Is it normal to get dark slides when scanning Velvia slides?

[mojo0716]

Using a Nikon Super Coolscan 4000 ED and I get dark scans every time with SilverFast 5.5 AI

Any tips for scanning?

TIA

[Gregory C]

I have a Nikon 4000ED, and I too get 'dark' scans.

The only solution I have found is to set the Exposure setting in the Negafix window to +2.5 or +3.

regards
Gregory

[ilyons]

Gregory,

Velvia is a positive type film - NegaFix will make a mess of Velvia scans

Try turning OFF the the Auto Brightness/Exposure function (light bulb symbol on the preview window toolbar) and see if that helps

[Gregory C]

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