I've just purchased the above primarily for 120 slide scanning although I also have a large collection of 35mm slides (mainly Velvia and Provia). I never use negative film.
Whilst I'm awaiting delivery I wonder if anyone out there has this scanner and could maybe give me some tips as to getting the best out of it. I read that the Scanhancer improves the result and seems quite cheap.
I intend to scan via my Imac, 3.06 Gz, firewire connected etc and assume no problems in this area (fingers crossed). I've downloaded the latest Minolta software but wonder whether Vuescan or Silverfast may be better.
Anyway, if you have any tips or recommendations I would be most obliged.
p.s. just as a side thought, I must say what a superb forum this is. Without question the best on the web. I've only been a member for a few months but boy, have I learned a lot, and at 63 years of age having been around cameras since a mere boy that's some statement.
Whilst I'm awaiting delivery I wonder if anyone out there has this scanner and could maybe give me some tips as to getting the best out of it. I read that the Scanhancer improves the result and seems quite cheap.
I intend to scan via my Imac, 3.06 Gz, firewire connected etc and assume no problems in this area (fingers crossed). I've downloaded the latest Minolta software but wonder whether Vuescan or Silverfast may be better.
Anyway, if you have any tips or recommendations I would be most obliged.
p.s. just as a side thought, I must say what a superb forum this is. Without question the best on the web. I've only been a member for a few months but boy, have I learned a lot, and at 63 years of age having been around cameras since a mere boy that's some statement.