Why do you say that. Have you tried it out? ----- Original Message ----- From: <rafe.bustin@verizon.net> To: <scan@leben.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 4:07 AM Subject: Nikon Acknowleges Banding, Sort Of > I had a prowl around the two Nikon tech-support sites > (hoping to find some juicy driver or firmware updates) > and found an interesting item on the Nikon Euro site. > Specifically: > > <http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro_en/faq/scan/use/en/FAQ_scan_en_c32.htm> > > It's in the FAQs section, "Using the Scanner," Question 32: > "What is the "Super Fine Scan" Mode on my LS-8000? > > In the answer to that question, there are two images, one showing > the banding and one showing the banding removed by the > use of "Super Fine Scan." > > As I've reported before, the banding - when it occurs - is extremely > regular and periodic, and perpendicular to the scan motion. > > The writeup claims that the "fix" is needed only in very > special circumstances. Let's be generous and call that a half-truth. > It is a rare occurrence, but I fail to see a correlation with image > quality (as the writeup suggests.) > > > rafe b. > > - > Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate > subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions. - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions.