SilverfastAi

[jdrenda]

I am using a NikonCoolscan5000 using the nikon software and I was wondering if the Silverfast Ai software is a worthwhile investment don't know much about it thanks for your thoughts, John

[df cardwell]

I am using a NikonCoolscan5000 using the nikon software and I was wondering if the Silverfast Ai software is a worthwhile investment don't know much about it thanks for your thoughts, John

What do you find deficient in your results ? Silverfast is very good, but has an idiosycratic 'rationale', and unless you had something specific you'd like to achieve that you can't at present, there isn't much reason to switch.

[Don Bryant]

I am using a NikonCoolscan5000 using the nikon software and I was wondering if the Silverfast Ai software is a worthwhile investment don't know much about it thanks for your thoughts, John

Seems like there was a thread recently about Nikon scanners and maybe SF AI, look and see.

If I'm reading your question correctly I think you are asking, 'Is it worth the money they charge?'

I do know that the Silverfast versions I have used work adequately but I really don't like their prices. But it's probably easier to use and just as effective or more effective than VueScan Pro.

Don Bryant

[doc4x5]

I have and use Nikonscan for my 9000 scanner and find it intuitive and it does the job. I do not scan 35mm film these days. I use Silverfast ai with my Microtek 1800f for 4x5 and it seems fine as well. I use only monochrome film, tmax 100, and try to do minimal manipulation in the scanner software, but really do not think I would spend extra for Silverfast for the Nikon 5000.

Good luck.

Eric

[bdial]

My Epson came with Silverfast ai, but I agree with df Cardwell. I find SF a little hard to understand. The Epson software is much easier to deal with. I only use SF when I want it's specific features for a scan.
You can download a demo copy of SF that is fully functional, but expires after a time limit to try out.