Digital BW, The Print

On 7/22/02 11:13 AM, "Moreno Polloni" <mp@...> wrote:

>> I'm curious about your experience with the Nikon 8000 and the
>> glass-covered holder.  I have heard conflicting reports.  It does
>> solve the DOF problem, but some have said that the Newton-ring
>> problem is bad and/or that the glass doesn't allow quite as
>> sharp a scan.  I'm not concerned about dust.  I have been trying
>> to track down some special anit-reflective glass (not etched!) to
>> replace the glass in the Nikon holder.  Thanks!
> 
> I don't notice any practical difference in sharpness between the glass and
> regular holders. The only Newton ring problem I've had was when I scanned
> some colour film that was left in the holder for a day and a half. If Newton
> rings do show up, Nikon provides some spacers that should help. That being
> said, I've never had a need to use the spacers.
> 
> I scan mostly B&W negs, which means I can't use ICE and must spend a bit
> more time cleaning dust off the negs and glass, but that's about the only
> drawback I've come across.
> 
Why can't you use ICE with a BW neg?

Robert