Re: [APML] Scanner Output Resolution

["Eric Z. Beard" <ericzbeard@yahoo.com>]

At 16 bit shoot for 50-75Mb, this will put the input at around 3000dpi.  If
you're using a really sharp film maybe go higher, and with grainy films (like
if you're pushing E200 or Provia 400F), go lower.

EZB

--- StarManGMH@aol.com wrote:
> I have a question for the group concerning the Output Resolution for scans.  
> I have a Canon 5000F flatbed scanner.  I know this is not a great scanner for
> 
> prints and slides but it's all I have.  There is no control of scanning 
> resolution, only output.  If I scan in 16bit mode(48bitRBG), and go for a
> 2400 dpi 
> "output" resolution on a 35mm slide, it wants to produce a file of 540Mb.  A 
> 1200dpi "output" scan is around 230Mb.  This seems high to me.  What size
> file 
> should I be aiming for with a 16bit scan since I only have control of the 
> "output" resolution?  Any advice I can get would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Gary
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