Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob, I don't know prices there. My suggestions Definitely a dedicated film scanner, not a flat bed. That is if 35mm only is acceptable. The listed DMax figures are theoretical, not necessarily achieved in practice Nikon Coolscan V or The late model Minoltas if you can source one. Used is a greater risk of course. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ -----Original Message----- Subject: [Leica] Scanner advice really needed... Folks - I really need a new scanner; my Epson flatbed (which I've never been quite OK with) is doing weird stuff (with either the Epson scan driver or Silverfast Ai). I'd really like to keep the cost around 500 USD, but if one of you trusted film fans feels that I really oughtta spend more I'd probably yield to greater wisdom. Looks like there may be a Nikon, a Plustek (whatever that is) and a Microtec or two. 6x6 capacity would be nice but not absolutely necessary. 4000 ppi and four-point-something dynamic range would be the minimum specs (although I suppose a good multi-scanning device might be able to deliver the goods with three-point-something DR.) Almost all of my film is Tmax or Fuji 400 speed, with occasional forays into the 100 & 1600 ISO regions. What Should I Buy?? Bob Palmieri _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information