More on Snow Leopard and Nikon Scan

[hlockwood]

With my 4000ED, I have been running NS and Snow Leopard successfully for some time, even though Nikon says it doesn't support OS X.

However, all that success has been with the MA-20 and the FH-3 film strip holder. If instead, I use the SA-21 strip film adapter, the software just hangs, going through noisy cycles forever.

I originally thought the SA-21 was defective, so I sent the 4000ED and SA-21 to Nikon for repair. I'll skip a lot of details about the (unsatisfactory) interaction with Nikon and simply say that they found nothing wrong. I subsequently ran the combo with Leopard (on another machine) rather than Snow Leopard and all was fine. So, it seems that on my (iMac) machine, the combination of Snow Leopard and the SA-21 is a no go.

I did go to Vuescan, however, and that combination worked without a hitch.

Hence, a couple of questions:

Has anyone successfully run NS with the SA-21? And if so, any special wisdom to impart?

In Vuescan, the Preview showed that the frames were not aligned properly (not so in NS). I could not find instructions anywhere for shifting the frame position. How is this problem handled?

Appreciate your input,

Harry

 

[robert blu]

I use with Snow Leopard 10.6.5 with Nikon Scan and the SA 21 without problem. I only have to disconnect any external drive, both via USB or FireWire.
robert

 

[notraces]

I use a 5000 and the sa-21 with the latest OSX. I have several external drives connected - no issues. The only tip I can depart is to make sure you turn the scanner on first and wait for a solid ready green light. Then, launch NS.

 

[MikeL]

Harry, did you try deleting the Nikonscan plist and/or reinstalling the software? I occasionally had problems with a Coolscan 5000 and this solved it. I've had zero problems with snow leopard and nikonscan on my 9000.

 

[hlockwood]

Harry, did you try deleting the Nikonscan plist and/or reinstalling the software? I occasionally had problems with a Coolscan 5000 and this solved it. I've had zero problems with snow leopard and nikonscan on my 9000.

Well, I did uninstall the original NS, then installed a freshly downloaded version and its update but not the plist. I'll hunt that down and try again.

Thanks,
Harry

Edit: Can't find the plist; where is it?

 

[hlockwood]

After numerous iterations of Nikon Scan, I will not install it on my computers. Never. It fails to meet basic minimum standards for professional software.

I'll stick with Vuescan. Good support, excellent control.

Sorry - I don't mean to turn this in to polemic, that's just my considered opinion from years of trying NS

My experience is quite the contrary. I've been using NikonScan for nearly 10 years without a problem - until now.

I've tried Vuescan several times and never found the interface, or performance, satisfactory.

As our cousins across the pond say, Horses for Courses.

Harry

 

[MikeL]

Edit: Can't find the plist; where is it?

I can't remember if the plist is updated with the new install or not.

You can find it in home folder/library/preferences. Move the file to the trash, and then open the application. You'll lose any saved Nikonscan preferences (I have a black and white and color scan present), but it may clear up your problem.

 

[hlockwood]

I can't remember if the plist is updated with the new install or not.

You can find it in home folder/library/preferences. Move the file to the trash, and then open the application. You'll lose any saved Nikonscan preferences (I have a black and white and color scan present), but it may clear up your problem.

That didn't work, but thanks anyway.

Harry