I've been trying to get the feel for scanning my Kodachromes with a new Epson V700. I've been scanning at 6400 ppi, 16 bit, Adobe RGB (yes the file sizes are monstrous) using the Silverfast SE software that came with the scanner. Anyway, using the Scan Pilot, I am optimizing levels and previewing the scan before pulling the trigger. In the preview everything looks fine, but the scan itself comes up way too dark (probably by 3 or 4 stops), with a marked cyan cast.
Just to check if the scanner's analog gain / lamp is bright enough, I tried the scans using the Epson interface. The result is vastly better, but unfortunately is in sRGB.
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks.