Scanning B&W negatives
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:29 pm
Hi all,
Recently, I have started scanning my B&W negatives to back them up digitally. However, I might use some advise on scanning techniques in order to achieve best results and avoid scanning them all over again, in case I am on the wrong track.
My scanner is a Minolta Scan Dual III and I am using the software which came along with it. When scanning my B&W negatives, I prefer to set the film type to "color negative" rather than "B&W negative" to get more dynamic range. The B&W films to be scanned are of brand/type; T-MAX 100/400, Tri-X, Neopan Acros 100/400, Agfa APX 100, Ilford Delta 400.
My questions would be:
- Would it make a real difference to use a type other than B&W ?
- If it does, shall I then use the film type dia positive instead of color negative, what are the differences?
- Are there any tricks/settings (scan dual III related or in general) which would improve scan quality and eliminate/reduce noise/grain? I experience substantial noise/grain when scanning Ilford Delta 400 films.
Can someone knowledged on this procedure help me with it?
Thanks a lot.
Leila
Recently, I have started scanning my B&W negatives to back them up digitally. However, I might use some advise on scanning techniques in order to achieve best results and avoid scanning them all over again, in case I am on the wrong track.
My scanner is a Minolta Scan Dual III and I am using the software which came along with it. When scanning my B&W negatives, I prefer to set the film type to "color negative" rather than "B&W negative" to get more dynamic range. The B&W films to be scanned are of brand/type; T-MAX 100/400, Tri-X, Neopan Acros 100/400, Agfa APX 100, Ilford Delta 400.
My questions would be:
- Would it make a real difference to use a type other than B&W ?
- If it does, shall I then use the film type dia positive instead of color negative, what are the differences?
- Are there any tricks/settings (scan dual III related or in general) which would improve scan quality and eliminate/reduce noise/grain? I experience substantial noise/grain when scanning Ilford Delta 400 films.
Can someone knowledged on this procedure help me with it?
Thanks a lot.
Leila