Re: [APML] OT: Sprintscan 35ES

[Philip Perkins <philip@astrocruise.com>]

That's interesting - I also didn't know the original driver was still 
available.  This is the one I still use with my SS35 Plus.  I did some 
comparisons a while ago and it produced better results all round than the 
Polacolor Insight.  Insight is intended to be "easier to use" and it seems 
to be aimed more at the novice but it is not so comprehensive and does not 
give as much control over the scan.  Also there is no exposure control as 
there is with the original driver.

If anyone is interested look to where it says: Legacy Software .. 
SprintScan Twain Driver Version 2.7.2.  Although it says Twain Driver it is 
in fact a fully featured scanner application.  Notice that in the readme it 
says:

"This SprintScan legacy software might provide better results (compared to 
PolaColor Insight) when scanning dark images
or underexposed film."

i.e. better for astrophotos.  In fact I found it better for everything.

--Philip


At 16:07 29/03/02 -0800, you wrote:
>Dale, Philip, Jerry,
>
>Thanks for your information. It all helps a lot.
>
> > The official software/drivers are here
> >
> > http://www.polaroid.com/service/software/sprintscan/ss35es.html
>
>I was unaware the old software was still available. This is great!
>
>Chuck <aa6g@aa6g.org>
>
>
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