Forums practice and technique digital darkroom vuescan 9 pro vs silverfast 8 ai studio vs epson scan software. The unthinkable switching from vuescan to silverfast. I just want some opinions from users of silverfast. Im really happy with silverfast, and have bought the ai versions for both my epson v750 and nikon coolscan v. If, for example, raw scans are generated with silverfast ai at one working station, these files can be transferred to another working station and process them with silverfast hdr. But one scenario in particular exposes a problem i keep having trying to export totally flat, l. Jul 19, 2018 its important to know right here and now that this is not a vuescan vs silverfast thread. I am still having white balance issues that require post. Vuescan is one of the most famous film scanning software possibilities.
For the same or better scan quality you can purchase vuescan for a fraction of the cost. Vuescans most obvious competition is silverfast ai studio 8. As i wanted the multi exposure function so i upgraded to silverfast ai studio 8. The silverfast ai studio 8 scan utility is pricey and has a steep learning. The unthinkable switching from vuescan to silverfast film forum. The unthinkable switching from vuescan to silverfast film. Oct 23, 2014 vuescan s most obvious competition is silverfast ai studio 8, another, significantly more expensive, scan utility that also works with a long list of scanners from various companies, and also. I am curious, is there a general consensus when it comes to scanner software. Feb 18, 2016 this first video shows how you can efficiently scan negatives using a flatbed scanner and silverfast software. Below you will find the procedure to make virtually any minolta scanner work in windows vista, windows 7, and windows 8 both 32bit and 64bit allowing the scanners to work with silverfast. If you additionally make a colour calibration with an it 8 target, you correct the colour errors of the scanner for slide scans and create a correction profile, which will be applied at each scan automatically. Throwing out silverfast and replacing it with vuescan my. I dont know silverfast, i have tons of film which i usually scan with the.
Lasersoft imaging has recently released silverfast 8 as the successor to their popular scanning software silverfast 6. Silverfast ai studio 8 scanner software plays the role of the dslr in this instance, compared to generic pointandshoot scanning applications, and offers greater control in the way your scanner reacts to the media being scanned, while also allowing for a fully automated workflow that utilizes this enhanced set of. It was just what came with the scanner and i used it and was comfortable with it. I currently own a copy of vuescan but havent used it in years and really dont want to spend amount more to get the ai version of the silverfast 8 software. The snow leopard os for my mac is not supported by nikon scan yet. I have a nikon 9000ed film scanner that im reasonably happy with. Questions about the scan software silverfast filmscanner. Vuescan vs silverfast seai plus 8 film forum leica forum. I profiled my scanner with the it8 targets in vuescan and the improvement was incredible. Lasersoft imaging silverfast ai studio 8 scanner software ni228. Silverfast ai studio v8 is the epitome of professional scanner software. I started out with a demo copy of silverfast which i downloaded for free from the site and later upgraded to a full copy which i paid for. Can use the same version of the program with all the scanners the program. Scanner software silverfast for windows 10 and macos catalina.
Offers more control over scans than the drivers that come with most scanners. If your scanner software makes you feel like youre sitting in the dark playing a video game. Each of these versions has a special version for each brand and model of scanner. For many years, much of my work was on a variety of blackandwhite negative films and while i was fairly diligent about proper archival materials for storage there were some inevitable mars and blemishes on older images. I see this has as better fix now but i still cant see where to scan say. Today we would like to show our lowpriced upgrade options to you. Film scanner reflecta proscan 10t with silverfast ai studio. Silverfast ai epson scanner software free downloads and. With the here offered bundle with silverfast ai studio you achieve the best possible results with the reflecta proscan 10t. I had been using a plustek scanner for 35mm for some years and it had silverfast software. You can also consult the product page for your scanner to look up, which software is available for your device and operating system. Silverfast ai studio 8 scanner software silverfast ai studio 8 is the epitome of professional scanner software. Sep 14, 2015 silverfast ai studio 8 is the epitome of professional scanner software. I am comparing vuescan and silverfast ai software on a flatbed scanner.
Silverfast ai studio includes the full functionality. Silverfast ai studio 8 is the epitome of professional scanner software. Silverfasts main competitor is the vuescan 9 professional edition. What do you like about vuescan over the native scanning software that came with your scanner. The vuescan vs silverfast debate settled itself nicely. Silverfast ai studio 8 scanner software english youtube. Apr 27, 2010 i will give it more trials and see, in fact i can get better results if i go deep in settings or adjusting on thew software and then i use photoshop or lightroom, i just was looking for to see how the scan coming out of the scanner for different software without tweaking, and which software is easy to adjust and tweak, as i said, on epson scan. Jun 07, 2016 the software when i first got word of this new srdx feature in silverfast ai studio 8 i was eager to try it out.
The image quality, however, is very bad when scanning negatives and slides using the standard scan software from epson, since the density range of the scanner is too low. As silverfast s toplevel version it is equipped with the most comprehensive functionality, which also meets the highest standards. Apr 08, 2014 i am curious, is there a general consensus when it comes to scanner software. As silverfasts toplevel version it is equipped with the most comprehensive functionality, which also meets the highest. Silverfast archive suite 8 combines the well known scanner software silverfast ai studio 8 and the image editing software silverfast hdr studio 8. Individually adjusted to presently about 340 different scanner models, silverfast brings out the maximum quality from any device and clearly exceeds the results of the manufacturers software. Many people are looking for an alternative to silverfast because they have found it doesnt fit all of their needs. Silverfast ai studio 8 scanner software plays the role of the dslr in this. I primarily shoot a lot of trix 400 if that matters. I will give it more trials and see, in fact i can get better results if i go deep in settings or adjusting on thew software and then i use photoshop or lightroom, i just was looking for to see how the scan coming out of the scanner for different software without tweaking, and which software is easy to adjust and tweak, as i said, on epson scan. I got an email the other day asking what i thought about my negative scanner, the reflecta crystalscan 7200. Ive been pretty satisfied with vuescan the last few years. Silverfast and vuescan are the most commonly used professional tools for scanning film and slides. Why i switched silverfast for vuescan david naylor.
Oct 23, 2014 the silverfast ai studio 8 scan utility is pricey and has a steep learning curve, but its an excellent tool for anyone who wants to get the best possible output quality from whatever scanner they. It can be as easy as loading them up and just a few mouse clicks. The redevelopment of silverfast has built on this wealth of experience. Learn more about it and why our silverfast is the worldwide leading software. When i have time over the weekend i will try to post some comparison crops. I also have to say that my scanner shipped with a silverfast 8.
Silverfast nikon scanner software free download and. As silverfast s toplevel version it is equipped with the most comprehensive functionality, which also meets the highest. The entrylevel version for uncomplicated and professional scanning offers easy handling and a variety of. They both can also be used to scan other things like documents and photos. Silverfast hdr handles 48bit raw image files rather than scans. I wasnt satisfied with my results so i did a blindbuy of silverfast ai studio 8. Silverfast dc works with 24bit color image files from. I did these tests using the same 35mm negative on an epson 4870, the flatbed that i have used since it came out in 2004. The question is whether to shell out the big bucks for silverfast studio or use vuescan both of which are supported for snow leopard for my medium format images. Silverfast ai studio 8 the flagship of the silverfast scanner software series now includes the auto it8 calibration and meets the highest demands.
Nov 08, 20 the tabletop scanner is about the size of a sixslice restaurant toaster about 8x14. Then i bought a v600 as i added a mf camera and it came with epson scan which seemed fine to me but i wanted to use silverfast as i had been using it for such a long time. Lasersoft imaging silverfast ai studio v8 scanner software. Id seen a video linked to on that thread where a comparison. The silverfast ai studio v8 is compatible for canon canoscan 9000f scanners. Ultimate scanning guide minolta 5400 meets silverfast 8. We have informed you about our new scanner software silverfast 8 recently. Silverfast highend suite for heidelberg drum scanner archive software. The silverfast ai studio 8 scan utility is pricey and has a steep learning curve, but its an excellent tool for anyone who wants to get the best possible output quality from whatever scanner they. Ive read a bit about silverfast and now realize it is a scanning software.
Silverfast 8 for minolta 5400 and 5400ii lasersoft imaging. He is really enthusiastic about his upgrade to version 8 and printao 8. This made me realize i havent blogged about my scanning progress for quite a while, or the fact that i have abandoned the bundled software silverfast and gone with vuescan instead. Vuescans most obvious competition is silverfast ai studio 8, another, significantly more expensive, scan utility that also works with a long list of scanners from various companies, and also. It also comes with lifetime free updates for the professional edition and works on all scanners that you own, not just the one that you purchase it for like silverfast. The software when i first got word of this new srdx feature in silverfast ai studio 8 i was eager to try it out.
Silverfast test in reply to ken henke nov 22, 2007 although i dont have much experience with either program, some of my first tests indicate silverfast is clearly better. Silverfast ai provides up to 48bit color capture for over 150 scanners. May 06, 2015 throwing out silverfast and replacing it with vuescan. Silverfast ai studio 8 best scanner software and much more than just a simple scan application lasersoft imaging has gained 25 years experience in the development of imaging software. Minolta 5400 meets silverfast 8 japan camera hunter. I used vuescan trial software and screen capture to avoid the watermarks until you paid. They both can also be used to scan other things like. How to scan film negatives using silverfast software youtube.
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