Hamrick Software Releases VueScan 8.4.18
By
Mike Pasini, The Imaging Resource
(Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 11:14 EDT)
VueScan now supports over 700 scanners and over 200 camera Raw formats.
Hamrick Software has updated VueScan, its scanner software supporting over 700 scannersa and over 200 camera Raw formats, to version 8.4.18. The new version features improved black and white scan speed on some document scanners, improved Kodachrome infrared cleaning and a new option for DNG files.
The new version is available from the VueScan page. The standard edition with free upgrades for a year is available for $39.95 with a $79.95 professional edition adding Raw scan file creation, ICC support, IT8 color calibration and unlimited free upgrades.
Version 8.4 Change Log
Version 8.4.18
• Improved black/white scan speed on some document scanners
• Fixed problem with some document scanners
• Improved infrared cleaning for Kodachrome
• Added 'Output|Raw save film' option for raw DNG files
Version 8.4.17
• Fixed problem with USB 1.1 Minolta and Avision scanners
• Fixed problem reading some Nikon .NEF files
• Fixed problem scanning B/W film with HP PhotoSmart S20
• Fixed problem with networked HP scanners on Windows
• Disabled tab images when displaying more options
Version 8.4.16
• Improved 'Input|Multi exposure' option
• Display sample images before scanning
• Sample images can be turned off with 'Prefs|Enable tab images'
• Fixed problem with some Epson scanners
Version 8.4.15
• Fixed problem with some Minolta scanners
• Fixed problem with infrared cleaning on Canon 8600F
• Improved infrared cleaning on Minolta scanners
Version 8.4.14
• Added 'Default options' for resetting options in a single tab
• White balance is now only done for color negatives by default
• Some small user interface improvements
Version 8.4.13
• Added 'Input|Auto repeat' for easy flatbed batch scanning
• Fixed problem with some Epson scanners
• Fixed problem with multi-page PDF files when name changed
• Fixed problem with HP ScanJet 8300
• Fixed problem with folders that contain '$' character
• Automatically append .ini to file name when saving options
Version 8.4.12
• Improved text scans
• Improved infrared cleaning
• Fixed problem with Canon MP950
Version 8.4.11
• Improved display refresh speed
• Increased maximum scan dpi on some scanners
• Fixed problem with some Epson scanners
• Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Dual III
• Fixed problem with Canon D2400
• Enabled 'Input|Fine mode" for Nikon LS-9000
Version 8.4.10
• Fixed problem with some HP duplex scanners
• Fixed problem with some HP scanners on Windows Vista
Version 8.4.09
• Fixed problem with some Avision and Xerox scanners
• Fixed problem with scanning text
• Added support for HP ScanJet G4010 and G4050
• Added support for Xerox DocuMate 632
• Improved support for SCSI scanners on Windows Vista
Version 8.4.08
• Improved quality with 'Input|Media' set to 'Slide film'
• Allow different 'Color|Scanner ICC profile' for each scanner
• Fixed problem with 'Output|PDF multi page'
Version 8.4.07
• Small improvements to 'Guide me" mode
• Improved infrared cleaning
• Fixed problem with some Avision scanners
• Fixed problem with HP 5470
Version 8.4.06
• Improved color quality with color negative scans
• Fixed problem with infrared cleaning on Canon FS4000
• Fixed problem with some Firewire scanners
• Fixed problem with some HP OfficeJet/psc scanners
• Fixed problem with scrolling options and resizing window
• Uses .dng file extension if "Output|Raw DNG format" set
• DNG files work with Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe LightRoom
• (DNG files don't work with Apple Aperture or Bibble)
Version 8.4.05
• Added "Output|Raw DNG format" option for writing DNG files
Version 8.4.04
• Improved infrared cleaning on some scanners
• Improved IT8 color profiling
• Fixed problem with guided mode
• Fixed problem with B/W scanning on some scanners
• Default folder for .icc and .it8 is now same as for vuescan.ini
• Added "Input|Fine mode" for Nikon LS-9000
Version 8.4.03
• Improved text scans (black/white threshold is improved)
• Fixed problem with B/W scans on Epson 4490
• Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Dual III
Version 8.4.02
• Improved scanner profiling
• Improved color accuracy on many scanners
• Fixed problem with Canon 8400F
• Added "Prefs|Splash screen" option
Version 8.4.01
• Added support for Canon PIXMA MP-series on Intel Mac
• Added support for Canon MP960
Version 8.4
• Significantly improved multi exposure scans
• Renamed "Input|Long exposure pass" to "Input|Multi exposure"
• Clicking on Tab exits from Guided mode
• Added support for new Canon Scanners
• LiDE 70
• LiDE 600F
• 4400F
• 8600F
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