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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Just went MF, need scanner advice
From: George Lottermoser <imagist@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:18:07 -0500

leicachris@worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)6/25/03

>If were talking MF and 4x5 negs, yes the sharpness is down right scary
>sometimes. Of course, some films work better than others, but that is 
>with
>any scanner. I don't recommend the 3200 for 35mm. Stick with a dedicated
>film scanner for 35mm.

Thanks for responding Christopher,

Of course I will continue to scan 35 with the ss4000, and I agree with you that when scanning 4x5, 5x7, or 8x10 the 1600 and 2450 seem to produce very useable scans. However, with my xPan frames, the scanners fall short. I can slip the xpan films into the ss4000 and see the real sharpness of the frame, then compare it to the flatbed scans - very disappointing comparison.

So, for me the test is, can you achieve sharp grain in your scans on the 3200? 

I assume, when you say, ³I donıt recommend the 3200 for 35mm² itıs because, indeed, you cannot achieve grain sharpness; correct?

Fond regards,

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