LaserSoft Imaging

Hi, I have the current SilverFast Ai Studio with the Epson V700 Pro. I have some old family photos (reflective prints - negatives are not available) that I have the chance to scan once and need to make sure that I get the best results possible. Later I will edit them in Lightroom or Photoshop to make the right file sizes and types from printing, emailing etc.

However for now I need the best quality scan, size is not an issue. I have done some test scans at 600ppi and 1200ppi and notice the 1200ppi shows up fine details better. I also ran the SRD and it seems to do a good job at removing some of the marks without losing details. I was scanning at 48 bit HDR.

Are there any other settings or options that I can select to make a better archival scan? Optimal settings?

Should I edit the colour tones / balance and the histogram dialogue (RGB levels) in SilverFast or is it better to leave it for later editing?

Any other tips would be great!

Many thanks,
Leon

Dear Leon,

unfortunately there is no "best-setting for every scan". Each picture needs its own setting depends of its usage.
It is recommend to set the b/w points in the histogram and to make a scan in 48bit if you want it edit with Photoshop.

Best regards
Artur Möller