Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] neg scanners - opinions please
From: "steve" <steve@mvillage.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 18:59:38 +0000

The nikon software gets very low marks on Compuserve's photoforum.
Polaroid's seem to be better and silverfast, a third party is the best, but
an additional charge. Just telling you what I heard.
Steve
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>From: Alex Brattell <alex@zetetic.co.uk>
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: [Leica] neg scanners - opinions please
>Date: Sat, Sep 26, 1998, 3:39 PM
>

>I'm about to buy a 35mm film scanner, probably the Nikon Coolscan III.
>It will mainly be used for scanning mono negs but I want to have the
ability
>to make high quality scans of trannies etc for web use and for printing of
>any kind. The Nikon seems to come withthe best software.
>
>Does anyone have any strong feelings for or against any of the scanners in
>that price range (eg the Canoscan 2700F)?  Any good dealers in UK for neg
>scanners?
>
>I've looked on the web but haven't been lucky with good up to date info.
Any
>useful URL's??
>
>Any relevant issues about scanning images made with Leica lenses?
>
>Any opinions, recommendations, suggestions would be appreciated. If I'm
>really set on acquiring an ugly  beige plastic box, it better be the right
one!
>
>Thanks,
>Alex
>
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