Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Thu, 26 July 2001, "Peter A. Klein" wrote: > > The new Nikon 4000 dpi scanner is way beyond my price limit right now. > I've been debating between picking up a used LS-2000, maybe a Poloroid > Sprintscan 4000. Or just going for a blowout sale price on an HP > PhotoSmart (2400 dpi), which will at least get me started, and can scan > up to 5x7 prints as well. > Peter, I'd have a hard time recommending a PhotoSmart for Kodachromes. It can work well for high-key photos but it doesn't have the dynamic range for a more typical Kodachrome. I haven't tried scanning much B&W with it, but the only film type that scans consistently well is color negative. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/