kevin_lee2 Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Hi I've been using & scanning B&W 120 roll films for a while now with an epson 2450 flatbed scanner... Now ive decided to venture into the realms of color, but to keep with my monochromatic preference, I'd like a color print film that is low in contrast and easy to scan (for a scanner of moderate abilities such as epson 2450)... Candidates: Superia-Reala NPS 160NC ...? Thanks, merry xmas and happy new year everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell_britt Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 The Kodak Portra film was designed for scanning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_f._stein Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 I think you are on the right track with the so-called "wedding films." Also give Konica Impressa and the 160 Professional a try. It may be worth investigating comparative resolution. For flatbed scanning, film grain does seem to matter-the only exception I've found so far is that Agfapan 400 B&W scans beautifully-although 300 or less would be a realistic speed for that film. Here's an example with Fuji NPS (go to the color tutorial): http://homepage.mac.com/onelucent/VS/vsm.html GOOD LUCK....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_hyman2 Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Kevin, I have the 2450 and both of the films you mention work well with the scanner. If you ever use slide film try Astia. -Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_walton2 Posted December 26, 2002 Share Posted December 26, 2002 Almost any film will work well if you set up a profile for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl smith Posted December 26, 2002 Share Posted December 26, 2002 Portra is by far the best scanning color neg film I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografpeterlundberg.se Posted December 26, 2002 Share Posted December 26, 2002 Is the Portra NC and the VC comparable in their scanning properties? Any experience with the new UC? Regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell_britt Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 All portra film is suposed to scan the same, thats what is was designed for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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