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I agree that increasing the gamma setting can 'bring out' more detail, especially in the shadows, but the overall sharpness, contrast and clarity is surely another matter.

Not quite sure what you're saying here Joanna. All I have to do is to look at DJ's comparisons between the Howtek and the Epson to see a massive difference in every department. I recently heard someone describe a scan from the Epson as appearing to have a 'film' over it, and that for me sums it up.

A kind offer Joanna, but i'm pretty happy with my technique, and my friend on the Island has told me the same as the drum scanning fraternity here; once you see the comparisons for yourself, there simply is no comparison. I think DJ's results that he posted here say all there is to say. Thanks again...

I have the Epson V750, and have finally given up on achieving a scan that I find acceptable. I have tried the wet mount kit from Epson, and the ScanScience kit from the US. It really does seem pointless to shoot 4x5 with quality lenses, only to take 2 steps back on the next critical process on the w...

Hi Tom... 1st and foremost, what a great image you posted. I'm not remotely envious :x . Well i'm probably the second to last person to ask, but here goes. Meter from a midtone area where the light is catching it, and not from a shaded area (sorry if that one was obvious). Your eyes will learn with ...

There is one on ebay (US) at the moment Paul, for $575 'Buy It Now' price. £287.72. No shipping cost given. Some US sellers are prepared to put a nominal sum on the shipping note, so that we don't have to pay Customs Duties. I've bought 3 LF lenses from the US and saved a lot of money that way. Stu.

Thanks Tim Yep, I discovered that too... afterwards. My problem now is that the sleeve won't stop at the mark that its supposed to prior to taking the shot. I was wondering if this really matters if I manually pull it as far as the mark, take the shot and then push the sleeve back into the holder an...

Hi Joanna The outer sleeve pulled away completely, leaving the clip and film still in the holder. I'm wondering if it is still usable like this, whereby I would just have to pull the sleeve out and stop it at the mark myself, as opposed to pulling it until it stops automatically. I suppose the only ...

Just wondering if there's any experts here who can help me with any tips on fixing the above. My holder has been working with no problems, but last night, I inserted the film, pulled it out in order to take the shot, but instead of stopping at the usual mark, the sleeve came all the way out, leaving...

Hello Henry, and welcome. I live on the Isle of Wight, so if you fancy a meet up for a shoot, please feel free to PM me. Stu.

Looks like a plan could be coming together
Here is a very comprehensive scanner comparison on another LF site.
It takes a while to download. www.largeformatphotography.info/scan-comparison

Ok, so here's my ideal scenario: I would be prepared to share the cost of initial purchase of a good drum scanner with several others; and would subsequently be prepared to share the cost of future maintenance/replacement parts etc. I live on the Isle Of Wight, so would expect that the unit to be be...

Alan, thats a damn fine offer. I have been recommended to a place in Brighton (Spectrum), where the drum scans are to the highest standard. The trouble is, they want £30 - £40 per scan, depending on print size. I'm wondering (haven't thought it through yet, coz i'm good at that :? ), if anyone would...

Also try www.haynes-graphic-arts.co.uk

Stu

Tony...thanks for the info. I've just sent an e-mail reserving my ticket (hopefully).