Re: GRAIN/ICE SHOWDOWN: Nikon LS8000 vs. Minolta Scan Multi Pro!

[Arthur Entlich <artistic-1@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks for testing the defocusing concept.  The Minolta Dual II has 
problems with DDSG, even with slides, but it is 2820 dpi.  I will try 
some focusing on my scanner tonight and see if it helps.

Art



Kah Heng, Tan wrote:

> David
> 
> I have just received my Minolta SMP and have experienced the same thing 
> with negatives. I have scanned Fuji Reala to very unsatisfactory 
> results. Reala is as fine grained a negative film as it gets. XP2 is 
> equally bad.
> 
> I tried the defocus suggestion and it doesn't do any good - I get a 
> slightly blurred version of a grainy scan!
> 
> The only way to get less grain is really a heavy dose of GEM - 50% or 
> more. But using GEM destroys data somewhat.
> 
> Scans of Provia F on the other hand is superb. The results are pretty 
> awesome.
> 
> So, my interim conclusion is that the Minolta is an excellent slide 
> scanner, but has a lot to be desired for negative scanning. Other web 
> reviews seem to back this.
> 
> 
> Regards
> Tan
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