Ron,
I'm a new ES-10 owner too. I've got some slides that scan effortlessly &
well, and some that scan poorly. See my web page mentioned in previous
posts for excellent examples of this. ::(
I'm still at the point of thinking it's my technique rather than the
hardware. I've seen numerous references to the fact that the film
configuration files shipped with the scanner leave a lot to be desired.
There's some guy on the web that works with this scanner a lot and has
come up with his own film "drivers". I'll see if I can locate them & let
you know.
Though I can't help you, I'll be watching this thread with interest.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Spolarich [SMTP:caesar2@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 9:07 PM
To: Olympus List
Subject: [OM] Olympus ES-10S Scanner
I'm in need of the lists advice - again. Many of you responded to my
initial inquiry regarding what scanners list members were using. I can't
recall anyone mentioning using the Olympus ES-10. Several mentioned the
Nikon LS-30 as well as the Minolta Dimage Scan Dual. Well, staying true to
Oly, I decided to purchase the ES-10. After several days of use with Adobe
Photoshop 5.5 I'm thinking of returning it and purchasing the Nikon. But
before I make that decision, I'd like to be sure it's the right one given
the cost will jump another $500.
After becoming fairly familiar with Photoshop, the adage "garbage in
garbage out" has credence when it pertains to the number of pixels scanned.
If one can gamma correct before scanning one has a better image to work
with. I also recognize that it isn't necessary nor prudent to scan at high
res; 200 to 300 is very acceptable. My issue with the ES-10 is that the
gamma correction tool is a curve tool. A curve tool is a very
sophisticated tool, at least within Adobe Photoshop. I'm not so sure with
the ES-10. I labor with slides that are very dark yet contain great detail
when viewed through a light table. If I scan such a slide at 200> dpi,
it's almost impossible to lighten the image enough to anywhere near the
light table image. If I scan at 72 dpi I have greater results yet this
results in fewer pixels. Negatives and slides that have a broad histogram
look very good. Flash pictures are difficult because they are high key.
Is this more a matter of lack of understanding the gamma correction tool,
dpi scan choice, etc., or is the ES-10 making my life more difficult?
What gamma correction tool(s) does the Nikon offer?
If my only objective is to scan images for web use, is there any advantage
to purchasing the Nikon? Is 30 bit color scanning better than 24 bit when
I'm only posting to the web?
Thanks in advance, Ron
caesar2@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Ron & Mary Spolarich
www.mscollectibles.com
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