Hmmmm...scanners. As Denton mentions, the Minolta unit is excellent. HP
offers a unit at 2400 dpi resolution for around $350, depending on the
dealer. It does a fine job.
As for the difference of scanning film compared to scanning prints on a flat
bed - there really is no comparison. The best flat bed resolution I know of
is 1200 dpi, most are in the 600 range. Film scanners are much higher. My
own observation is that reflected (flat bed) scans are also lower in
contrast. It may be just my unit. Unless you have a need to scan large
items (A4 size pages), I'd stick to a film type unit.
John P
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there is no "never" - just long periods of "not yet".
there is no "always" - just long periods of "so far"
Claes <alvsborg@xxxxxxxxxx> wondered:
>
>I have a slight-off topic that I need some advice on. I have noticed that
>some of you use a slide scanner, and I have become interested myself.....
>
>Primarily, I want to publish sharp photos on the web, but it would be great
>if the quality is enough for off-set printing too. What (affordable) slide
>scanners are available on the market? It would be great if you, who use
>slide scanners could give some http-links to photos that you have scanned
>and put on the web. And also give some ideas on pros and cons of different
>scanners.
>
>Is it possible to get a good slide scanner under say USD 1000? Or
>preferably even less.
>
>Also, what are the pros/cons of using slides and a slide scanner compared
>to prints and a good flat-bed scanner?
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