Technically one will spend maybe a little more time scanning proofs than by the wet wet method but, I have clients that specifically request them and I maintain a database of their scans for when they can't find them or I need a reference for wet printing. Also the point of being able to 'fix' errant exposures in a roll that one couldn't do in wet proofing is spot on. Your initial scan should look flat and that way all the tones that are accessible will be visible and then you can correct things from there. e ________________________________ From: richard lahrson <gtripspud@xxxxxxxxx> To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, November 6, 2011 7:55 PM Subject: [pure-silver] Scanning b&w negatives vs. making contacts Hi! I just bought my first flatbed/slide&neg scanner, CanoScan LIDE 9000F, and while I wait a week for it's delivery, I'm hoping I made a wise choice. At under $200, it handles lettersize and double resolution for 35mm and 120 with a separate scanner. Anyone use this? My first piece of digital photo gear, bundled with Photoshop, which I don't know. Best, Rich ============================================================================================================= To unsubscribe from this list, go to www.freelists.org and logon to your account (the same e-mail address and password you set-up when you subscribed,) and unsubscribe from there.