I think you'll like the IV. Vuescan does a smashing good job with the
Nikons, but I think you can download a copy of NikonScan from the
Nikon website. It's obviously "dongled" with the requirement that it
only works with a Nikon scanner, but duh. :)
As to pitfalls... Well, not really, other than the Nikon scanners are
affected by dust on the mirror. If you see haloing around bright
objects (transparencies) or dark objects (negatives), you might want
to explore the web instructions on cleaning the mirror. I've done that
to my V-ED and it made a difference.
Once in a while, you'll get a speck of dust on the in-line sensor and
you'll get a line going across the image. Usually, just a blow-out
(holding the unit sideways) will suffice. Cover the unit when not in
use to keep the dust out.
I'm going to risk going out on a limb here, but I think the Nikons
have pretty much been about the most bullet-proof reliable 35mm
scanners out there. I really like my V-ED, but wish I would have
gotten the 5000 because of speed as well as full roll automated
scanning.
In spite of the continual fixes to Vuescan, it still doesn't seem to
be as reliable in frame alignment in strips of negatives as NikonScan
is. But you can profile with Vuescan, Nikonscan not. I would recommend
the top version of Vuescan over the low-priced one. The additional
features make it worthwhile. Do make sure that you stay current on the
upgrades. Every few days there is a new version. I find that about
every three updates there is something in it which affects me.
AG
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