Scanning and scanning software

Scanning

People rarely buy film cameras any more, but for many there is still plenty of scanning to be done.
Some manufacturers are virtually stopping production of film cameras altogether.
The varieties of films available is being reduced all the time.
Anyone buying a new camera is likely to go for digital.

Those using film in a few years' times will probably be doing it as an artistic choice, although there may still be some circumstances where a digital camera with its battery and back-up issues is not the best option.

Many people have lots of transparencies and negatives which will never be thrown away.
So there is still a need for scanning and we want to get the best results we can from our scanners, whatever price range they are in.

Are you satisfied with your scanner and scanning software?

All scanners come with there own software. Unfortunately this software is not always as good as it might be.
There is an independent software which can greatly increase the quality of scans.

VueScan scanning software is one of the best deals in the digital imaging world.
I first bought this software some years ago and it vastly improved the results I was getting from a very modest scanner.
Vuescan is a product I can recommend and I make no commission from any sale.

It will work with 400 scanners and nearly 200 digital camera raw files.
VueScan can produce scans far better than those from most proprietory software.
Compare the fine detail and subtle tones - VueScan will get more out of the film.
Popular for its colour fidelity and neutral colour balance.
There are advanced features to extract maximum data out of the film.
The user has tremendous control over all aspects of the scanning process.
Compatible with Photoshop and other imaging programmes.
PC and Mac versions.
Modestly prices. There is a Standard and a Professional version.
There is a price difference of course but the extra benefits make the Pro version worthwhile.
The Pro version provides the addition of:
16 bit Raw files;
colour calibration;
profiling facilities;
unlimited free upgrades.

With the upgrades, the software changes a little each time and they will incorporate new scanners and camera raw scans on the market.

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The only drawback with the VueScan package is the manual.
Like most computer manuals, it becomes clear and useful only when you know how to operate the programme.
The manual makes the software appear much more complicated than it really is.
Here is an alternative and independent manual as a free PDF file designed to get you scanning in a few minutes.

To download this free VueScan manual, please CLICK HERE .

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