Some pics to share....

[jky]

Hello,
Just wanted to share some pics from the newly purchased Coolscan V (using NikonScan software). Shot w/ m6 & hp5 dev'd in DD-X @ 8:10. Curves and minimal cropping for post processing. It's been so much fun playing with this scanner....
Cheers, j

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I can't comment on the scanner. But the photos are very good indeed, I like them all especially the first, second and fourth.

 

[dspeltz]

Hello,
Just wanted to share some pics from the newly purchased Coolscan V (using NikonScan software). Shot w/ m6 & hp5 dev'd in DD-X @ 8:10. Curves and minimal cropping for post processing. It's been so much fun playing with this scanner....
Cheers, j

Do you feel the scanner blocks up any tones? If you were to enlarge these using traditional methods what differences, if any, do you think you would see?

I am going through the transition myself. I am not sure if I like what I see with mine, yet.

 

[jky]

dspeltz,
I'm sorry I can't help you with regards to traditional methods - last time I've touched a wet darkroom was over 15 years ago (and I wasn't very proficient at it then). So far, with my few scans, I haven't noticed any blocked up tones. Then again, I've noticed that when scanning, you really have to try and keep all the tones intact - often resulting in very flat images post scan. However, its easily fixed in PS using curves/levels.
In the first image, I tried to show a full range of tones - although I think I defeated the purpose by increasing the contrast.
BTW, this is my first foray into scanning so please take the above w/ a grain of salt...
Cheers, j

 

[back alley]

are you in calgary?

 

[popstar]

Question - Why do you develop the HP5+ in DD-X for 8:10 when the Ilford recommended time is 9:00? Was it because you were planning to scan, water temperature, or something else? I use HP5 and DD-X and am always looking to learn. If you could explain so I can learn I'd appreciate it.

Nice photos too! I like the third and fourth in particular.

 

[jky]

popstar: I developed for 8:10 just to see if I'd get slightly thinner negs. I've read that thinner negs scan better as I was experiencing a lot "grain aliasing". 8:10 is 10% less development... I think I'll try 15-20% less on my next roll. Like yourself, I too am just learning..... I believe my processing has been very consistent, which is probably the most important thing to have down before adjusting times and such...

back alley: yes, I'm in Calgary....

Cheers to both, j

 

[Ara Ghajanian]

For that price range, I think the Coolscan is the best you could get for 35mm. I've been using mine for a couple of years now and I'm very satisfied with the results.

I like the second photo, by the way. Your results look like you've been using this thing for a while.
Ara

 

[robert blu]

Good results, tones and contrast are good. Question : are you planning to print by ink-jet ? I'm planning to work in this way, but not yet sure about the printer. You r pictures are all goods, personally I like the first one more .
ciao
robert

 

[jky]

Ara: I have a very patient wife... it's all trial and error right now (re: scanning).

Robert: I have yet to buy a photo printer & the cost of one that would print an 11X 14 is out of my price range - I would like to get one in the near future though. For the time being, I have to find a lab that can output decent B/W prints. There's a pro lab that I used to frequent, but their prices are a little high.

BTW, regarding grain aliasing, how does an 11x14 print look w/ no noise reduction - I've been using hp5 mostly?

Thanks & cheers, j

 

[robert blu]

More or less we have similar problem ! I m planning a photo printer, but at the moment no budget for it ! I'm also lookking for a lab able to make good B&W prints at a reasonable price...
not yet done a 11x14 print, cannot answer, sorry.
ciao
robert
PS :my wife as well is very patient...all photographer's wifes should be very patient...

 

[jky]

Robert, I agree with you... all photographers' wives should be very patient...
I notice you're from Italy.... I hope to be in Rome in May - can't wait to shoot there!
Cheers.

 

[MikeL]

BTW, regarding grain aliasing, how does an 11x14 print look w/ no noise reduction - I've been using hp5 mostly?

Thanks & cheers, j

Hi jky, I've noticed scan resolution can influence grain appearence. As for prints from an ink jet, I've printed 8x10s from Delta 3200 scans and the grain is only noticeable when viewing closer than normal. I've never noticed much with HP5. Nice photos!

 

[jky]

MikeL: thanks for sharing your experience.... I was just wondering how much of the grain shows up in the print (ink jet/pro lab). I like grain, but grain aliasing makes it look pretty horrible.
Cheers, j