Not familiar with the 8000ED holders, but on my Polaroid SS4000 when I have a strip with the end edge popping up I will use a short piece of regular...
My HP S20 definitely also changes exposure time with the exposure setting in vuescan. The exposure is controlled by a factor which is typically around 1 to 1.5...
Markus Berheide
berheide@...
Dec 2, 2001 12:42 am
17701
MicroTek is releasing a new scanner, the ScanMaker 5600, which is priced like a low end consumer product ($149 at Mac Warehouse), yet it boasts 4800 x 2400...
William Robinson
willrob@...
Dec 2, 2001 4:09 am
17702
I'd take this with a salt lick. There is no way you are going to get high quality scans at 4800 DPI for $149. Jerry ... - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep...
Jerry Olson
jerryolson@...
Dec 2, 2001 4:14 am
17703
First of all the figure of significance in determining the true optical claim is the 2400 dpi in the 4800 X 2400 spec you cite. The 4800 figure reflects the...
LAURIE SOLOMON
LAURIE@...
Dec 2, 2001 6:40 am
17704
In a $150 scanner I expect that this is just a marketing ploy to make it seem more attractive on the basis of its specs. It's probably a fine $150 scanner...
Bill Fernandez
bill_sub@...
Dec 2, 2001 3:04 pm
17705
I have a Mag DTS 3060 scanner which I want to run on Win2000 Pro. The driver from Mag installs OK, but-------- The Scanoffix software that runs the scanner...
Sam Franc
franc@...
Dec 2, 2001 11:17 pm
17706
Bits in scanner talk are not like bits in instrumentation, i.e. good to the last bit. As long as they are monotonic in a scanner, it's a bit. A bit that is not...
gary
gsellani@...
Dec 3, 2001 1:41 am
17707
I've just started the process of scanning many years of slides and negatives. I've been using canned gas for dust removal, but that'll get expensive quick. ...
Raymond Jackson
rfj@...
Dec 3, 2001 9:12 am
17708
I don't know if there are archives for this list, but this was discussed about a month ago. I chose the scuba tank/regulator/nozzle route. It cost me $80 and...
gary
gsellani@...
Dec 3, 2001 11:28 am
17709
Yes, compressors save money over canned air. However, there are a number of ways you can go: 1) There is a small kit of refillable canned air, that uses real...
Arthur Entlich
artistic@...
Dec 3, 2001 6:24 pm
17710
... No, the catalog is not misprinted. The same information and the full specs are available at the microtek web site: http://www.microtekusa.com/sm5600.html ...
William Robinson
willrob@...
Dec 3, 2001 7:59 pm
17711
... I looked for archives before posting and couldn't find any. Is the list being archived at another site? I am in the bay area and would appreciate hearing...
Raymond Jackson
rfj@...
Dec 3, 2001 8:19 pm
17712
... If space is important there are quite a few small compressors made for airbrushes that would probably work quite well. Not cheap, about 150-200. Good luck,...
Janice Brigham
skier29@...
Dec 3, 2001 10:22 pm
17713
Hi- I bought a floor sample 1640 and was given the wrong accessories! I will be placing an order from epson, but figured someone on the list might need it! ...
Scanlist@...
Dec 4, 2001 12:10 am
17714
I sent Ray a private email regarding the source of my scuba tank as I hate anything resembling spam. I'll do the same for anyone else who wants the information...
gary
gsellani@...
Dec 4, 2001 3:34 am
17715
Janice, Go to you local welding company and get a large tank of air, say 2500 pounds. That should last you about a year or longer. It would cost about $20 to...
Jerry Olson
jerryolson@...
Dec 4, 2001 3:36 am
17716
William, Notice in the site that the resolution is now listed at 4800 x 2400. This is what a lot of scanners list now for their resolution - the high number...
Jerry Olson
jerryolson@...
Dec 4, 2001 3:37 am
17717
If the slides are really old and not well cared for (i.e. not in archival sheets but just boxed), you may want to pick up a PEC-12 kit. It has the fluid and...
gary
gsellani@...
Dec 4, 2001 4:14 am
17718
I checked the web site link you offerred and found that you are correct. It is not a misprint. It appears that inorder to double the optical dpi from 1200...
Laurie Solomon
laurie@...
Dec 4, 2001 4:16 am
17719
The scuba air meets some sort of qualification for safety. I'm not sure if there is any oil residue in welding oxygen. The compressor for scuba air uses a...
gary
gsellani@...
Dec 4, 2001 6:01 am
17720
... From: "gary" <gsellani@...> To: <scan@...> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 4:46 AM Subject: RE: Source for an air compressor? ... like ......
Ernst Dinkla
e.dinkla@...
Dec 4, 2001 2:25 pm
17721
Well you certainly don't want to use Oxygen in less you want to blow up your self and your film. The cleanest gas to use is pressurized nitrogen. Nitrogen is...
Ira Beckoff
imbeck@...
Dec 4, 2001 6:08 pm
17722
Hi Dave: The pieziography CD arrived safely yesterday, in fine shape. I am eager to try it out. From what reading I have done, I DO need the cleaning ...
Jack Winberg
jwinberg1@...
Dec 4, 2001 6:27 pm
17723
The scuba air is not pure oxygen, but a nitrogen/oxygen mix. Oxygen won't cause an explosion, but it certainly can accelerate a fire as sadly one of the Apollo...
gary
gsellani@...
Dec 4, 2001 7:53 pm
17724
I've now been able to use my LS-8000 enough to add some observations: 1. I tried various permutations of scanning 1x/16x and superfine/no-sf of a...
East75th
east75th@...
Dec 5, 2001 1:25 am
17725
Hi Gary, I'm glad it took you only 4 paragraphs to agree with me. But.......... ... You're the one being extra technical with me...don't say Oxygen if you mean...
Ira Beckoff
imbeck@...
Dec 5, 2001 5:04 am
17726
Ernst, Nothing is "wrong" with membrane (or vibrator/diaphram) based compressors. I mentioned these in my rundown. ... These units come in several versions....
Arthur Entlich
artistic@...
Dec 5, 2001 5:35 am
17727
The question is how much air (oh, can I freakin' say air?) pressure will you get with the compressor versus the scuba tank. The scuba tank has quite a blast of...
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