Let me tell you the story: I scanned same film, at same resolution and with no ICE or dust removal. The film was pressed for some days so it was flat-flat-flat (which I now can affect Epson's sharpness in particular). I scanned three times on the Epson with the plastic dividers placed at 0 at 1 and without them at all (they bring the film holder closer or farther to the lens and can modify the sharpness). I am using the same software, Silverfast - AI for Epson and SE ME for Nikon and have used the same profile Ilford XP2 400. Both softwares were set to NO FILTERS, same conditions I would say, so no sharpness etc etc.
The conclusion is that Coolscan is much-much sharper
- Nikon Coolscan V ED
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- Epson V750 PRO
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I know that Epson has no sharper adjustment, but THERE HAS to be something do be done, otherwise is a pity for such a good scanner which in theory should be superior than the Epson.
Is it possible to have a faulty Epson?
Any idea to what could I do are welcomed.
many thanks,
Serban
