Using Canoscan FS4000 on Kodak TMZ 3200

[arthuryeo]

Has anyone out there been successful in scanning this B&W (Kodak TMX

3200) neg using the Canoscan FS4000US?

 

So far, I've tried it using Vuescan and have not gotten any usable

image even though the neg looks great on the lightbox.

May be there are some secret settings I'm not not using in Vuescan.

[gcoates]

I've had good success using this film/scanner combo. I'm using the Canon software though. Here's a page with a bunch of images from this combination: <a href="http://www.coatesplace.com/photos/bw-13">Band Shots</a>. (Some of them are much better than others. I screwed up the exposure on some of them. If they're too dark, it's the negative, not the scan.) I just use the default scanner settings. They images did need a bit of post-scanning work in photoshop to fix the black level and overall brightness though...

[dfdncithekxlbn8kaglf33]

Have you tried scanning the film as an 'Image' in Vuescan, as opposed to a negative or chrome? This gave me good results with Delta 3200 and my old FS2710.

[arthuryeo]

Greg,

 

Did u take those shots at ISO 3200 or did you pull your development? The grains are so mild.

[arthuryeo]

Chris,

 

I have not tried Vuescan-ing them using image instead of negatives. I'll try it.

[robert_ades1]

Hasn't worked well for me. The tonality suffers due to the excessive grain. Chromogenics work best with that scanner.

[gcoates]

Arthur,

 

I shot those at 3200 with normal development (i.e. the Kodak recommended time for 3200).