| Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 3:09:44 PM)
Hello, everyone. Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 3:10:03 PM)
Robert, would you like to introduce Christian? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:10:06 PM)
I would like to welcome everyone, and especially our special guest, Christian Poulsen, founder of Imacon. Thanks for your valuable time and expertise. Your questioned will be feed to a moderator, and on to Christian In Denmark. Please give him time to answer. Brud (Nov 24, 2002 3:10:35 PM)
What is the best way to determine which model is right for myself? Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 3:11:32 PM)
You may ask your questions at any time and they'll be placed in the que while Christian answers the questions that are posted. Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:12:13 PM)
these are big questions Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:13:22 PM)
It is important to evaluate ones needs, and select the model which is right. The important factors are speed, original format and quality. Especially negatives is a great challenge to your scanner. Anthony (Nov 24, 2002 3:13:42 PM)
Mr. Poulsen, how do you see issue of film vs digital shaping up over the next few years? Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:16:46 PM)
We have seen a lot of studios going over to shooting using a digital camera. But a lot of photographers need more flexibility than you can get from a single digital camera, so a lot is sticking to film. Also the improoved quality on negative film materials seem to keep film and scanning interesting for quite a while Terry (Nov 24, 2002 3:17:01 PM)
I am a fine art photographer and can not spend $17,000 for a scanner...what do you suggest? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:17:09 PM)
I see that Doug Kirkland is here. He is an Imacon user. MAybe he has a comment? Juancalle (Nov 24, 2002 3:17:55 PM)
what does it means "flex tight"? Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 3:18:23 PM)
Sorry...sent that question too soon Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:18:36 PM)
Spend 14.000 on or new Flextight 646 or look at our Photo scanner J. Paul (Nov 24, 2002 3:19:03 PM)
I am considering the Imacon Flextight Photo. How does it compare the current line up from Nikon or Minolta? I need to scan 35mm, 24 x 65 panoramic and 6x7 medium format. Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:19:23 PM)
the Photo Scanner is under $5000 Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:20:34 PM)
To keep the original perfectly flat and in focus. the original is flexed inside the scanner. Flexing the original tightens up the original -Flex Tight Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:20:36 PM)
I have tested scans from other photog. studios and there is so much more detail in the shaows with the photo Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:20:55 PM)
that makes sense Jack (Nov 24, 2002 3:21:03 PM)
Mr. Poulsen: As a heavy user of the PIII, please can you explain the main advantages of switching my workflow to encompass the new Imacon 3f file format? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:21:24 PM)
You do have to remove the slides from mounts. Is that really getting a better scan? Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:22:08 PM)
I suggest that you go and test a Photo, then you will not be in doubt. A 3200 dpi scan on a Photo has more detail than a 2500 dpi scan on any of the other Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:22:31 PM)
I hear the Photo scanner model is as good as the the 848 except for speed and format douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 3:22:38 PM)
No comparison the Imacon Flextight is clearly superior and I've used other brand before Dad (Nov 24, 2002 3:22:49 PM)
If i save an fff file as tif with an embedded profile from Photoshop - is there any way to return the file to fff format so that i can use it again with FlexColor? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:22:57 PM)
HAve you tried the stack loader? terry (Nov 24, 2002 3:24:22 PM)
no Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:25:44 PM)
The 3F format is , as we see it, the best way to store a digital image. Directly from the scanner you have a complete ready file to store in your data base, without having to open it in any other application first. I would suggest everybody to see the quicktime movie on photoworkshop.com, it explains the most David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 3:25:59 PM)
As a drum scanner operator ......how do think your newest scaaners stack up against hi end drums Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:26:26 PM)
Also, your questions don't have to be about only Imacon. Christian can give you expert advise on scanning in general. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:28:02 PM)
When Flexcolor is installed, a plig-in for Photoshop is also installed. This takes care of saving all the 3F information back in the file before it is storred André (Nov 24, 2002 3:28:11 PM)
I am using a Nikon 8000 actually. With your flextights is there a possibility to scan batch? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:28:25 PM)
I know Duggal has just purchased 2 Imacon scanner, so that say a lot about Imacon verses drum Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:28:50 PM)
the 848 has a stack loader Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:29:00 PM)
I am not sur if it works on the 646 Brud (Nov 24, 2002 3:29:13 PM)
what are the main differences between the flextight 646 and the photo scanner Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:30:02 PM)
I believe the formats it takes Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 3:31:07 PM)
Also there are some Reconditioned Flextite Precision III, available at reduced prices with good warrantee Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:31:07 PM)
yes there are Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:31:29 PM)
I am pretty sure that you will experience at least the same quality. The new FlexTight scanners are a little better in color reproduction, and high light detail , where the best drum scanners are probably 1 % better in tiny details in the shadows. Scanning negatives, there is no drum scanner the comes even close to a 848 Judith (Nov 24, 2002 3:31:39 PM)
with the photo scanner, do you have to take the slide out from its mount? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:33:07 PM)
perhaps there are some quick answers I can give as a Imacon owner, but I'm certainly not an expert! Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:34:34 PM)
The 646 scans up to 4*5 in transperancies and up to 8,5*11 in reflective. The photo scan up to 2 and 1/4 inch. Both scanners scans panoramic up to max 8 inch. The 648 makes a better job on negatives as well J. Paul (Nov 24, 2002 3:34:40 PM)
Is there any loss in performance using your scuzzy connection versus Firewire or USB 2.0? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 3:35:07 PM)
The 3f format can be opened in photoshop or in the flexcolor 3.5 software manipulated andsaved then repurposed if you want at a later date Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:37:01 PM)
Yes Jusith you do tae them out of the mounts. That allows for the sharpest scan. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:37:10 PM)
It is the speed of the scanner that determin the speed, both SCSI and Fire-wire are more than fast enough Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 3:37:16 PM)
christian - do you think that photographic quality will ultimately suffer, not because of digital technology (I'm an Imacon lover) but because the end user does not know how to maintain quality ? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:39:38 PM)
Did you know that all all Imacon tutorials, in quicktime format, including the new 3F software is available at Photoworkshop.com in the Digital room Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:41:15 PM)
I think that there is a big risk that the photographic quality will drop. It is much easier to learn how to use the digital equipment for new computer minded users, but knowing how to use a camera does not make anyone a good photographer. I hope somehow we can all help keeping up the good photography, if we try Ray (Nov 24, 2002 3:41:48 PM)
I am using Flexcolor 1.9 with my Flextite Precision which is superb. What improvements will I see with the latest software ? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 3:42:23 PM)
Good point Christian. It is all about the image! Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 3:42:36 PM)
A note from the moderator...we have dozens of questions in the que...we'll try to get to as many of them as we can. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:43:10 PM)
You will see more tools, full 3F functionality and Flextouch, our new dust and scratch removal software. You will be surprised, it's a new world J. Paul (Nov 24, 2002 3:43:13 PM)
How large would the files be for 6x7 (medium format) at the highest resolution on the Flextight Photo, and how much RAM would it take to work with these size files? Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 3:43:41 PM)
imacon do make a holder that can take 35mm mounted - so long as it's mounted in an american make of slide mount. Joe Drivas (imacon expert) helped them devise it. I don't know the details because i don't use 35mm Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:44:07 PM)
You can see a quicktime movie about the 3F if you go to the Digital Darkroom in the Photoworkshop Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:44:18 PM)
it explains it all Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 3:44:25 PM)
all the more reason for industry standards about digital photographic files - at the moment, one person's 'great quality' is another's 'dreadful quality' Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:44:44 PM)
that's true Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:46:16 PM)
The file would be more than 200 Mb, and you need about 400 Mb to work at a resonable speed in Photoshop. The scanner application only need 125 Mb Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 3:46:22 PM)
All the experts out there are welcome to assist in answer any questions. I'll try to keep my eye out for them and pipe them through if appropriate. Dad (Nov 24, 2002 3:46:59 PM)
The 3F format does not support embedding ICC profiles - will this change? douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 3:47:33 PM)
I'll be happy to answer some questions too but Christian is certainely the expert! Dek (Nov 24, 2002 3:49:29 PM)
hi, Robert.... we're a photo library and use a pIII for hi res on demand. Speed of scanning is fine, and the quality is wonderful. Our biggest problem is cleaning both before and after scanning. Any tips? Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:49:43 PM)
Yes it does. The setting from the FlexColor is kept in the file, with the reference to the profile. In the next version of Flexcolor it will be possible to store the icc profile directly in the 3f file or in a specific folder you can save in your database together with the files David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 3:49:49 PM)
Christian, can you tell us how the quality of Imacon scanners so different than that of lower end ccd based scanners such as agfa scanners that seem to have a major amount of red.......mud....noise etc. does that have anything to do with how your scanners work in filtering Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:50:32 PM)
I use the same tools I used in the darkroom. Air and neg brush and there is a great film cleaner, but sorry the name in not in front of me now Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:50:59 PM)
the company is from Vermont Anthony (Nov 24, 2002 3:51:09 PM)
Imacon does have a mounted slide adaptor for the Precison II/III and the 848. Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 3:51:13 PM)
imacon do make a holder that can take 35mm mounted - so long as it's mounted in an american make of slide mount. Joe Drivas (imacon expert) helped them devise it. I don't know the details because i don't use 35mm Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:51:29 PM)
I think everybody should try our new Flextouch dust and scratsh removal soft ware Bibe (Nov 24, 2002 3:51:34 PM)
How can I store thousands of 3F files? HDs? CDs? DVDs? how can I let them write new informations when I use them if they are stored in DVDs? Dek (Nov 24, 2002 3:53:04 PM)
Anthony, the slide adapter ... is it only for 35mm? Anthony (Nov 24, 2002 3:54:12 PM)
Dek, yes it is a 35mm mounted slide holder. Dek (Nov 24, 2002 3:54:49 PM)
and when will this the new software available for pc? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 3:55:06 PM)
Christian, I hope you mean to try FLEXTOUCH everyone should own an imacon scanner with the newest software Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:55:15 PM)
The quality of all scanners are determined by a lot of factors. The most important is: A quality lens, a quality CCD element with high quality filters and a stable mechanic construction. It is very much the same parameters that determins quality on high end photographic equipment. And as we all know that cost money, unfortunately happyhassy (Nov 24, 2002 3:55:20 PM)
I have had a Photo for a year now and absolutly love it! For scanning Kodak Tri-x I currently find RGB to be the best and then invert the image on PhotoShop. What are your suggestions for the DOT GAIN setting and how does this affect the image scan? Thanks! Joan (Nov 24, 2002 3:55:59 PM)
Are the tutorials useful in helping us decide which scanner will work for us? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 3:56:17 PM)
The tutorials in the PWS will help learn about the software and settings for the Imacon Anthony (Nov 24, 2002 3:56:49 PM)
The new software for the PC should be posted on the Imacon website. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 3:57:16 PM)
The new Flexcolor 3.5 is already released for both PC and Mac OS 9 an X, please register on Imacon.dk, then you can down load everything Dek (Nov 24, 2002 3:57:44 PM)
That's great, Anthony Robert.... I'm glad I found you guys : ) Bibe (Nov 24, 2002 3:58:38 PM)
Christian, are there any ways to reduce the area of the 3F files? I mean, when scan in the 3F mode I have an area that's much greater than the picture. That means weiught in excess, and - for esamples - 1 pic per CD instead of 2. But I am not allowed toreduce it in Photoshop. Any tips? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 3:59:59 PM)
Joan, all the scanners made by imacon will work for you, the photographic format you use as well as the ultimate purpose for the digital file is more of a determining factor, since you need much more information in terms of file size to make a 30x40 inch output than to make an 8x10. The scanners get progressively more expensive as their capability to make the large file sizes increase Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:00:47 PM)
The dot gain is supposed to be controlled by your ICC profile. It is mainly determined by the paper quality and the printing machine. If you don't know the dot gain call your printer, or use one of the imacon icc profiles. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:02:03 PM)
Christian, I have a friend that is having problems with noise in the shadow detail of some med format negative scans made with the 2848 in a local lab, what suggestions do you have to correct this. The photographer is accustomed to drum scan results from a better technician Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:04:33 PM)
Cutting the originals so we only store the active image wil automatically take place in next version og flexcolor. You can always crop an existing 3f file and store it as a new, smaller file, i think. If not send me a mail tomorrow and i will have somebody to help you out, it can be done Hans (Nov 24, 2002 4:04:41 PM)
Mr. Poulsen: I have a 848 and am very impressed with quality and especially speed. However, I miss an IR (hardware) dust/scratch reduction, similar to the Nikon 8000. Are you considering introducing something similar for Imacon? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:07:26 PM)
I feel the dust software reduces the quality of the scan, I could be wrong, but I would like to compare.... cliff (Nov 24, 2002 4:07:43 PM)
Hi Christian, I use the 3020 Imacon back and my 2 single most important issues are - 1/ the issue of moire effects in single pass mode and 2/ the issue of digital noise in time exposures over 1 second. Any suggestions? Dek (Nov 24, 2002 4:08:27 PM)
Has anyone heard of any problems with slight changes to the .tiff file format in Photoshop v7? Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:08:51 PM)
Scanning negatives, the most important thing is to make a crop inside the image area, not covering the frame of the original hand original holder, then pres auto, to set highligth and shadow and color balance, then move your crop frame all the way to the edge of the image. Bibe (Nov 24, 2002 4:09:03 PM)
Christian, thanks for your reply about cutting a 3F file, but I've tried it yet, and I couldn't find a way to make it work. I can change its name, and file infos, but not saving the file if I change it's dimensions. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:10:15 PM)
Yes you can crop an image and then scan if 3f for a smaller file Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:10:23 PM)
Hans/Robert you can reduce the dust and scratches first then reshapen if necessary without any real quality loss if your careful about it Hans (Nov 24, 2002 4:11:02 PM)
Mendy: We are using both machines. The 848 is VERY much faster and no worries about keeping the film flat. But the quality of the Nikon holds up very well if you use the multisampling 8x or 16x. The speed goes down to a crawl, but then you don't have to worry about dust and scratches. Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:11:10 PM)
Is there film thats more recommended out there for scanning negs? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:12:46 PM)
Resharpen after dust and scratch removal, helps not to make the junk more pronounced which would make it harder to remove Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:13:02 PM)
Thanks for that information Digitalmaniac! J. Paul (Nov 24, 2002 4:13:02 PM)
Before making an Imacon Flextight Photo scanner purchase, is there any place to send an original transparency and have it scanned and saved to disc for evaluation? happyhassy (Nov 24, 2002 4:13:37 PM)
Ok all of you sitting on the fence to buy an Imacon ... just do it! They are the best scanners out there, have excellent customer support, and as sooooo sharp that I can make 40"x40" perfectly from 2-1/4" negs. Thank you Imacon for Ietting all us owners have access to the sofware upgrades at no extra cost. One probem I have is I recently downloaded the latest Version 3.5 (PC) for my Photo and see that it is embedde to only run on the C: drive. Will there be a fix soon to allow the software not to run only on the C: drive as I have XP and 98 and Win98 needs to be on C: Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:13:44 PM)
Using the 3020 moire is a problem in single shot, as it is with the other 6 mega pixel cameras, ex Phase one. Th only thing to do is to blur the image in the moire areas using Photoshop. There are quite good filters for that. The best solution to moire is , unfortunately to buy or new Ixpress camera. More pixels minimize the moire problems douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 4:13:57 PM)
For scanning negs, I've observed that the latest Kodak film such as the Portra group of color (created specially for better scanning) Dek (Nov 24, 2002 4:14:08 PM)
Forgive my ignorance, but isn't it preferable to let printers adjust the image files to suit their processes? Guest (Nov 24, 2002 4:14:23 PM)
happyhassy: Why do you need to invert in PS? When scanning monochrome stock in RGB, you can select 'B/W Negative' as the medium, thus resulting in a positive image file... Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:14:35 PM)
Look on the Imacon website and they will list their distributors. THey should gladly do a test scan for you. Guest (Nov 24, 2002 4:14:50 PM)
Christian, Hi. I was wondering if there was any way to speed up the time when making adjustments such as lighter or darker to the photograph using the Imacon software. It seems to take a long time. Any suggestions? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:15:00 PM)
or send it to Doug kirkland! douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 4:16:07 PM)
are much easier to work with than previous materials. In Black and white, I have not experienced any problems. this in ansswer to Mendy 's question douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 4:16:35 PM)
Answer to Mendy. The lattest Portra Color films from Kodak are created for easier scanning. I have not experienced problems with Band W Dad (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:00 PM)
you post the positive sales comments but not the negative comments, like my 848 that locks up in batch mode and i get NO support. What can I do for help? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:07 PM)
So you are happy with the new Kodak film? J. Paul (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:22 PM)
Sure would like the contact information for Doug Kirkland to see about a scan. Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:29 PM)
Are you in the USA or where? douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:31 PM)
Yes Kayla very DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:48 PM)
so any tips for the novice setting up one of these scanners .. its still in the box ? Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:17:52 PM)
Dad, where do you call for support? douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 4:18:04 PM)
we're leaving for Europe in the morning no time to scan before! Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:18:10 PM)
If Robert and I can set upi a scanner anyone can! Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:18:29 PM)
The nikon 8000 is only good enough in lower resolutions. If you are close to picking up the grain in the film you will be able to see grain in the middle of your scan and not at the edges. This looks bad when you enlarge the images. The multi exposure reduces the noise, but it also reduces the sharpness a lot, again in higher resolutions. That is why the flextight scanners don't use multi exposure Dad (Nov 24, 2002 4:18:36 PM)
Imacon website and Australian supplier DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 4:18:43 PM)
well thats good news happyhassy (Nov 24, 2002 4:18:48 PM)
Kodak Portra Profiles that Imacon has set in thier software work very well. Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:19:06 PM)
Dm, Got review the QuiclTime tutorials and... at the photoworkshop.com Digital room Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:19:30 PM)
Proscan is the Imacon dealer in Australia. If you don't get help please contact Mark Duhaime in the USA DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 4:19:31 PM)
thanks Robert I will check them out Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:19:40 PM)
There are so many profiles ready made by imacon for negatives, if you look at the profiles available, and then make you film decisions it could be useful Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 4:19:56 PM)
just an aside....is anyone else (who doesn't live in a capital city) finding it harder and harder to find decent film processing labs ? That's where the industry is losing it - we'll have to all shoot digital once there's no where to get a decent process. (Imacon of course !) Dad (Nov 24, 2002 4:20:12 PM)
Thanks Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:20:24 PM)
E6 or C41 Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:20:41 PM)
you're welcome happyhassy (Nov 24, 2002 4:21:31 PM)
Ok here is one issue I do have when setting up (minor but annoying). Why do I have to install the software 8 times with my PC? Can't you write the software to fix that ? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:21:34 PM)
you can always fed ex your unprocessed film to a lab you feel comfortable with douglas kirkland (Nov 24, 2002 4:21:37 PM)
Nice to chat with you guys but I have to go and pack my cameras to go to work and make some transparencies in Italy to feed my Imacon Flextight 868. Thank you for including me. Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 4:21:47 PM)
on the film front, I use Fuji NPS and the scans from are superb (like my old Fuji 100d used to look) Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:22:01 PM)
You should try MAC- LOL Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:22:21 PM)
BYE Doug. Thanks Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:22:36 PM)
Deciding who shold make the adjustments is difficult. Normally you can only print 10 % of the information in your originals. Somebody has the throw a lot of information away. In my opinion the person who know how the images should look is the one who maksed the pre adjustment. The only adjustments the printer should do is minor adjustments to optimize the printing process. This should preferably happen in the icc output profile. Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:22:49 PM)
Bye Doug, thanks Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:23:29 PM)
That is intreesting Christian Dek (Nov 24, 2002 4:24:03 PM)
Mr. Poulson, do you think there is progress in arriving at a universal convention for exchanging images in terms of file format, etc., etc. The end users (though not the clients) of our images are ultimately printers. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:25:33 PM)
Dad, I'm sorry to hear that you have problems about getting support. please send your conserns to our support team. This can be done by filling the form on the Support menu on www.imacon.dk I'm sure they will help. Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:26:05 PM)
I have to say that I have always had great personal support from Imacon Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:27:18 PM)
Any last minute questions before we begin to wind down? I'm sure I've missed up...feel free to ask them again quickly if you're still online. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:27:42 PM)
Dek, the majority of the RIPs out there are capable of reading and processing most file types and processing them without problem Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:27:57 PM)
How do you compare the Imacon 848 vs the Aztec Plateau? Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:29:11 PM)
Dek, That is why we use the 3F format, which is a TIFF file but used to the maximum. The file format is fully compatable with other tiff's Anthony (Nov 24, 2002 4:29:23 PM)
Christian, can you give us a quick summary of your new Ixpress digital back? Spike Bell MPP (Nov 24, 2002 4:30:21 PM)
What about the photo bulbs on the Fextight Photo scanner how often should they be changed ? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:30:28 PM)
Mendy, the aztec plateau is a good match (even better) than all the other Flatbeds on the market. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:31:00 PM)
Mendy, the Imacon 848 needs to compared with drum scanners Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:31:00 PM)
Imacon does have a flatbed scanner Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:32:14 PM)
Have not had the chance to make a comparison with the Imacon 2848 ( the flatbed & drum combo) with the Aztec plateau Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:33:08 PM)
OK, ladies and gentlemen. Questions are slowing down enough that I'm taking this out of moderated mode. Feel free to fire away at will with questions. They'll all go directly to the board from here on in until things wind down. Dad (Nov 24, 2002 4:33:40 PM)
The 848 is simply the best scanner we at DAD have ever used, few tech probs with the batch loader but nevertheless excellent scan results - Thank You logic (Nov 24, 2002 4:33:54 PM)
how does the fuji s2 pro compare to the nikon d100 Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:33:54 PM)
Are the neg scans from the plateau comparable with the 848? Bibe (Nov 24, 2002 4:34:42 PM)
Christian, any solutions for storing thousands of 3F files? Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:34:51 PM)
The new Imacon Ixpress is our solution to the photographer that need the highest quality no matter what he is shooting. It is computerfree, ultra fast, has the fastest storage system on the market, better dynamic range. The Ixpress is strong where the DSLR cameras are weak. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:34:56 PM)
I get better results from the 848, and I have more experience with the Imacon Hans (Nov 24, 2002 4:35:06 PM)
I am still very interested to know whether or not Imacon is thinking of introducing an IR (hardware) dust reduction! J. Paul (Nov 24, 2002 4:35:07 PM)
Thanks for a great DigiChat session! This is my first. Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:35:33 PM)
Thanks for coming Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 4:35:38 PM)
My Imacon is like my Linhof, brilliantly designed and always produces the goods - carry on setting the standards Imacon Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:37:26 PM)
Christian, Thank you for this opportunity to get your input in this chat, and thank you for making Imacon a household name (at least in the photography household). Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:37:42 PM)
Any suggestions as far as which color management software to buy to profile a monitor - scanner - printer on a pro level? I know There's Gretag Mcbeth, X-rite, Monaco, Kodak but I can't figure out who has the best software and hardware Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 4:38:39 PM)
Joe Drivas recommends Hutchinson Color Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:38:41 PM)
The Ir dust and scratch solution is good, but you need to run it with the ICE software, that, in my opinion removes too much, is too slow and blurs the image too much. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:38:58 PM)
Monaco makes several great packages with you can do a great deal for a very economical price Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:39:08 PM)
what about gretag? André (Nov 24, 2002 4:39:22 PM)
christian, again a question to the Ixpress, does it support view cameras completely or are there limitations? Dad (Nov 24, 2002 4:39:37 PM)
Mendy I recommend Gretag macbeth Professional - works good with Imacon scanners Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:01 PM)
You're all welcome to continue with your chat. Christian may (or may not) be excusing himself shortly, but feel free to continue amongst yourselves. And thank you all for coming! Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:24 PM)
Thank you Daniel for moderating Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:28 PM)
Thank you for this very informative session Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:35 PM)
Just call me Wink Marindale. Bibe (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:43 PM)
thank you Daniel Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:45 PM)
Martindale. Or however you spell it. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:40:50 PM)
The Ixpress supports all the view cameras. The big difference from before is that you dont need an electronic shutter. The Ixpress will also have a great love video solution Hans (Nov 24, 2002 4:41:16 PM)
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this discussion. Bye from Auckland, New Zealand Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:41:25 PM)
I want to thank everyone for making this happen and especially Christian. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:41:29 PM)
That was live video and not love video Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:41:29 PM)
Bye, Hans André (Nov 24, 2002 4:41:41 PM)
live in color or b&w? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:42:08 PM)
Live video! that is a solution I think we all want and need for our digital Studios Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:42:15 PM)
Just in case you want to refer back to any questins, it will be posted on photoworkshop.com Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:42:16 PM)
This transcript will be posted on photoworkshop.com shortly. Please check back with us. Christian (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:03 PM)
Thanks from every one how have attended. It was very informative also from my part. Thanks to all. Hope we can repeat this shortly. Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:22 PM)
Thank you, Christian. Dad (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:22 PM)
Thanks all - see ya Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:29 PM)
Please continue you digital talk if you wish even though CP is leaving Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:31 PM)
Bye, Dad Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:41 PM)
Thanks all Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:43:53 PM)
Thanks Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:44:17 PM)
does anybody scan on a Imacon 848 and make printouts on an Epson 7600 or 9600 and if so how is the overall quality and color? Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:44:55 PM)
we use the 2200 and it is great Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:46:15 PM)
BTW, we should memtion it here, that through the Photoworkshop there is a special pricing promo going on now Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:46:26 PM)
on all Imacons Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:46:34 PM)
The 848 makes great scans for the 9000,9500,10000, and the new 10600. It should be phenomenal on the 7600 and 9600 Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:46:51 PM)
gla dto hear Marc (Nov 24, 2002 4:47:15 PM)
Do you know of a service place where I could send some negatives to be scanned with Imacom 848? Seeing is believing. Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:47:33 PM)
i intend to get an 848, a 7600 & a 9600 Offquay (Nov 24, 2002 4:47:52 PM)
marc - trust me and plenty of others - there is no other scanner to have Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:48:04 PM)
which is the best RIP for the 7600 & 9600? Brud (Nov 24, 2002 4:48:27 PM)
image print does a good job Robert (Nov 24, 2002 4:48:43 PM)
does anyone know about Vivid Image rips Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:48:49 PM)
thats from colorbite. Right? Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:52:29 PM)
There are so many rips out there, Onyx (hard), Wasatch(harder), Ergosoft(easy), and so many others you should really try several on a demo basis before you make a decision as to whats best for you Joan (Nov 24, 2002 4:52:48 PM)
What is a rip? Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:53:05 PM)
Raster Image Processor Mendy (Nov 24, 2002 4:53:51 PM)
if you go to Flaar website you can find info on what it does Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:54:17 PM)
The RIP translates the image into a digital form with attached profiles to attempt to print what you see on the paper. Bibe (Nov 24, 2002 4:54:34 PM)
bye, thank you all Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:54:41 PM)
bye, Bibe Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:54:48 PM)
bye Joan (Nov 24, 2002 4:54:55 PM)
Thanks. It's been an interesting chat. Gotta go. Digitalmaniac (Nov 24, 2002 4:54:55 PM)
Thank you everyone for a great chat. BYE! Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:55:00 PM)
bye, joan Kayla (Nov 24, 2002 4:55:10 PM)
bye everyone. thanks Daniel (Nov 24, 2002 4:55:19 PM)
bye all...THANKS! Spike Bell (Nov 24, 2002 4:56:35 PM)
Spike Bell Thanks from Canada good information Happy Holidays David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:27:21 PM)
I'm back...anyone still here David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:27:23 PM)
? DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:27:32 PM)
I am DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:27:38 PM)
just getting back David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:27:56 PM)
think i missed the answer to my question DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:28:03 PM)
wanted to get all the info I could on the scanner David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:28:22 PM)
scrolled back up and seems to limit the amount of message history DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:28:32 PM)
seems like this chat limits the history DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:28:39 PM)
darn David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:28:54 PM)
so where are you in Canada DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:29:11 PM)
in Tecumseh .. just outside of Windsor ,,, near Det. Mi David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:29:24 PM)
Guelph here DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:29:26 PM)
the bridge is 15min. from here DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:29:28 PM)
cool David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:29:49 PM)
2 other members are from here as well DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:29:58 PM)
lots of Canadians David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:30:01 PM)
melanie gillis and trina koster David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:30:23 PM)
is Robert still here DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:30:35 PM)
I dont think so DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:30:49 PM)
U are a full time photographer ? David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:31:40 PM)
have been for the last few years and now taking a year sabbatical to work on 3 gallery projets David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:31:48 PM)
and hopefully a book DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:32:07 PM)
cool David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:32:15 PM)
been shooting professionaly for the last 8 DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:32:35 PM)
I have been shooting pro for 13yrs now ... I was in the computer field DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:32:42 PM)
still do a little consulting David R. Greene (Nov 24, 2002 5:32:46 PM)
do you have a bio exchange page up DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:32:53 PM)
no ... DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:33:00 PM)
I just found this site DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:33:12 PM)
cause of the imacon scanner DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:33:18 PM)
www.donmartel.com DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:33:22 PM)
is my web site DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:33:33 PM)
I have one still in the box DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:34:15 PM)
u have a profile on here ... or something ? Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:34:54 PM)
hi ..... anyone still here? DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:35:09 PM)
I am Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:35:47 PM)
hi, .... I'm in London but I'm originally from Kenora DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:35:57 PM)
nice DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:03 PM)
I am from Tecumseh Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:09 PM)
it was a loooooong time ago.... DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:12 PM)
why did u move from there ? Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:28 PM)
grew up in the states mostly... Dad in usaf DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:31 PM)
its a nice place I have visited a few times DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:37 PM)
Kenora DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:41 PM)
that is Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:36:47 PM)
Kenora was 'home'... wherever we lived Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:00 PM)
been here a long time now. DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:08 PM)
London Ontario ? DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:11 PM)
righ DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:12 PM)
t Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:21 PM)
no... England : ) DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:23 PM)
oh DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:35 PM)
the other side of the ocean Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:39 PM)
I read they were posting the session on pws DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:37:51 PM)
pws ? Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:03 PM)
photoworkshop.com DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:08 PM)
ah Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:20 PM)
you can't cut and paste this stuff, can you? DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:25 PM)
no Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:26 PM)
not like MIRC DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:36 PM)
and it has limited history as well Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:40 PM)
right... Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:45 PM)
I missed some... DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:38:58 PM)
which kinda sucks .. cause I was hopin to gather all the info DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:02 PM)
on the Imacon DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:07 PM)
i gotta head out for a bit DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:14 PM)
nice to meet u all DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:17 PM)
bbl Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:18 PM)
I'm glad to the site..... The videos sound good Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:25 PM)
see ya : ) Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:39:43 PM)
have you got a Flextight Dek (Nov 24, 2002 5:41:18 PM)
oh well.... I'm gonna go and check out the site for those tutorials.... bye : ) DmCanada (Nov 24, 2002 6:08:41 PM)
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