Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris, I checked again. The first model uses a neon tube, the second white LEDs. All the best from Perpignan, Tarek Le 7 juin 2010 ? 18:02, Chris Saganich a ?crit : > > My belief is both models use a similar light source. > > Chris > > At 06:02 PM 6/4/2010, you wrote: >> From what I understand, the other major difference between the Scan >> Elite 5400 and the 5400 II is that the former uses a neon light source >> and is much kinder on B&W negatives, in other words, dust and >> scratches would appear less with the 1st model. Can anyone confirm this? >> >> All the best from Perpignan! >> >> Tarek >> >> ------------------------------------------------- >> Tarek Charara >> <http://www.tarekcharara.com> >> >> NO ARCHIVE >> >> >> >> >> Le 4 juin 10 ? 21:10, Chris Saganich a ?crit : >> >>> I just replaced my Polaroid Sprintscan 4000Plus after about 7 years >>> of continuous scanning. I decided the best value for the money was >>> a used Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 which I purchased lightly used >>> for $420 off ebay. Took me some time to find one offered by a photo >>> hobbyist who kept it in immaculate condition. For about $1400 the >>> Scan Elite 5400 II is also real nice. The only difference between >>> the two models is the scan time with the former being slow. The >>> scan elites have a manual focusing adjustment for film which may >>> have some curl and they use an adjustable cold light source which is >>> real nice for B&W negs. Unfortunately I had to purchase a new >>> Silverfast licence since I could never get the hang of Vuescan for >>> B&W. Here is a link to the few negs I have scanned so far, only two >>> rolls since purchase a few weeks ago. >>> >>> http://tiny.cc/ung1q >>> >>> the first four upt to my daughters in the garden are triX in D23 1:3 >>> scanned with the 5400 >>> >>> >>> At 02:32 PM 6/4/2010, you wrote: >>>> Coolscans seem pretty hard to find these days. >>>> >>>> Alternatives? >>>> >>>> I tried flatbed scanners but have been disappointed with all >>>> results I've >>>> seen so far. >>>> >>>> Anyone use the Braun Slide Scan 4000? >>>> >>>> I've love some samples files of scanned slides or B&W, if you have >>>> any. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Andrew >>>> NO ARCHIVE >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information