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Jul 16, 2018 07:42:16   #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You smile, and say thank you.

Nobody likes a smart ass.


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Apr 13, 2018 06:18:12   #
Kuzano wrote:
Vuescan is the most versatile scanner software I have ever used on a number of scanners including the Nikon Supercoolscan 5000, refurbished by a fellow on eBay whose user name is nikon_coolscan. He has over 2500 feedback at 100%. I have spoken with him and he suggested Vuescan which will drive the Nikon scanners (which only ever had drivers for windows XP. (there were some hacks and workaround to use the Nikon scanners) But Vuescan ran my Nikon dedicated scanner on Windows 10 flawlessly, (without hacks) and the Vuescan driver list is extensive. (I might recommend the Nikon scanner from nikon_coolscan, as one option as it kicks ass on any flatbed scanner. However, it may not work for the mish mash of formats you mention as it's a slide scanner)

Ive used new Epsons, Canons, and other (5 Epsons) all not to my satisfaction except the Nikon. I am quite picky and gave up all notion of flatbed scanner after trials of each. The Nikon, which was older but dedicated worked for me.

However now I use an Olympus OM-D 5 MkII digital camera with the HiRes feature, with a macro lens and a bellows to digitize my slides. More quality, more efficient and once setup, easier to use. I do no post processing as is often done with flatbed scanners. My purpose is to get a capture, then PP in my editing software.

With a flatbed scanner, one is prone to post process in the scanner software, and then again in adobe product.

Remember this above all else. The first question is why scan in the first place. It is pitifully laborious, and all scanning delivers a file that is degraded from the original media. Except for drum scans, or an original digital capture, flat bed scanning is very disappointing. If you are just digitizing one or two images to do something further, like print big, a drum scan on just those images is less costly, beside being done by qualified scanning services.

I still have the majority of my work with film in the approved archival storage, that I used during 20 plus years of film.

I would say I have spent over $2500 in unacceptable scanners and uncountable hours of PITA scanning before ditching the practice.
Vuescan is the most versatile scanner software I h... (show quote)




Same scanner AND Vuescan .... agree it works GREAT...
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Apr 12, 2018 10:45:48   #
Went to the top of Mt Washington once.... back in the 70's. Below is a scanned copy of a picture I took walking from the parking lot to the observatory. Never been in "Zero" visibility fog but this was close. Final mile or so up was "interesting" and the first mile down. By the time we got to the base the mountain looked like your picture :-)


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Apr 12, 2018 08:35:25   #
Sent Lens for Repair to Melville from Chicago:

Dropped at UPS - 2/5
Arrived at Nikon - 2/7
Approved Repair - 2/7
Repair Completed/Turned lens over to UPS - 2/16
Arrived on doorstep - 2/20

So, times in range of what your experienced/was quoted.... Obviously non-NPS

(Also, just to be clear... UPS return was over a weekend and the repair encompassed a weekend also.... days quoted are "Business Days")
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Feb 20, 2018 19:03:39   #
Not sure what was done... doesn;t look as though ANYTHING was replaced. Haven't used it much but "seems" to be back to normal.


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Feb 20, 2018 14:57:45   #
FYI.... Got the lens back....Repaired.... Final Bill $355.77 ... A RARE occasion when the final bill is LESS than the estimate. Just wanted to update you since apparently the ESTIMATE is NOT always a) correct and b) $600.

Anyway... FYI... and Good luck with YOUR repair.
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Feb 7, 2018 14:31:43   #
PicturePete wrote:
That would be great. I have been to Nikon in Melville to have someone else’s camera repaired. The technicians know what they are doing there



Received an estimate and I approved it. $653.00 (tax and shipping included)... Base repair was $600. Dropped a lens a few years ago (24-70 2.8) and it cost $600 to fix as well. I guess that's the standard "rebuild" price. Good luck on your decision.
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Feb 7, 2018 08:17:15   #
PicturePete wrote:
My Nikkor 70-300 AF-S VR Zoom vibrates and makes a grinding noise when on auto focus mode on my Nikon D 80. Has anyone experienced this and how was it fixed? PicturePete.



As I write this my 6 year old 70-200 VR II is winging (actually wheeling) its way to Melville.... Lens gets used a LOT .... If you care I can report the estimate when I receive it...
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Dec 6, 2017 07:28:09   #
Racing on Dirt (or sand) is better ANY day.....
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Dec 6, 2017 07:22:10   #
Thanks....
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Nov 8, 2017 11:49:54   #
Beautiful....
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Oct 20, 2017 08:27:17   #
Pictures often just don't look as awesome as real life.... Yours DO!! Beautiful...Thanks..
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Oct 1, 2017 11:44:35   #
Nice...
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Aug 23, 2017 05:35:16   #
DaveO wrote:
Geez guys, it's hard enough to get people to ask questions or post pics...not much encouragement here. We do have the option of not opening a post that says eclipse or something else unworthy of our attention.


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Aug 21, 2017 17:16:18   #
Superb
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