Silverfast 6.5 Ai Studio Multi-Exposure Question

[jcbx]

Silverfast 6.5 Ai Studio includes the new Multi-Exposure capability. I have a question regarding the use of this feature:

If the 48 bit Multi-Exposure scan is opened into Photoshop rather than Silverfast HDR, does the scan still show improved dynamic range on supported scanners?

[RAG]

The good news it that the increased dynamic range is contained in the image file. Look to the shadow detail for signs of improvement.

[jcbx]

Thanks. It appears to be the case (actually quite noticable with some scans), but I wanted to be sure.

[RAG]

Glad to hear it works and that you are able to see the dif.

[jkrolick]

I recently upgraded to AI Studio for the Epson 4870 because of the new multi-exposure feature. The multi-scan button DOES NOT toggle to multi-exposure when following the directions - 48 bit color in transparancy mode. Has anyone with this scanner using CS2 with Windows XP been able to use this function? Tech support has not been helpful.

Thanks
Jeff

[MikeD56]

I have XP, studio, the 4870, but only CS. ME works only if the desktop is set in XP mode, not classic.
Hope this will help.

[MikeD56]

All,

just got this from SF support

"That is correct- the classic desktop currently cannot be used with ME"

[jkrolick]

Thanks Mike. I have not heard any word from SF tech support. I switched to XP mode and the ME function works. Interesting bug which I have never run into before.

Initial ME scans with Fuji Pro 400H (color negative) are disappointing - very contrasty even after much tweaking. I'm just not seeing the improvement in shadow detail. The native Epson software is still much, much better. If anyone has a "formula" for good results with ME from color negative film, let me know.

[MikeD56]

jkrolick -- I'm away from the computer and scanner for the next couple of weeks. When I return I'll do some tests and see what I get.