[Leica] Which scanner

[nathan.wajsman at planet.nl (Nathan Wajsman)]

Bill,

Not true. Scanner technology has been standing still (more or less) for 
the past several years. As people convert to digital capture, the market 
for film scanners is declining, and nobody invests in it anymore. The 
impact on prices has been quite dramatic--you can pick up a good film 
scanner for 500 Euros/dollars these days.

If David shoots mostly 35mm, then it is far better to buy a proper film 
scanner. A flatbed will always be a compromise.

Nathan

Bill Smith wrote:

> I think you better run the numbers to see if it's cost effective or not to 
> buy one right now--they're damn expensive and sure to go down in price and 
> up in quality. Meanwhile you've saved a ton of $$$$ at the front end. I 
> did and just couldn't justify buying one now for big bucks, then to find 
> out next year they're cheaper and much improved--and NOBODY wants last 
> year's model. 
>  
> It's kind like buying the latest and greatest digital camera. The next 
> model comes out before the ink is dry on the ads for the one you just 
> bought. It's a real sickening feeling unless you are some kind of pro and 
> use the hell outa it.
>  
> I remember when we used to bemoan Detroit's planned obsolescence. The 
> digital boys/ girls have set new records for that program. I for one am no 
> going to get sucked up in it. 
>  
> 'Just my opinion.
>  
> 
> David Cochran <cochranpr@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi to all. I am in the dark when it comes to scanners for negatives or 
> chrome.
> 
> Which is better, flatbed or dedicated negative scanners?
> 
> thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> David
> 
> 
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