22. December 2014

We would like to thank you for trusting in us and in our software and we would like to wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year for you and your families. The new HQ Preview (High-Quality Preview) The HQ Preview is a tool that highly magnifies a small image area and thus makes it assessable. Only SilverFast is able to show the final scan result including image optimization on the monitor prior to the actual scan. Watch our HQ Preview Movie Different Types of Preview HQ Preview: A high-resolution preview scan is performed for the entire image and all tool settings and image optimization effects will be calculated for the complete image. The detail of this end result proof can be moved using the yellow frame in the Navigator window. Thus, individual tool effects can be quickly reviewed in different areas of the image. 1:1 Preview: For an exact estimation of the effect of a tool, such as iSRD, an especially high-resolution preview scan is made. In the Navigator dialog, a yellow frame indicates the small image detail, for which all active tools are calculated and shown in the preview. Moving this yellow frame around always requires a recalculation of all tool effects on the preview. normal Preview: SilverFast shows the entire preview scan in the overview window. Tool settings and effects are shown by approximation.

12. December 2014



Canadian Camera Magazine reviews PrinTao 8 software for large format printers – There was overall agreement that PrinTao 8 produced a preferred print result to using Photoshop as the print driver.

Canadian Camera Magazine: « When comparing the color prints from the 3880, using Photoshop as the print manager rather than PrinTao8, the preferred print was the PrinTao 8 result. The prints seemed to be slightly lighter in overall tone. The colors are very realistic, and closely match the calibrated monitor screen, the first time. Rick attributes this to the ICC profiles that are built into the PrinTao 8 software. […] The CAPA members who viewed the (blind test) prints pretty much agreed with the comments above. There was overall agreement that PrinTao 8 produced a preferred print result to using Photoshop as the print driver. »

Complete Article
PDF: Canadian Camera Magazine about PrinTao 8


8. December 2014

In early September Lomography.com and LaserSoft Imaging have announced a photo contest and asked people to send in their best photos they like to participate in an exhibition: Lomography: Have you ever thought that your photos were worthy of having its own exhibit? Well, maybe it is! Lomography and LaserSoft Imaging are teaming up once again in order to showcase you and your photographs! We want to see your best photos that are exhibit worthy because the grand prize winner will get an exhibition in the Lomography gallery store. So get your cameras, and start shooting!

From a total of 864 wonderful submissions, the winners have been chosen. Congratulations from LaserSoft Imaging! We would like to contribute some software packages: 1. place – Toby Mason (PrinTao 8) 2. place – Reiga Stratocaster (SilverFast Archive Suite 8) 3. place – BeBop BeBop (SilverFast Archive Suite SE 8) 4. place – Mok (SilverFast Ai Studio 8) The winning photos and many more amazing shots are currently exhibited in the Lomography Gallery Store New York (41 West 8th Street). For this exhibition, all winning photos have been printed on an Epson Stylus Photo R3000 using PrinTao 8, the fantastic new printing solution for large format printers.

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4. December 2014

The Epson V800 Photo already comes with SilverFast SE 8, the Epson V850 Pro includes SilverFast SE Plus 8. With an inexpensive upgrade to premium versions Ai Studio 8 or Archive Suite 8, you can benefit from additional highlights such as automatic IT8 Calibration and JobManager. Having a batch scanning functionality including automatic frame detection, both scanners are ideal for archiving large image collections using SilverFast‘s own HDRi RAW data format. An optimal basis for an effective lossless ("non-destructive") image optimization workflow. Additional information and the upgrade to Ai Studio 8 for a special launch price of € 79,00 (SE Plus) and € 99,00 (SE) can be found here.

6. November 2014

SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware specifications of two further scanners. Our scanner software is now available for the new devices reflecta RPS 10M and reflecta ProScan 10T. Try SilverFast 8 now for free. New scanners supported with SilverFast 8.2.0r2: reflecta RPS 10M reflecta ProScan 10T Both scanners digitize 35mm film strips and framed 35mm slides. The RPS 10M features an automatic feeder for filmstrips of up to 36 images. Where the ProScan 10T has the usual fixed focus, the RPS 10M using its auto-focus is able to compensate slight variations in sharpness levels of individual originals.

31. October 2014



SilverFast 8 now with revised Resolution Slider – Many users always scan using the highest resolution, the scanner will allow. This way, they hope to get the best scans possible. But this is often not the case. To facilitate setting an obtainable scan resolution, we have adjusted SilverFast with the latest version 8.2.0r2 and revised the functionality of the Resolution Slider located down in the Scan dimensions dialog.

Learn more about our new Resolution Slider and read our latest newsletter here.

23. October 2014

SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware specifications of two further scanners. SilverFast 8 scanner software is now available for the new devices Epson Perfection V800 Photo and Perfection V850 Pro. Try SilverFast 8 now for free. New scanners supported with SilverFast 8.2.0r1: Epson Perfection V800 Photo Epson Perfection V850 Pro SilverFast Archive Suite 8 The Archive Suite 8 is a software package for scanning and optimization. Using the batch scan functionality with automatic frame detection, the Epson V800/ V850 is ideal for archiving large image collections into SilverFast's own HDRi RAW data format. The optimum basis for an effective, non-destructive optimization workflow. The Archive Suite features all highlights of SilverFast Ai Studio and additional HDR software including VLT for image processing.

20. October 2014



SilverFast 8 supports Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite – SilverFast 8 scanner and HDR software runs natively on Intel Mac OS X systems from version 10.5 (including 10.10 Yosemite). 32bit computers will be supported as well as 64bit systems.

Here you find a list of all supported scanners.

13. October 2014



Professional Photographer magazine – For more than 100 years, Professional Photographer, the official magazine of Professional Photographers of America, has helped readers advance careers in the photographic industry. Each issue contains practical yet cutting-edge lessons in the artistic, business, and technological aspects of professional photography.

Recently, Professional Photographer has posted an article about LaserSoft Imaging's new printing solution for EPSON & CANON Large Format Printers – PrinTao 8.

Ellis Vener on www.ppmag.com: PrinTao 8 – Why should you consider using it? The simple answer is that it takes the frustration out of printing. The interface could not be easier to understand and navigate. […] Whether you do your own printing, or have someone else in your studio do it for you, even a new intern, you’ll be up and running in a few minutes.

Read the complete article on www.ppmag.com.

Learn more about PrinTao 8.

5. September 2014



Photo Contest – Lomography is an analog camera movement and community focussing on the Lomo LC-A camera created by LOMO PLC of Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Lomography: Have you ever thought that your photos were worthy of having its own exhibit? Well, maybe it is! Lomography and LaserSoft Imaging are teaming up once again in order to showcase you and your photographs! We want to see your best photos that are exhibit worthy because the grand prize winner will get an exhibition in the Lomography gallery store. So get your cameras, and start shooting!

Participate in the contest on www.Lomography.com.

1. September 2014

photokina 2014 – Visit us and learn more about SilverFast 8 and PrinTao 8 software.

This year, LaserSoft Imaging is more present at photokina than ever before. Our products will be shown at a total of five stands. Visit us from September 16 to 21 in Cologne. You will find us at the following stands: Epson (SilverFast 8 & PrinTao 8) – Hall 02.2 - Stands B011, C010, C011, C012 Plustek (SilverFast 8) – Hall 03.1 - Stands B004, C007 Monochrom (PrinTao 8) – Hall 02.1 - Stand C026 Canson (PrinTao 8) – Hall 03.1 - Stands A016, B019 Tecco (PrinTao 8) – Hall 04.1 - Stand F037 photokina: « Every two years there is one focal point in the sector: photokina, the world’s leading imaging fair. photokina brings together the industry, trade, professional users and end consumers with a passion for photography — in a way no other event can match. Be sure you don’t miss the world’s most important platform for placing orders, gathering information and enjoying exciting experiences — from September 16 to 21, 2014 in Cologne. » SilverFast 8 At the stands of Epson and Plustek, we would like to demonstrate our latest SilverFast 8 software release in combination with the current scanner devices from both manufacturers. We will put a particular focus on our SilverFast Archive Suite 8 for digitizing photos, slides and negatives quickly and reliably. Create your RAW data archive and optimize your images with your individual and non-destructive imaging workflow. PrinTao 8 Also at the Epson booth and at the Monochrom, Canson and Tecco stands, we present our new PrinTao 8 software. PrinTao 8 is an easy-to-use printing solution for Epson and Canon Large Format Printers. Our brand-new iPhone PrinTao 8 IC (Image Connector) app connects your iPhone directly to PrinTao 8 on your Mac. Please feel free, to bring your own images to photokina. You are invited to have it printed using PrinTao 8, taking a brilliant large format print home with you. According to the slogan: "Activate your Megapixels. PRINT!" The range of detail today's image sensors are able to capture can only be completely utilized on prints. Learn more about the photokina trade fair …

short facts September, 16th - 21st, 2014 daily 10:00 - 18:00 Exhibition Centre, Cologne-Deutz Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln 1.200 suppliers – photokina is the leading international trade fair for the entire photographic and imaging sector. It is the only event in the world that offers a comprehensive presentation of all the imaging media, imaging technologies and imaging markets – for consumers and professionals alike.

4. July 2014



Canson and LaserSoft Imaging agree on close cooperation
PrinTao 8 and Canson Infinity papers now ideally matched

Canson, expert in the market of fine art and LFP papers, and LaserSoft Imaging, globally leading developer of scanner and digital imaging software, agreed on working more closely from now on. The joint adjustment of paper and software results in perfect printing possibilities without having to concern oneself with complicated printer driver settings. PrinTao 8 has all Canson Infinity paper profiles already preinstalled, thus ensuring optimum prints.

Press Release
PDF: PrinTao 8 & Canson Papers


6. June 2014





Do you too have already planned on scanning your analog slide and photo collection a number of times? You want to know your memories safe? Now is the time to finally build a digital archive to protect your valuable images from loss, damage or deterioration.

The SilverFast Archive Suite 8 provides amazing new features and allows to build up a high-quality archive in no time following its unique non-destructive workflow.

With SilverFast's Archive Suite 8 you get a package of scanner software SilverFast Ai Studio 8 and image processing software SilverFast HDR Studio 8 as a perfectly adjusted supplement. Including an integrated color management system, this ideal archiving package is now available for your scanner. The VLT as the new Virtual Light Table represents the ideal link between scanner and digital imaging software. We grant a 20% introductory discount on any SilverFast Archive Suite 8 purchase until end of June, 2014. This reduced price also applies to upgrades but is not combinable with other discounts.



2. June 2014

New scanners supported with SilverFast 8.0.1r47: Epson Perfection 2480 Epson Perfection V370 Epson Perfection V37 SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware specifications of three further scanners. SilverFast 8 scanner software is now available for the Epson Perfection 2480, Perfection V370 and V37 devices. Try SilverFast 8 now for free. If you already own an older version of SilverFast, we offer you an upgrade to SilverFast 8 at a reduced price.

27. May 2014

Dutch photographer Frank Doorhof, who is specialized on fashion photography, will lead a 3 days workshop taking place in New York during next August, 29th to 31st. This workshop is about lighting with Photoshop and Ligthroom, the usefulness of SilverFast for getting the best out of scans and many other interesting topics. Doorhof: « In this 3 day intense workshop you will learn everything you always wanted to know about fashion/model photography but where never able to ask during standard workshops. » In addition, every attendee will receive a certificate, a signed print, a free download coupon worth 100.00 and a free plugin suite. More information can be found here on Frank Doorhof's websites.

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20. May 2014

Multi-Exposure is a technique for increasing a scanner's Dynamic Range developed by LaserSoft Imaging. Now, the patent on this technology has also been granted in the Unites States. SilverFast Multi-Exposure® only with LaserSoft Imaging.

What is the Dynamic Range? The Dynamic Range of a scanner, also referred to as density range or contrast range, is a measurement for a scanner's capability to recognize contrast levels. Contrary to reflective originals like photo transparent originals (black & white film), color negatives and slides consist of multiple film layers, which respond to light differently. Therefore, transparent originals achieve a high Dynamic Range when captured, which usually exceeds a scanner's capabilities. As a consequence, especially in the very light and shadow image areas, image details get lost when scanning. How does Multi-Exposure increase the Dynamic Range? SilverFast Multi-Exposure records an original's maximum Dynamic Range by performing a double scan with an increased exposure time of the second scan. This procedure captures the light image area's details in the first pass and the the shadow details in the second. Afterwards an algorithm calculates the final scan, which now contains any detail, from each single scan. Learn more about SilverFast Multi-Exposure.

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16. May 2014



SilverFast SE 8 part of new PIE PrimeFilm Scanners
Kiel, Germany/ New Taipei City, Taiwan. LaserSoft Imaging (LSI) and Pacific Image Electronics (PIE) intensify their cooperation in the field of scanner hardware and software. As of now, PrimeFilm X, XA and XE are supplied with SilverFast SE 8.

As an entry-level version SilverFast SE 8 offers outstanding scan results and easy handling. Users benefit from a variety of automatic functions, which make the scan and image optimization process easier, while a consistently high quality can be guaranteed.

Press Release
PIE & SilverFast 8 product bundle: (PDF)


25. April 2014

SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware specifications of three further scanners. SilverFast 8 scanner software is now available for the Epson Perfection 2580, Microtek ScanMaker i900 and ScanMaker 1000XL devices. Try SilverFast 8 now for free. If you already own an older version of SilverFast, we offer you an upgrade to SilverFast 8 at a reduced price.

18. April 2014

Sri Lanka's Smile – Photographer Knut Stritzke toured through Sri Lanka in 2007, having a camera always at his fingertips. Supported by Sri Lanka's ambassador and the Grassi Museum of Leipzig, Germany, a traveling exhibition has now been launched. The exhibition "Sri Lanka's Smile" shows a series of portraits and landscape impressions, memories of Sri Lanka, a wonder of Asia. According to himself, Sri Lanka has been an incredibly intense experience for Knut Stritzke. For him Sri Lanka was a land of ease, in which he has traveled openly and impartially. He wanted to photograph country and people without prejudice, to bring out the essence of the individual as well as the beauty of nature. He met people who were firmly rooted with both feet on the ground. He wanted to photographically capture any aspects of life, that can be read from those peoples' eyes and attitudes. The truth is found in the moment. The present contains all, what is essential. You just need to understand, how to read these tracks. Then they will also reveal something about the past and the future.

The photographic recordings have been made on analog color film using a Hasselblad camera. Besides the high quality of the resulting images, this "slow" system allows to get closer to the portrayed people. In order to digitize the limited tonal range of this material best possible, a Nikon Coolscan 9000ED has been used together with SilverFast scanner software. Knut Stritzke: « Even after all this years, Nikon film scanners are still my first choice, when I am scanning analog image material. I am glad to have found SilverFast, which features far more functionality than Nikon-Scan. For my exhibitions I need the highest quality, which SilverFast provides me! » Visit the exhibition Sri Lanka's Smile from May, 24th to August, 24th 2014 in the Grassi Museum in Leipzig, Germany. Come and view Stritzke's unique images. Knut Stritzke's website can be found here.

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13. April 2014



Heartbeat of Nature – Images of nature that touch the heart. That's the slogan for an international photo contest organized by German photo festival Zingst and Photokina trade fair. The main prize is a Volkswagen up! Of course, LaserSoft Imaging provides some valuable SilverFast software packages for the contest as well.

Entering the competition is easy: Just choose three remarkable photos impressively showing the beauty and diversity of nature. Upload them on the contest website. On commonly expressed wish, the participation fee of five Euros per participant will be used, to produce an exhibition catalog including the top 100 images.

Enter the contest before June 15th and upload your images. The award ceremony takes place on German photo trade fair Photokina, September 20th. « We are looking for strong emotional motifs – images of nature that touch the heart – focused on the topical issue of species diversity. »

More infos regarding the contest within this PDF or on www.heartbeatofnature.com.

10. April 2014



SilverFast 8 now supports more versions of Photoshop –  With version 8.0.1r43 SilverFast 8 now also offers direct connection to Photoshop Elements 11 and 12. With an earlier version, also Photoshop CC has been connected recently. With this option, it is possible to import images directly from your scanner into Photoshop. SilverFast 8 ensures optimal basis data for any further image processing.

• SilverFast 8 supports Photoshop CS3 to CS6 and CC.
• SilverFast 8 supports Photoshop Elements 8 to 12.

7. April 2014



UK Magazine MacUser has reviewed SilverFast Archive Suite 8 – MacUser, a UK based print magazine "for everything Apple, since 1985" has published a SilverFast Archive Suite 8 review. For testing a CanoScan 9000F Mark II has been used, the latest flatbed scanner model from Canon. SilverFast has been awarded with a rating of 4 out of 5 "mice", which is a really good result.

MacUser: « SilverFast Archive Suite 8 is undeniably expensive, but it’s an effective professional scanning app, with excellent colour and contrast correction tools. It could still be more intuitive to use, but the WorkflowPilot goes some way towards easing scan setups. »

You can find the complete review here as a PDF file.

2. April 2014

Book project Marcel Chassot abstract – geometricize – aestheticize Artistic photography as survival strategy The Marcel Chassot book raffle winners have been drawn and the books will be delivered the following days. Congratulations, our lucky winners are:
Bernhard Mayer, Herrsching Horst Karbaum, Dortmund Gerhard Poschung, Bächli (Hemberg) (CH) Alois Bernkopf, Hellmonsoedt (AT) Thomas Dausner, Boppard	Franz David, Passail (AT) Herbert Rothenbücher, Frielendorf Alfred Schmidt, Dautphetal Stephan Sagurna, Münster Eckhard Mehne, Baden-Baden

19. March 2014



Testimonial: Walt Cecil – ETHNOGRAPHICA – Walt Cecil, specialist for antique oriental carpets, has used SilverFast software for many years. He is really enthusiastic about his upgrade to version 8 and PrinTao 8.

Walt Cecil: « Consequently I have spent many thousands on equipment, ink and paper only to be bewildered and confused by how this is all supposed to work together and often ending up with prints that were only good enough to be trashed.

That all changed when I decided to upgrade my very old version of SilverFast 6 to the new release 8 and add HDR 8. […] »

Learn more about Walt Cecil’s first experiences with SilverFast 8 and PrinTao 8.

26. February 2014

Frank Doorhof – Frank Doorhof is a photographer from the Netherlands, who is specialized on fashion photography. He is the author of "A Guide to Model Photography". Doorhof loves to capture a model's real character instead of just creating a "pretty" image. While Doorhof still conducts magazine and advertising shoots, his main focus is teaching workshops including scanner workshops introducing SilverFast.

Frank Doorhof: « In my work I’m a 99% digital shooter, but in my heart and soul I’m a 99% analogue shooter. […] SilverFast is my choice because when I scan I want the absolute best image quality and SilverFast delivers what they promise. If I need more Dynamic Range I will use the "Multi-Exposure" function and the dust removal is great. At the moment I’m scanning my family archive, loads and loads of slides and these are frozen moments in time that will never come back, I discover parts of the life of my family that I did not know or forgot and often also remember, this has to be scanned in the best quality possible. I care for my scans and the memories they represent and if a program can help me get that little bit extra out of them, I’m in. » Visit Frank Doorhof's website: http://www.frankdoorhof.com

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21. February 2014



Fund-raising for the Philippines – As part of our fund-raising campaign in December 2013, our customers have helped diligently. An amount of € 2,- for every sold SilverFast full version during donation period now goes to the UNICEF fund-raiser. LaserSoft Imaging AG increases the donation amount and we are happy to be able to forward more than € 3.500 to the typhoon victims in the Philippines.

With the donations UNICEF received up to date, some important objectives already have been realized:

• UNICEF has provided materials for water treatment, jerrycans and water tanks for 360.000 people as well as portable toilets for 25.000 people. Many water supply companies have resumed operation.
• Many thousands of plastic canvas and countless tents were delivered to the Philippines.
• UNICEF supports the "Back to Learning" campaign: After those disastrous experiences of the past few months, half a million students, some seriously traumatized, are gradually led back to school routine.
• UNICEF coordinates the long-term reconstruction in the Philippines. Especially the cold chain for vaccines and essential medical supplies is to be restored with priority.

All information about UNICEF fund-raiser and the current situation in the Philippines.

18. February 2014



LaserSoft Imaging will be back at the CeBIT for you. We are presenting interesting digital imaging, scanning and printing news hand in hand with our partners Epson and Plustek. We would be happy to arrange meetings with press, partners, resellers or customers. Please contact us at cebit2014@silverfast.com.

Epson – Featuring the OfficeScan&Print MFP EP-1000, we would like to introduce for the first time at CeBIT a solution for government agencies, which can be fully integrated into the German DIGANT® III nPA process for passport and ID card issuing. The OfficeScan&Print consists of an Epson multifunction device and a specially adjusted SilverFast software. A flexible license management via license server now allows to share the OfficeScan&Print in a local network.

Visit us at Epson's stand in hall 7, booth A63 (Public Sector Parc) and see life this combination of powerful hardware and high-end scanner software SilverFast including IT8 color calibration and an ID printing solution. The OfficeScan&Print fulfills all requirements German federal printing agency Bundesdruckerei calls for a governmental usage.

Plustek – We would like to invite you to visit hall 3, booth F29 to learn more about SilverFast 8 and medium format scanner Plustek OpticFilm OF120.

The OpticFilm 120 scanner comes with SilverFast 8, the latest version of our scanning software. The novel user interface and the unique WorkflowPilot assistant enable you to digitize slides and negatives as comfortable and easy as never before.


10. February 2014



Frontal Lobbings – Canadian photographer Terrance Lam has reviewed the new Plustek OpticFilm 8200i and SilverFast SE Plus 8 for the well known website Frontal Lobbings. Mr. Lam with more than 25 years experience in creative arts also leads applied arts education at the Pacific Design Academy. In his review he highlights the NegaFix option, which gives the user a convenient and professional way to convert negatives into brilliant positives. Lam is really satisfied with SilverFast and prefers it over all other scanner tools.

Terrance Lam: « The Plustek is a mini scanning lab on your desktop at a value. […] I will say that with a small learning curve with SilverFast, that you'll be scanning awesome negs in no time.

… I'd still suggest spending the time with SilverFast over Vuescan and in terms of colour negs, SilverFast deals with the orange mask far better than any other software scanning combination out there. »

You can find the complete article on the frontallobbings.com website.

5. February 2014

Book project Marcel Chassot abstract – geometricize – aestheticize Artistic photography as survival strategy Marcel Chassot, born 1947 in Zurich, earned a doctorate in economic science. As a self-taught photographer, especially his handling of light and its macro shooting made him known outside Switzerland. Chassot has won some prestigious international competitions, i.e. the Kodak European Gold Award and the Gold Medal of the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographic (FIAP). His works are continuously published in specialized journals and books and have been introduced to a wide audience in numerous exhibitions, including the Leica galleries in Germany and Switzerland.

Marcel Chassot's new book abstrahieren - geometrisieren - ästhetisieren (abstract – geometricize – aestheticize) is divided into the areas of macro photography, people and architecture & industry, and is especially interesting for photo enthusiasts and photographers, as each of these topics contains instructions for image composition and technical comments. For many of his images the author has used software from LaserSoft Imaging. He states in his book: « Especially the multiple exposure method (Multi-Exposure) developed by LaserSoft Imaging resulted to significantly better results due to the increased Dynamic Range: More details in very bright and dark areas were captured. Concerning older slides also SilverFast‘s infrared dust and scratch removal (iSRD) proved to be extremely useful. Using this feature, I managed to avoid a lot of elaborate retouching. » Take part in our prize draw and win one of these exceptional books. LaserSoft Imaging is giving away 10 copies – just send an email to gewinnchassot@silverfast.com until the end of March. We will draw the lucky winners from all entries. Please note: The book is in German language and we will ship it to Germany, Austria and Switzerland only. If you want to purchase the book, you will find various sources on the author's websites.

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3. February 2014



Moderskeppet.se – 3,5 Hours of Swedish Video Course
Scanning different Image Material using SilverFast 8

Great news for all Swedish and Scandinavian SilverFast users. Moderskeppet.se has just released a very comprehensive online scanning tutorial. Photo and image processing expert Gustaf Hellsing has prepared a 3,5 hour video course introducing all the basics and revealing many advanced tricks on using SilverFast 8 to receive brilliant images from scanning all kinds of originals. Gustaf shows how to properly install and setup SilverFast and he gives some theoretical background on scanner resolution, Dynamic Range and other elemental terms. The main part of the video course introduces in detail the different scanning techniques and SilverFast features needed to successfully digitize black-and-white photos, colored pictures, negatives and slides. Click here to visit Moderskeppet's SilverFast Video Course. To get a general idea, a few movie clips are free and do not require any registration.

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Moderskeppet: « Scanning the family's old photo treasure can really tax someone‘s patience. Therefore it would be nice to do everything correctly the first time without risking of having to re-scan everything. Scanning expert Gustaf Hellsing can give you this guaranty – whether you want to scan photos, negatives, slides or everything mixed. »

30. January 2014

Christmas Prize Draw – the lucky winner is: Jonny Andrews In collaboration with British photo website ePHOTOzine.com and scanner manufacturer reflecta, software company LaserSoft Imaging has raffled a reflecta ProScan 7200 including SilverFast Ai Studio 8 and a Fuji 35mm IT8 target in December. The winner of the Christmas Prize Draw, which included a variety of products from the field of ​​digital imaging as prizes, receives a copy of the leading scanner software SilverFast Ai Studio 8 along with the appropriate hardware from filmscanner specialist reflecta. And the winner is really happy with his prize:

Jonny Andrews from Newtownards near Belfast was all excited when he received message of his win: « I have to say I’m over the moon to have won the scanner and software package from yourselves! » LaserSoft Imaging congratulates. If you look at Jonny's photos at Flickriver, it quickly becomes clear that he is a worthy winner. And Jonny is an amateur photographer not a professional – we are amazed. But have a look for yourself.

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27. January 2014



Photo Contest – Lomography is an analog camera movement and community focussing on the Lomo LC-A camera created by LOMO PLC of Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Lomography: If your passion is to scan your own film, you probably know how it feels to spend a long night scanning and retouching photos. So in conjunction with LaserSoft Imaging, we want to see how your face looks like after those long hours you spent in front of the scanner, and reward you for all your effort. We are confident that, despite the fatigue after such a laborious task, the happiness will show in your face.

Please visit Lomography's current contest "Show us your face after an long night of scanning" to see if you can win SilverFast products.

More information on the contest on www.Lomography.com.

6. January 2014

SilverFast 8 has been successfully adapted to the individual hardware of Epson Perfection V550 Photo. The V550 does not unfold its true potential without SilverFast. Multi-Exposure allows it to capture 6.026 instead of just 1.445 grayscales. Multi-Exposure reveals image details that would otherwise remain hidden. iSRD, NegaFix and many more unique features complete the power package SilverFast for the V550 Photo.

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