Stouffer 21-step wedge and found some interesting results!
The Canon FS4000 managed a Dmax of 1.8 in auto exposure and 2.1 if I cranked up the exposure to max (but then the scan looked REALLY bad).
My Epson 1640 Photo did much better, 2.7 - 3.0 depending on target (35mm, 120 & 4x5).
I've been in contact with two other people that have the same problem with this scanner, so I'm not sure if I dare to send it back for a replacement or if I should abandon Canon scanners altogether and get a Nikon IV ED instead.
Regards
/Soren
PS. If anyone wants a copy of the excel sheet with the curves, let me know off-list.
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