Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That's the same setup I use; a first version Dimage II for 35mm and an Epson 1600 Expression for larger formats. As someone mentioned earlier, scanning isn't just plug and play if you want really good results. I'm not sure that I've gotten the most out of either scanner, even though I've been using both for years. I thought about getting a Nikon 8000, or even an Imacon. I even passed on a inexpensive used 8000 with glass carriers a couple of years back (which I sort of regret). Truth is that I'm just not that committed to film scanning. I'd rather use my D3 to make enlargements from 120 and 4x5, rather than go the scanning route. If I'm going to scan and make small prints from larger formats, the Epson still works just fine. I use a glass neg carrier -- the one I use on my D3 -- when I do critical scanning (versus proofs) on the Epson flatbed. It does make a difference. I don't really like to mix digital and analog. It's one or the other from start to finish. I enjoy the analog process. More effort, but sometimes worth it. A good 8x10 analog print from a 4x5 neg has a wow factor, and is still a sight to behold. I guess that holds true of any size print from 4x5. Dave R -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Nichols Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:57 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Best Film Scanner for Black and White Jim, I scanned fifty years of family photos, mostly 35mm film and slides, using an early Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II. I have an early Epson flatbed scanner for the few MF and LF negatives, along with prints, that I needed to digitize. If you are looking for professional quality, the ones you have seen recommended are probably the way to go. If it is just to preserve family memories, almost any film scanner, with appropriate software, will do the trick. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA