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  1. 12-20-2005, 01:59 AM #1
    walterick
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    First slide scans.

    As a few of you know, I - er - Santa Clause was in the market for a dedicated slide scanner this Christmas. Turns out the Epson 4990 flatbed was the best deal, got great reviews, does 120/220 and will even do up to 8x10" negatives when I get to large format. Thanks for the kind folks up here who turned me onto it.

    These are the first scans I just did tonight with the scanner. The results are incredible. I did not tweak these images at all, except to remove dust and save as jpgs. The scanner came with Photoshop Elements which appears to be a step up from my previous Paint Shop Pro software. It's a good thing the scans turned out great because I haven't even learned how to USM with it yet.

    These are all slides on Velvia 50 taken on a recent family vacation to Grand Canyon and Sedona. I scanned these in particular to show Santa All shot with a Nikon FM2N and various primes. Feedback is appreciated.

    I will be leaving for Virginia tomorrow (okay, today now) so it will be a few days before I can check in. Hope you all have a happy and safe holiday.

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  2. 12-20-2005, 03:25 AM #2
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    Re: First slide scans.

    Beautiful,as always.
    Happy holidays yourself!
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  3. 12-20-2005, 04:38 AM #3
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    Re: First slide scans.

    Superb Captures Walter Your scanner is a real good investement . Love the results you got with Velvia ,again incredible photos
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  4. 12-20-2005, 06:23 AM #4
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    Wink Rickster...

    Gorgeous shots!

    Got to love Velvia!!!!

    Umm, but it's not Christmas yet...

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    Re: First slide scans.

    What else can I say but breathtaking. Ahhhh, vevlia, how do I love thee?? The pics really capture the beauty of those places. Have a happy holidays, walter.
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    Re: First slide scans.

    Gorgeous Rick!! Oh I got to have something. I have tons of slides that I would love to convert to the digital age. Thanks for sharing these.
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    Re: First slide scans.

    Walter,

    Glad to see your enjoying your new toy. Looks great and I love that tree pic!

    Enjoy it,

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  8. 12-20-2005, 04:02 PM #8
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    Re: First slide scans.

    Happy Early Christmas, Rick
    Those are some very gorgeous shots!
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