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Old 09-19-2008, 12:57 PM   #56
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1. TIFF seems superior to BMP (optimum filetype?)
Same, both TIFF and BMP use a loss less compression. TIFF can use RLE/LZH and BMP only uses RLE. The graphics industry seems to preferr TIFF.

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2. 300dpi seems superior to 450dpi
This question depends on your scanner. Most scanners are 300/600 DPI and they interpolate the other DPI.

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4. optimum gamma correction anyone?
This is a value that can change on a per scan basis. Typically 1.5 or 1.6 is the standard for printed media. But your gamma can change if the image you are scanning differs in brightness.

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