[filmscanners] RE: comments on using NikonScan/PC

["Frank Paris" <frankparis@comcast.net>]

Wow, I gotta try that.

Frank Paris
frankparis@comcast.net

> -----Original Message-----
> From: filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk
> [mailto:filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk] On Behalf Of owenpevans
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 6:58 PM
> To: frankparis@comcast.net
> Subject: [filmscanners] Re: comments on using NikonScan/PC
>
>
> Hi Frank,
> I learned a trick or two from a friend of mine who has ICE
> and the Nikon scanner whereas I, like you, also use the
> SS-4000. If you ICE a slide and then use unsharp mask with
> two separate passes; you'll flip over the result. My pal
> calls it the Leica effect. It's like taking a shot with a
> Summicron or better Leica lens. Scan your slide and then do
> your levels and colour etc. When your satisfied that you
> can't do any better, go to Unsharp Mask and set the following
> settings:
> Amount = 15%
> Radius = 45 pixels
> Threshold = 0 levels
> Run Unsharp mask
> Now go back and set the following settings for a second run
> of unsharp mask: Amount = 150% Radius = 1 pixel Threshold = 0 levels.
>
> This works even if you don't have ICE.
> You'll be stunned by the results.
> Hope this is useful.
> Owen
> Owen P. Evans
> J.33.3

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