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07/20/2006 02:28:57 AM · #1 |
A friend asked me about what a reverse scanner is but I couldn's give specific answer. Any help?
Thanks!
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07/20/2006 02:36:13 AM · #2 |
In photography, "reverse scanner" is a term sometimes used to describe how high-end professional photolab printers work, using lasers; with a conventional scanner, you scan an analog image and output a digital file. These printers essentially take the digital file and use a laser and photographic paper to output the analog image.
I believe "reverse scanner" is a term used in an audio context as well, specifically with Dolby systems, but I don't know anything about this.
Robt.
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07/20/2006 02:39:18 AM · #3 |
Thanks.
My friend was asked by her friend, a photographer, to help him buying a reverse scanner, second hand, here in Hong Kong. Maybe my friend didn't get it right.
Tibi
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07/20/2006 02:41:40 AM · #4 |
Perhaps he's looking for a scanner that can scan negatives (color reversal film) and output true-color positive digital files? That would make sense. Try looking for "color negative scanners" or "film scanners".
Robt.
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07/20/2006 02:44:37 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Perhaps he's looking for a scanner that can scan negatives (color reversal film) and output true-color positive digital files? That would make sense. Try looking for "color negative scanners" or "film scanners".
Robt. |
Thanks. You confirmed what I thought, too.
Thanks a lot.
Tibi
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