Date sent: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 11:28:07 -0500
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From: "mixwhit" <mixwhit@hotmail.com>
To: doogle@doogle.com
Subject: [filmscanners] Nikon 8000 autofocus problems
> Anyone encountered autofocus problems with their 8000's? An employee of
> mine gave me the following regarding problems she's having with the 8k:
>
>
> Autofocusing problem: when previewing and scanning an error message comes
> up saying the scanner had trouble autofocusing. Happened several (3 or
> so) times with medical slides. When I deselect the autofocus before
> scan function in the Nikon scan interface, system still shows autofocusing
> occurring before scan. This is an inconsistent problem as sometimes
> autofocusing works correctly without any errors.
>
>
> This has been intermittent, and reported by multiple users, with 35mm and
> medical slides. Anyone else seen this behavior?
>
> Thanks,
>
> mix
Could it be that it is autofocusing on an area of very thin, almost clear
emulsion?
Can you set focus area with the Nikon software like you can with VueScan?
Mac McDougald -- DOOGLE DIGITAL
500 Prestwick Ridge Way # 39 - Knoxville, TN 37919
doogle@doogle.com 865-540-1308
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