Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Scanning/Printing
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 12:00:46 +0200
References: <200010141822.LAA02767@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <39E92D34.98895F14@well.com>

Douglas,

I bought this scanner about a month ago and have used it to scan about 30
B&W medium format negatives (and one medium format chrome just to test
that). I am very satisfied with its performance for medium format, but there
are of course some limitations. The maximum optical resolution is 1200 dpi.
This is fine for medium format but inadequate for 35mm (assuming you want to
make 8x10 or bigger prints). Also, the dynamic range is 3.2--more than
adequate for negatives but so so for chromes.

If your only goal is JPEGs for web display, none of this matters. But if you
want to make prints from 35mm negatives and chromes, I suggest a dedicated
film scanner. I use a Nikon LS-2000 for my 35mm stuff. For considerably less
you can get the Nikon LS-30 (I think that is what it is called) or the HP
Photosmart. The latter costs no more than the Epson 1200U Photo.

Nathan

Douglas Cooper wrote:

> This printer advice is invaluable.  Now, how about affordable scanners?
> Has anyone had experience, good or otherwise, with the Epson 1200U Photo
> as a film scanner?  I know it's thought a great flatbed machine, but I
> want to scan negatives and chromes.
>
> thanks,
>
> Douglas Cooper
>
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