Wolverin F2d

[RSKT]

Hi
Has anyone used this product before? Can I check what is the quality of the
scanned image as compared with traditional scanners? Does the software auto
remove scratches and red-tint from old films? Thanks in advance.

http://secure.serverlab.net/shop/me..._Code=F2D100&Category_Code=&Store_Code=T00107

 

[CSM1]

Hi
Has anyone used this product before? Can I check what is the quality of
the scanned image as compared with traditional scanners? Does the software
auto remove scratches and red-tint from old films? Thanks in advance.

http://secure.serverlab.net/shop/me..._Code=F2D100&Category_Code=&Store_Code=T00107

Never heard of it before.

Looks to be a simple device, not likely to have very many controls for
Contrast, Brightness, Color Saturation and Hue.

It would not have any kind of scratch removal software, or likely tint
adjustment.
If you have Photoshop, you can correct a lot of problems after the film is
scanned.

One thing you can not correct is faded film. If you have serious red tint,
nothing can restore the missing dye layer.

 

[1Scan]

I operate a film and print scanning business in the UK - 1Scan.co.uk.
We use Nikon and Epson scanners which produce excellent, professional
quality results. But they are expensive. At least 10 times the cost of
this scanner.

Of course I look closely at all devices such as the unit mentioned. In
essence they are low cost digital cameras which re-photo your
material. Generally they get poor reviews because scanning photos,
prints and slides simply needs better technology (look in particular
at Digital ICE, built into our Nikon and Epson units). You are
unlikely to be able to make worthwhile adjustments with a cheap
scanner, but there is indeed a lot you can do with (expensive)
software such as Photoshop or my current favourite Apple's Aperture 2.
Whatever you use, if the scanner doesn't capture the data you can put
it in later.

My advice for lost cost scanning would be to go for a used Epson
flatbed such as the 4990. This will produce outstanding results with
slide and film material, it includes Digital ICE to remove dust and
scratches, and had options to scan at up to 4,000 dpi.

Jeff Underwood
http://www.1scan.co.uk

 

[tinnews]

Whatever you use, if the scanner doesn't capture the data you can put
it in later.

I assume you lost a 'not' in there!

 

[RSKT]

Thanks for the reply, all. I own an Epson perfection V100 but the scans come
out quite mediocre regardless of the settings used. What is the optimal
settings you use?
Cheers

 

[Please Ask]

It looks a lot like two slide scanners I tested - The "ION Slides to PC"
(http://www.ionaudio.com/slides2pc) and the "Innovative Technology Film &
Slide Converter ITNS-300" from Wal-Mart or Amazon (which looks like the
"VuPoint FS-C1-VP USB 2.0 Negative Film & Slide Digital Converter" available
for 50-60% of the price!).

Both are 5 Mpixel, 1800 optical resolution (3600 interpolated). You can
tweak the scan some (brightness, contrast, colors, crop, etc.) and save in
several standard formats, including TIFF and JPG. The software that comes
with both is the same (can't recall the name... PhotoImpression?????). It's
pretty basic but sufficent for no-fuss use. You can also scan into other
apps (Corel, Adobe, etc.). I don't remember there being any
dust/scratchremoval feature in either hte hardware or software. The iT from
Wal-mart produced utter crap images. The ION wasn't as high as I wanted but
it produced very decent scans at 1800. I think it's a good deal at $99 for
someone who just wants to scan some slides or negs without too much fuss or
setup.

I like the additional of the screen and the SD Card slot in Wolverin F2d