RE: [APML] Scanning AP slides with Vuescan

[Jerry Lodriguss <jml@astropix.com>]

>I am playing with the Nikon 8000 tonight with some medium format techpan.  I
>am finding that I need to scan the negative as a positive to get the full
>dynamic range.  If I scan the Techpan as a negative, the high end gets all
>blotched up.  I am not having good luck with ICE on astrophotos, though.


Hi Jeff,

Here's the secret to scanning astro deep-sky negatives (color or tech pan) 
with Nikon Scan:

Tools: Scanner Extras: Prescan Mode: Lo-Cont. Neutral


Jerry

Astronomical photography: http://www.astropix.com




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