V750 problems

rsosa · 08-17-2010

If you quickly ask me about the scanner I must regretfully admit, don't buy it!!

-Im obtaining soft images with film scans in the trays (not wet yet)
-Some images are corrupted after scanning

Does anybody knows how to put this thing to focus properly on the slides (thats what im guessing)

thx in advance

edit: OUCH, what's happening here?

mfogiel · 08-17-2010

Well, make sure that you align the plastic mask precisely at the upper right corner of the scanner. Then read this:
http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/int...750/page_1.htm

Then try to "focus" your holder.

If it still does not work, just sell this scanner and get a proper dedicated one for 35mm film.

rsosa · 08-17-2010

what about the crazy pre scan and same results when scanned... used the scanner only 5 times!!! OMG!, looks dead

lawrence · 08-17-2010

If the V750 is working correctly it is capable of first class scans that are superior to some dedicated film scanners. Try using the Epson scan software that comes with the scanner and which I think is superior to Silverfast. An example below of the kind of quality you can expect.

lawrence · 08-17-2010

spkennedy3000 · 08-17-2010

Yes the v750 is an excellent scanner - yours looks faulty, it happens, send it back.

RayPA · 08-17-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsosa

If you quickly ask me about the scanner I must regretfully admit, don't buy it!!

-Im obtaining soft images with film scans in the trays (not wet yet)
-Some images are corrupted after scanning

Does anybody knows how to put this thing to focus properly on the slides (thats what im guessing)

thx in advance

edit: OUCH, what's happening here?

I've got the V750 Pro, and while it was somewhat frustrating initially (soft scans), especially when compared to the ease-of-use of my dedicated 35mm scanner, I managed to work things out. My initial soft scan problem turned out to be a simple setting in Vuescan. I've only scanned negs, so far.

You're picking up a lot of white in the bottom half of that scan. Are you over-scanning the holder (scanning the light source)?

Anyway, If you suspect a bad scanner, maybe try scanning something different first like a piece of flat art (something that covers the whole bed).

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Brad Buszard · 08-17-2010

Whenever I had results like this it was because I had the film holder placed too close to the hinge. The scanner needs a bit of open space in the glass because it uses that part to set its exposure. Hence the gap there on the various holders.

aperture64 · 08-17-2010

Sounds like you should learn how to use it before blaming it and warning people not to buy it. I have a V700 and could not be happier with it. My 3rd Epson scanner. All of them have been great.

rsosa · 08-17-2010

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Originally Posted by aperture64

Sounds like you should learn how to use it before blaming it and warning people not to buy it. I have a V700 and could not be happier with it. My 3rd Epson scanner. All of them have been great.

Believe me I want to be the one who says this scanner rocks! It was more kind of a way to say it. Will try all suggestions and see what happens.

lawrence · 08-17-2010

One other thought -- maybe you have not removed the plastic Film Area Guide that sits on the glass? This forces the scanner to focus on the glass rather than on the film holders.

rsosa · 08-18-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawrence

One other thought -- maybe you have not removed the plastic Film Area Guide that sits on the glass? This forces the scanner to focus on the glass rather than on the film holders.

It was exactly that!!! how'd you know? Thanks everybody...

Seems desperation won on me this time. Epson scanning software seems to be delivering better results at first, but still soft to my eye... must be the learning curve right?

thanks again

xvvvz · 08-18-2010

I am not being harsh but just being realistic - the issue is that you are just jumping in without learning how to use your scanner and it holders/film area guides. You can't blame the scanner for that. The scanner expects the film in a certain place, at a certain height with the proper film holder or area guide so that it can calibrate itself. Read the manual, don't take shortcuts and work through the tutorials at www.scantips.com.

BTW, the only way the scanner changes between lenses is via the software settings. Remember, these lenses are fixed focus at one point. Make sure you are telling it to use the correct lens for your situation or you will get soft scans because it will be focusing at the wrong film suspension height. Many people never get this right and then blame the scanner.

Doug

250swb · 08-18-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsosa

It was exactly that!!! how'd you know? Thanks everybody...

Seems desperation won on me this time. Epson scanning software seems to be delivering better results at first, but still soft to my eye... must be the learning curve right?

thanks again

Are your scans soft in terms of detail, or tone? Two things not to be confused. If its is detail then try adjusting the height of the neg carrier with the little feet that have an arrow on them pointing towards either + or -.

If they are soft in terms of tone then yes, its a good thing to have a slightly soft scan with all the tones in it that you have available in the neg. Its best to make adjustments to tone in post processing unless you are doing relatively unimportant jobs. Unless forced the scanner gives an image biased more towards that from a cold cathode enlarger, soft and gentle. And where you would use a higher grade of paper with the enlarger, you need more contrast in post processing with the scanner. The mid tone contrast is what makes most difference in pp.

Steve

RayPA · 08-19-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Negative

A nominally operating v*00 scanner can be further improved with the betterscanning.com holder and ANR inserts.

I have the v700 with them, and the results are very, very good. Especially for the investment.

+1 on the betterscanning.com holder and ANR glass inserts.

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rsosa · 08-19-2010

I was talking soft in detail, I don't see sharpness in the scans. Will try different heights and see what happens. Thanks everybody for the suggestions!

Platinum RF · 08-19-2010

V750 is an excellent scanner, blame yourself first then balme the scanner, I have used it for a year, no problem, except when I turn on ICE

Frontman · 08-20-2010

I use a 750 for black and white film, and I couldn't be happier with it. I've never had to tinker with the film holders (other than to fix one which I accidentally broke) or anything else, it gives me superb results. I've used it for a year and have absolutely no complaints.

TareqPhoto · 08-22-2010

I have V750, at the beginning i was disappointed with this scanner and i see that all my images are not sharp and soft and even the quality is not as i want in B&W or colors, now i managed to have much better results than before, i will not say i am very happy with it, but i can say it does the job, but i still look for a dedicated film scanner or drum scanner or 120 and 4x5, V750 is good for 120 not sure about 4x5 and 8x10 yet but will see that later, but i feel i want Nikon scanner for 120.