Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jun 4, 2010, at 12:10 PM, Chris Saganich wrote: > I just replaced my Polaroid Sprintscan 4000Plus after about 7 years of > continuous scanning. I decided the best value for the money was a used > Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 which I purchased lightly used for $420 off > ebay. Took me some time to find one offered by a photo hobbyist who kept > it in immaculate condition. For about $1400 the Scan Elite 5400 II is > also real nice. The only difference between the two models is the scan > time with the former being slow. The scan elites have a manual focusing > adjustment for film which may have some curl and they use an adjustable > cold light source which is real nice for B&W negs. Unfortunately I had to > purchase a new Silverfast licence since I could never get the hang of > Vuescan for B&W. Here is a link to the few negs I have scanned so far, > only two rolls since purchase a few weeks ago. > > http://tiny.cc/ung1q > > the first four upt to my daughters in the garden are triX in D23 1:3 > scanned with the 5400 unfortunately Chris, this site requires registration for anything but thumbnails... Steve > > > At 02:32 PM 6/4/2010, you wrote: >> Coolscans seem pretty hard to find these days. >> >> Alternatives? >> >> I tried flatbed scanners but have been disappointed with all results I've >> seen so far. >> >> Anyone use the Braun Slide Scan 4000? >> >> I've love some samples files of scanned slides or B&W, if you have any. >> >> Thanks >> Andrew >> NO ARCHIVE >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information