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<p>Thanks for all yor responses.<br>

Since I posted after running the scanner for the first time and getting the banding I’ve had a bit more time to scan different types of film/format. The scanner is as new, as I bought it from a guy who bought it new in November 2010 for a project that never materialized and so decided to sell.<br>

The example I posted was the first roll of 35mm Ilford FP4 that I scanned in Vuescan. On most of the frames with flat areas of tone I could see the banding. In ‘fine mode’ it disappeared. In NikonScan it was there but just about – not anywhere near as noticeable.<br>

And on certain frames (visible banding in Viuescan)I couldn’t see it at all.<br>

I’ve scanned more b/w 35mm/b’w 120 and 35mm colour neg and slide and haven’t seen the issue in either Vuescan or Nikon Scan!<br>

That first roll of Ilford was also scanned on the 5000 with no banding visible.<br>

So, not really sure whats going on. Maybe it was settling down!</p>

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<p>Edward, thanks for getting back. I have tried the fine scanning mode and the banding has gone. The scan times are really slow though as you say!<br>

Could this be a hardware issue with the misalignment of the CCD's or is this normal for a 9000?<br>

I have a Coolscan 5000 as well, which has 2 CCD's I think, and have never seen this issue.</p>

<p>I recently purchased a Coolscan 9000, and I'm getting a banding across the whole frame. I've tried lots of different frames and settings in Vuescan and Nikon Scan with the same result. When I tried multi sampling x5 it virtually disappeared. Any clues as to what this might be, hardware or software?<br>

Thanks Geoff</p><div></div>

<p>Steve, thanks. Just have to work around it I suppose.</p>

<p>When I scan with the Coolscan 5000 with the SA-21 adapter I get a cropped frame image compared to the full frame image I get when I scan with the FH-3 holder. I use Vuescan but its the same in NikonScan. Is this normal and is there a way to get the full frame image using the SA-21, as its obviously a lot more convenient.</p><div></div>

<p>Dan, I don't think its the film (scanned @2400)- I did another test and turned frame 3 around in the SA-21 and the banding moves to the other side. I also scanned it with the FH-3 holder and the banding is almost gone. I posted the full images here on my flickr site:<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffnik/<br>

Yesterday afternoon I borrowed another LS5000 and scanned the same frame and the results were exactly the same!<br>

I also scanned using NikonScan with identical results.<br>

I also scanned with the front of the scanner covered over to stop any potential light entering but it was the same.<br>

It seems to be on random frames from different types of film shot with different cameras.</p>

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<p>Down the left hand side. </p>

<p>Chris, I get it on the second and third frame but not on the first or last of a strip of 4 negs! But only on some negs not on others. I have turned the film around but you then get the wide banding on the other side. </p>

<p>On a recently purchased LS50 and LS5000 I'm getting, on some frames, a banding down the edge of the frame, not on all. Its more pronounced on the LS5000. I'm using Vuescan. 48bitRGB. It was the third frame along a strip of four. There was slight banding on the right side as well but to a lot lesser extent. The film was flat and not curled at all and I used the SA-21 film adapter.<br>

I've scanned the frame/s on an Epson 3200 and see no banding, so its not the negs.<br /> Anyone with similar issues, or any ideas?<br /> Thanks Geoff</p><div></div>

<p>I've just purchased a used Nikon Coolscan V with a serial number 600166 from South Korea. Would anyone know what year it would have been manufactured?<br>

Thanks Geoff</p>

<p>I’ve just purchased a used Nikon Coolscan V. Seems to work fine and with sharp results, but I was wondering wether to get it serviced/cleaned by Nikon as its probably 6 years old. (Early serial number 200xxx) I don’t know how much use its had or wether its ever been serviced. Is this a wise move and does any one know what work is included in the service? Nikon UK quoted me an hours labour + (parts if required) £60<br>

Thanks Geoff</p>

 

<p>Jeff, Edward, thanks for your responses. Its a V I'm looking at so it looks like I'll be fine, I have a spare cable lying around somewhere.</p>

<p>I am in the UK and thinking of buying a Nikon Coolscan from the US. Would I need a different power cable/plug ?<br>

Thanks Geoff</p>

<p>Thanks for your responses, I have a Rolleicord V so the 3 parter looks a good option.</p>

<p>Is there any difference in image quality between the older 3 part Rolleinar set and the later 2 part, in either 1/2 or3? Or any advantage in the viewing lenses being in 2 parts? The 3 parters seem to be a bit cheaper and more available. <br>

Thanks Geoff</p>

<p>Jeff, they are rare indeed. But how do I transplant a smaller diameter Nikon diopter lens into a larger diameter Canon eyepiece?! I think I'll just keep my specs on!</p>

<p>Because I'm quite happy with my F-1! </p>

<p>Hi Rick - I have one or two Nikon diopters, but even the largest diameter ones for the F/F2 are a smaller diameter and different thread anyway.</p>

<p>Trouble is he won't sell the lens without selling the camera!</p>

<p>Anyone got a +0.5 dioptric lens for an F-1 they no longer need? Can't find one anywhere. I didn't think they ever made a +0.5 for the F-1 but saw one on a New F-1N the other day.<br>

Thanks Geoff</p>

 

<p>Thanks for your responses.<br>

Nick, do you use the driver installed from the NikonScan software then, and is your Mac PPC or Intel?<br>

Scott, I'll think I'll give it a go as I'm running 10.5.8 on my G5, if it starts misbehaving I'll plump for Vuescan, as Silverfast is quite expensive.</p>

<p>Hi<br>

I'm thinking of getting a used Nikon LS 8000ED. As Nikon don't support OSX 10.5 I will probably use Vuescan for its driver and maybe software. I'd also like to use Nikon Scan, (as I think Vuescan won't run via Photoshop) the latest version being 4.0.2 ('07) for the Mac. Will this run under OSX 10.5? I don't really want to splash out on Silverfast.<br>

Thanks Geoff</p>

<p>Tony, it sounds like your screen, like Ferdi says is probably not original? I just went on the Rolleiclub forum and found a post from a guy who says that the Chinese Seagull TLR camera that's in manufacture has a good screen that fits the Cord. I emailed http://www.chiifcameras.com/site2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6&Itemid=6 - a supplier of Seagulls to see if thats the case and if they're available/cost etc. Worth a try!</p>

<p>Matt,Jeff thanks. I'm looking to get a Rolleicord V/a/b at present - looks like it'll be a b if I can find one for a reasonble price! I'm not sure the replacement screens are as good as the original rollei ones. (I've only seen the Oleson one though). </p>

<p>Does anyone know if the focus screens in the Rolleicord V/Va differ from the ones in the Vb in terms of brightness, clarity etc?<br>

Thanks Geoff</p>