[Leica] Re: Slighty OT - Scanner Question

[ericm at pobox.com (Eric)]

Doug wrote:

>An older Polaroid SprintScan 4000:
>
>http://www.wildlightphoto.com/land/towercreek.jpg
>
> The scanner has no dust/scratch removal but since you're scanning
> silver B/W you wouldn't miss it.  I'm using Vuescan, which has quite a
> learning curve but has all the power and controls nessesary to get
> excellent scans.  I have no plans to replace it.

My sentiments, exactly.

While the Polaroid is no longer available, my understanding is that it's the
same basic parts as the Microtek ArtixScan.  When my SS4000 gives up the
ghost, I'm going to have a hard decision to make.  But I'd be tempted to try
out the Microtek just to see.

SS4000 + Vuescan + silver b/w = very happy photographer

Everything on my web site has been scanned with the SS4000/vuescan combo.  I
have a few images that aren't from silver halide film, but only very few.
:)

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Eric
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