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Product Description:
- SilverFast SE / Ai 6.6 Scanner Software scores with improved features: 64bit HDRi, Multi-Exposure, iSRD, IT8 Scanner Calibration and ICC Printer Calibration, Kodachrome Features, Auto-Frame, Auto-Sharpening, Gamma-Optimization, NegaFix, Movies for beginners and more. SilverFast SE for beginners, SilverFast Ai for advanced users and SilverFast Ai Studio for experts: scanner and imaging software for any needs.
- SilverFast software for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing brings the best out of all devices. LaserSoft Imaging offers individually adjusted solutions for hundreds of flatbed scanners, film scanners and digital cameras untapping the full potential of each device.
- A SilverFast software overview:
- - SilverFast SE / Ai (scanner software): THE scanner software per se, for perfect scans
- - SilverFast HDR (imaging software): 48Bit/64Bit HDRi image processing, RAW data processing, PhotoShop obsolete
- - SilverFast Archive Suite (Ai + HDR): combination of scanner and imaging software, the optimum archiving tool
- - SilverFast DC (digital camera software): optimize and archive your images using a RAW workflow
- - SilverFast PrinTao (printer software): easy but color-true printing like you need it
- SilverFast was awarded by the EDP as the best color management software in 2008. Calibrate your scanner and printer or your digital camera using SilverFast and the high-quality calibration targets from LaserSoft Imaging for color-true results. Many photographers prefer the improved dust and scratch removal tool iSRD; it's even usable for Kodachromes.
- You can download and extensively test demo versions for Windows and Macintosh for free. Add value to your current equipment without purchasing new hardware by using SilverFast.
What's new in this version:
HDRi format added, all iSRD scanner versions now save 64-bit files with infrared data | Improved automatic iSRD mode | Improved Kodachrome features | Win7 & Snow Leopard support | New Hot-Folder feature | New camera profiles | Improved USM (auto sharpening)
Operating System Requirements:
This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:
- Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
- Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
- Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
- Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
- Mac OS X 10.3.9
Additional Requirements:
- supported scanner
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Simply does not work 
- Version: 6.6.0r1, 7/30/2009 03:04PM PST
Guy Carmeli
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- ***UPDATE***
WOW - Version: 6.4.4r7, 11/22/2006 08:33AM PST
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chandivine
I am impressed by what SilferFast does to my scanner. Way better than Epson SW - alone the Multi-Sampling functions turns my Epson into a real HighEnd scanner.
Absolutely reccomended!
Thanks!
Absolutely reccomended!
Thanks!
Out of the box the Epson Scan works much better - Version: 6.4.1r4, 6/15/2005 10:50AM PST
jaybee2005
Using the default settings on both of these plug-ins the Epson scans were almost perfect and Silverfast were unacceptible. I imagine a more skilled person could get better results but if you are doing mostly reflective art I would save the money and use what came in the box.
When I purchased a new Mac Pro workstation last year I had to upgrade SF to version 6.6 in order for it to work with Leopard and Intel. Since then it has not worked. Every time I launch it, whether through the PS plugin or standalone, it gives me a "scanner not found" error, and either quits or I have to force quit it together with PS losing my work. Apple's Image Capture and Epson's Epson Scan find the scanner immediately. Ironically, using Windows XP via Boot Camp with the same version of SF works fine as well.
I am a veteran Mac user with good technical background. I keep my workstation up to date, and check it for problems regularly. I can see clearly that this version of SF is problematic, but support only replies with general solutions like reseting, re-installing, checking permissions, etc. I have been very specific in my description of the problem numerous times but I do not get professional and specific responses. I use many other products, and I have worked myself in software companies for many years; I can see clearly when I am dealing with a low quality product. Even when it did work in prior versions, the software seemed outdated and buggy. While the scan technology produced great results, the usability was awful. The interface is amateurish and belongs to the early 90's.
I have tried to post my problem in their forum twice but the post did not appear.
I cannot find anywhere on their site a customer service address, so I sent my request to sales, after giving up on the support team, but I did not get a response from them as well.
I currently do not want any explanations or support assistance - just my money back. I am infuriated and disappointed from this attitude, and surprised by the lack of professionalism. I've never experienced such apathy and disrespect from a "respected" company.