So what sort of functionality would be required from a f/e for scanning
negatives/slides? Any references on the web for what's required?
mick
http://www.objects.com.au
Jonathan Buzzard wrote:
> andras@users.sourceforge.net said:
>
>> I don't think so. If proper strip film feeder functions (frame
>> selection) and decent dust removal are added to the backend, then SANE
>> will be just as good and useful as VueScan, as far as I can tell.
>
>
> VueScan does a whole pile of other things in the "front" end that make it
> a far superior solution for scanning negatives. This is a bit hard to
> separate as VueScan comes as a single program though. Things such as multiple
> pass scans, auto croping, film loading, slide and negative gamma curves
> and a whole pile more would be in a none existent Sane front end for
> film scanners.
>
> Basically Sane needs a slide/negative front end, and I don't see one
> in a usable state being available anytime soon. Lets face it there is
> not even one in development. While XSane is great for a desktop scanner
> for sheets of paper, photographs, you basic everyday reflective scanning,
> it is entirely unsuitable for transmission scanning of negatives and slides.
>
> That is no reflection on XSane as the two are entirely different
> propositions, and XSane is targeted at the more widely used reflective
> scanning market. What is needed is a XFilmSane front end.
>
>
>
>> In any case, there is no point giving up on the basis that there is a
>> better (commercial) alternative.
>
>
> You are of course quite right, but if it were me I would buy a copy of
> VueScan while waiting/developing a negative/slide front end for Sane.
>
> At the moment if you are serious about scanning negatives and slides then
> the only realistic option is VueScan.
>
> JAB.
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