frank_meyers

<p>Bob, how did you scan the kodachromes ? Maybe you can gain quality here and save Photoshop work.<br /> A blog on scanning Kodachromes: http://blog.shutterbug.com/davidbrooks/kodachrome_film_scanning/<br /> Since I'm using the Silverfast Kodachrome target for scanner calibration the bluish tint is gone.<br /> <br /> @ Harry: Dwayne’s Photo plans to continue processing Kodachrome films through the end of December 2010.<br /> <br /> Frank</p>

You could try SilverFast as well. There are free demo versions for the 5400.

The SE Plus version for your Minolta is about $100 and it features Multi-Exposure, which maybe helps a lot.

It increases the scanners dynamic range, thus scanning every detail in the lights and shadows. SilverFast won't cut any histograms.

<br>Info on Multi-Exposure: http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Multi-Exposure

David Brooks from shutterbug has tested the SilverFast targets.<br>

Hes says they are the best you can get for scanning kodachromes:<br>

 

http://shutterbug.com/techniques/pro_techniques/0609scanning/index.html

"... SF is known to charge for upgrades when a User goes to a more recent OS. ..."

<br>

This is not true. You can change your operating system w/o having to buy a new license or upgrade.<br><br>

 

But you have to download the fitting installation file. Burak, if you can't fix things on your own, ask the LaserSoft suport team for help as Scott recommended. I also have made good experiences only.

Hamrick doesn't manufacture IT8 targtes.<br>

I do trust SilverFast: software and target from one source, perfectly balanced.<br><br>

 

Vuescan has no dust and scratch removal functionality applicable to kodachromes, ICE is not working !<br>

Such a feature is unique to SilverFast (iSRD).<br>

There are many more SilverFast pros, which maybe aren't obvious at first glance.

Ahh, I just got the SilverFast newsletter dec. 09.<br>

They are offering Kodachrome IT8 calibration targets now.<br>

<br>

The question how to scan kodachromes should be answered therewith. :)

Wow, and know they are offering <b>Kodachrome IT8 Calibration targets</b>.<br>

(So, the initial question is answered 2,5 years later :)<br>

<br>

"For all those customers intending to finally scan all their valuable Kodachrome slides with consistent precise colors LaserSoft Imaging® is now offering Kodachrome IT8 Calibration targets with integrated bar code out of their own high quality production."<br>

<br>

info page: http://www.silverfast.com/show/kodachrome-targets/en.html<br>

<br>

best<br>

Frank

Hi folks,<br>

just wanted to inform that SilverFast came up with some improvements for scanning kodachromes.<br>

Newsletter Oct. 2008:<br>

http://www.silverfast.com/show/newsletter200810/en.html#kodachrome<br>

<br>

In addition they are offering a 25% discount on their IT8-targets until December 31st, 2008.<br>

<br>

best

Although this thread is a little bit older, the following could be interesting for the nikon users, who've posted

above,

or for anyone looking for info on the discussed issues in the future.<br><br>

 

- A few months ago SilverFast added support for all nikon scanners on Mac OS 10.5 Leopard. (Directly, not

through the MAID-module).<br>

- Silverfast has it's own infrared cleaning tool ("ICE") called iSRD (infrared Smart Removal of Defects).<br>

They have improved this tool for the latest SilverFast 6.6.0r3 version, especially for scanning Kodachromes

!<br><br>

 

You may want to have a look at the <a

href="http://www.silverfast.com/show/newsletter200810/en.html#kodachrome">newsletter oct. 08</a> for more info on

Kodachrome scanning.<br><br>

 

Don't forget about the Multi-Exposure feature (for increasing the dynamic range). It's important when scanning

very dense slides.<br><br>

 

Best,<br>

Frank

hmm, Multi-Exposure seems to be a very important and powerful feature.<br>

I haven't recognized this until I stumbled over the following:<br>

<br>

SilverFast has won the prize BEST COLOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE OF THE YEAR 2008,<br>

awarded by the European Digital Press Association (<a href="http://www.edpassociation.com/magazine/">EDP</a>).<br>

<br>

EDP: "<i>The award is given for improving the dynamic range of most scanners thanks to its Multi-Exposure®

feature and for creating ICC profiles automatically.</i>"

A few things, which haven't been mentioned so far:<br>

<br>

>> <i>"I already knew, from Silverfast, which is forced to use Nikon drivers that the NikonMAID drivers for this

scanner </i><br>

>> <i> did not function, and had not been updated by Nikon for Intel-based Mac computers."</i><br>

<br>

SilverFast 6.6 adresses Nikon film scanners directly without any detour through the MAID-module now. <br>

<br>

>> <i>I also understand Silverfast does not work under Leopard.</i><br>

<br>

The new SilverFast version 6.6 supports all Nikon film scanners on Mac OS 10.5 Leopard,<br>

where Nikon closed their support for Nikon Scan on Mac OS.<br>

<br>

Frank

I strongly recommend to use SilverFast, it's the most powerfull software of these three.<br>

Though it takes it's time to get firm with SilverFast, you get the best scans afterwards.<br>

There's a lot of helpful <A href="http://www.silverfast.com/documentation/en.html?filter_language=en&filter_option=all&filter_version=6.5">documentation</A> downloadable from LaserSofts homepage, including the <A href="http://www.silverfast.com/download/docu/manual,complete_en_2006-11-27.pdf">complete manual</A>. <br>

<br>

The SE version should work well for beginners. Advanced users may like to upgrade to the Ai or Studio version.<br>

<br>

regards<br>

Frank<br>

Hi Benny, <br>

have you read the latest <A href="http://www.silverfast.com/show/newsletter200805/en.html">SilverFast Newsletter</A> (May 2008) ?<br>

<br>

Its says: "Nikon Film Scanners now 100% Leopard (Mac) compatible - from SilverFast version 6.6 on"<br>

but : "Presently only 35mm film scanner will be supported ﾖ a new version for LS-8000 and LS-9000 film scanners will follow soon."<br>

<br>

Since I'm eager to use SilverFast on my Mac (Leopard) with my Nikon 9000 scanner,<br>

I asked their support, when a compatible version for the 9000 will be available.<br>

They replied, they are working on it and it would be distributed in maybe three or four weeks.<br>

<br>

I willingly wait these few weeks, cause SilverFast is such a great scanner software.<br><br>

 

best regards<br>

Frank