Scanning Issues - DPChallenge Forums

12/19/2004 02:55:23 AM · #1

Hi
I need some help with scanning of Old Photographs, i am not very good with scanning and do not have much idea.

Problem i am facing is that whenever i scan photographs , colors are alot brighter, eg red color would look of diiferent shade than red in photograph , same with other colors. I have scanned some snaps in past but converted them into BW, that i did not bother if scanned image's color were quite different than those of orginal but now i donot have to convert into BW

Is there a caoncept as "Calibration of Scanner" ?

I am using a simple flatbed umax 3600, use the software provided that only , i have PS-7 with me also
Please help

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/19/2004 03:41:29 AM · #2

anyone

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

12/19/2004 03:45:00 AM · #3

I wish I had an answer for you but I have not used a scanner in year or so. I know there are some settings you can change when you start to scan [in the software] but not sure on what to do...
Sorry I could not be of help.

12/19/2004 06:47:36 AM · #4

Yes, you can calibrate a scanner and in fact the entire work flow path - flatbed scanner, film scanner, camera, desktop workstation, monitor, printer.

Most scanners, including the Umax product line offer ICC profiles. Check their web site for downloads and instructions.

Alternately, there are calibration tools like ColorVision's Spyder solution that can be used as a third party tool. Have a look at this web site:
ColorVision Products

12/19/2004 07:44:31 AM · #5

Sorry it doesnt help me, i mean , i need something on same line as that of calibration of monitior that one can do on our own rather some products like colorvision

12/19/2004 07:55:57 AM · #6

Originally posted by General:

Sorry it doesn't help me, i mean , i need something on same line as that of calibration of monitior that one can do on our own rather some products like colorvision

Well, why not make sure that the ICC profiles are correctly loaded for all devices, the scanner and the monitor and they are referencing the same standards protocol.

Then, take a known image source, such as a low cost colour chip chart available for about $10 at most high-end camera stores and then visually compare what the results of the scanned chip chart are compared to what is displayed? You can find monitor alignment procedures even here on the DPC site if you search for them.

I know that on the WWW there are several sites that describe a simplistic process that permits a basic visual colour alignment. I would not expect it to be perfect, but it should be an improvement over a completely un-calibrated system.

Have you checked the Umax web site for advice? I found it to be very helpful and it recommends several good books on the subject. It even pointed me to a third party web site that offered wonderful scanning tips. You might want to try that out and see what you can learn.

Scanning Tips

Does this help?

Message edited by author 2004-12-19 08:02:47.

12/19/2004 08:00:55 AM · #7

Morgan , i am extremly thankful to you for your reply, it really helped me, thanks alot.

12/19/2004 08:07:18 AM · #8

Here is a page of links on the subject of colour calibration. I hope that this information is useful.

Links

Message edited by author 2004-12-19 08:08:03.