Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sat, Jul 07, 2001 at 11:39:06AM -0400, David Kieltyka wrote: > Bill Lawlor <wvl@infinex.com> wrote: > > > Second, has anyone any opinion on the Epson 1640 SU > > Photo scanner with transparency adapter? It claims > > 1600 dpi, which would be impressive when a medium > > format neg or slide is scanned. Is this a bargain at $400? > > IMO the 1640SU is top of the line in its price range. For my occasional MF > pic-taking and print scanning it has done a fine job. I'd take that 1600dpi > rating with a grain of salt, though. I've scanned at 800, 1600 and > 3200dpi...I don't think the scanner is resolving much if any additional > detail at the two higher resolutions. The higher pixel counts are useful > when printing. I own the 1640SU. I think it is OK. I have learned that if the slide is dark, there is no chance the scanner will be able to get a good scan. I also noticed that there was a check box <Sharper> or something like that in the options. When I unchecked it, the image became very soft. I think that the scanner is not able to focus on the negative because it is a few millimeters farther away from the glass then normal and software is used to get a sharp image. Has any other 1640SU thoughts on this focus issue? Shooter