I have tried a large selection of combinations :
For scanning black and white :
1. Scan as black and white negative : contrasty, bright, medium tones lack impact, but it has nice punch on screen.
2. Scan as slide film : get a little more detail in what were previously black shadows and white highlights, but in order to get the same punch as #1, I need to increase contrast, which brings me to a near tie with #1.
3. Scan as positive black and white : I tried this, and found that the image was generally flat and light - underexposed by the scanner.
My choice is to scan as black and white for landscapes and street stuff, and scan as slide film for portraits, because the tones are smoother, the highlights and shadows are nicer, and the lower contrast is pleasing when dealt with properly.
I would LOVE some advice on getting the Minolta Dimage Scan Multi Pro to produce B&W neg scans with stronger mid tones - how do I adjust exposure? Is it really just brightness or lightness or whatever?
