Dwayneb9584
Well-known
Hey all,
So I've posted recently about processing my own B&W film for the first time. I'm so excited about it and developed 10 rolls from Monday up until today this afternoon. The results are priceless and I plan to scan some of the results by this weekend or next.
I've been looking at the Plustek 7600 SE dedicated scanner because I wanted to make prints of some of the scans for potential galleries, shows, and portfolio. I would like to know if people print from scanned negatives and is a dedicated scanner the best way to do it. I know It's going to take a good time to scan a bunch of negatives but I'm a pretty patient guy. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
So I've posted recently about processing my own B&W film for the first time. I'm so excited about it and developed 10 rolls from Monday up until today this afternoon. The results are priceless and I plan to scan some of the results by this weekend or next.
I've been looking at the Plustek 7600 SE dedicated scanner because I wanted to make prints of some of the scans for potential galleries, shows, and portfolio. I would like to know if people print from scanned negatives and is a dedicated scanner the best way to do it. I know It's going to take a good time to scan a bunch of negatives but I'm a pretty patient guy. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
tyrone.s
Well-known
Hi, you shouldn't have any problem printing from the scans. I think a dedicated scanner is the way to go. Issues that you'll have to deal with include what size you want to print to. How much noise you pick up in the scanning process, and how well, generally you are able to adjust the settings of your scanner to get good results. You can always get a better scanner and there's lots of people that use the lab's scanner etc. I think you'll do best if you pick a scanner (as you seem to have) and learn how to use that scanner and software combo - there's certainly a learning curve - as I've found out!
I'm using a Plustek 7300 and can certainly get good enough results to print out with - and it's certainly a lot more economic for me to give my local lab a digital file than it is to give them the negative and get them to work it into a print for me. What I find to be the biggest issue for me is the quality of my original development.
Good luck!
I'm using a Plustek 7300 and can certainly get good enough results to print out with - and it's certainly a lot more economic for me to give my local lab a digital file than it is to give them the negative and get them to work it into a print for me. What I find to be the biggest issue for me is the quality of my original development.
Good luck!
Ronald M
Veteran
That is the best scanner you can buy for the money. Unless you get a used Nikon or KM5400.. Used scanners are like used cars without an odometer.
You need to use the clunky Silverfast software with it. That or Vuescan you buy and then you MUST profile the scanner with IT8 targets. You will get scans without profile, but they will be not 100% color correctable. Been there, done that . Long story.
So you take the scan and do your photoshop work on it as required. I send mine via FTP program to a pro lab which makes the prints. I use a local AiProLab.com. I also have used MPIX and the prints come back in the mail. Takes 3/4 days from Missouri. FTP is file transfer program and it moves large files efficiently. Do not attach to e-mail.
You may have local places that accept files from a CD or thumb drive. Quality is normally spotty.
You need to calibrate your monitor to be sure the files are done correctly.
AiProLab and MPIX both furnish dedicated FTP programs. Ai does a lot of monochrome work and Neil is a dedicated professional. You will not get prints with a color cast like many labs. Download the ROES order form from the download tab on home page.
In any case, what you send is what you get.
If you just did 10 rolls without test prints, you may have made a serious error.
A test should have been done and adjustments made after the first roll. You really have no idea how they will scan or print. They may look ok to you, but really may not be suitable.
You need to use the clunky Silverfast software with it. That or Vuescan you buy and then you MUST profile the scanner with IT8 targets. You will get scans without profile, but they will be not 100% color correctable. Been there, done that . Long story.
So you take the scan and do your photoshop work on it as required. I send mine via FTP program to a pro lab which makes the prints. I use a local AiProLab.com. I also have used MPIX and the prints come back in the mail. Takes 3/4 days from Missouri. FTP is file transfer program and it moves large files efficiently. Do not attach to e-mail.
You may have local places that accept files from a CD or thumb drive. Quality is normally spotty.
You need to calibrate your monitor to be sure the files are done correctly.
AiProLab and MPIX both furnish dedicated FTP programs. Ai does a lot of monochrome work and Neil is a dedicated professional. You will not get prints with a color cast like many labs. Download the ROES order form from the download tab on home page.
In any case, what you send is what you get.
If you just did 10 rolls without test prints, you may have made a serious error.
A test should have been done and adjustments made after the first roll. You really have no idea how they will scan or print. They may look ok to you, but really may not be suitable.
Dwayneb9584
Well-known
What's your take on the 7400?