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Sajeev Chacko
 

Scanning prints, negatives and slides


which is the best (or good enough) format for scanning prints, negatives and slides.

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sajeev


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February 25, 2002

 

doug Nelson
  If by format you mean one of the digital image formats, then I would work only in the TIF mode until I need JPEG to send an image.
I have a feeling you mean something else by format, maybe the type of scanner to use. If you want a scanner that does everything, a flatbed such as the HP 5700 or the new Epson 2450 will scan prints, 35-mm negatives, and medium format negatives.


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March 01, 2002

 

Sajeev Chacko
 
thanks doug. by format I meant exactly the same what you understood i.e. digital format. I knew that TIFF is good if uncompressed. but what about a bit map (BMP) or some other formats. is TIFF as good enough so that in future I can play with the images, modify them according to my need, and all sorts of stuff done with a digital image. the point is I don't want to loose any quality when I modify the picture, if the modification itself doesn't harm it. for this TIFF should be fine, I guess, according to your reply.


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March 01, 2002

 

doug Nelson
  Wayne Fulton at scantips.com addresses the different formats as well as anyone. You might consider buying his book from the web site, as it will be a handy reference for your digital darkroom.


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March 04, 2002

 
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