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  1. A Beginner’s Guide To Setting White Balance In Nikon ScanNikon Scan can produce remarkably rich files from 35mm negatives and slides, but colour often needs a little direction before the final scan. A warm cast, cool…
  2. Storing Coolscan negatives before and after scanningFilm negatives and mounted slides remain the original image, even after a Nikon Coolscan has produced a sharp digital file. A scan can be recreated, adjusted…
  3. Why Your Coolscan Scans Look Soft and How to Fix ItA Nikon Coolscan can produce remarkably detailed files from 35mm negatives and slides, yet a scan may still look vague, smeared or strangely low in resolution.…
  4. Scanning Fuji Velvia 50 With Saturation and Natural Skin Tones in BalanceFuji Velvia 50 remains one of the most distinctive color transparency films ever made. Its deep reds, rich greens, dense blues, and strong contrast can make…
  5. Nikon Scan, VueScan, Or SilverFast For Coolscan?Choosing software for a Nikon Coolscan is rarely just a matter of installing the newest program. These scanners were designed around an older software…
  6. Using LED Replacement Bulbs in a Coolscan: Compatibility and ModsReplacing the light source in a Nikon Coolscan can seem like a straightforward way to revive an aging film scanner. A dim lamp, uneven illumination, or a…
  7. Aligning a Nikon Coolscan film holder for sharper scansSharp film scans depend on more than resolution settings or Digital ICE. A negative or slide must remain flat, centered, and positioned at the scanner’s…
  8. Using Coolscan self-test mode to diagnose sensor problemsA Nikon Coolscan can produce disappointing scans for several reasons, and a faulty sensor is only one possibility. Dust on the film holder, a weak LED,…
  9. How to Scan Very Old Glass-Mounted Slides Without Breaking ThemVery old glass-mounted slides demand a slower, gentler workflow than ordinary 35mm film. Their image may be held between glass plates, sealed with paper tape,…
  10. Coolscan 4000 Vs 9000 For 35mm Slides OnlyFor photographers scanning only 35mm transparencies, the Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED and Coolscan 9000 ED can appear almost identical at first glance. Both are…