Thank you Garth. Quite a variety of chosen scanners from those who
responded. I've decided to go with an extremely affordable Umax Astra 2200.
Given that I don't intend to do any printing of my images off of the
computer it isn't practical or economical to spend alot of money on a
scanner. But I did want something that gives me the best value for the
dollars I have. Thus my choice above. Thanks again for the input.
caesar2@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Ron & Mary Spolarich
www.mscollectibles.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 1999 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] What Scanners are being used?
> At 05:35 PM 11/4/99 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> > I'm new to the list but not new to Olympus photo equipment. I've been
> > shooting with my highly regarded Oly gear for just over 20 years.
> >
> > My question is: What photo scanners are members of the list using to
scan
> > their 35mm negs or positives? I'm going to be attending Hunt Photo's
23rd
> > annual trade show tomorrow here in Bean town, USA, (Boston) and will
probably
> > be making a purchase so hurry up and respond!!
>
>
>
> I use the Polaroid Sprintscan 4000, which seems to do a really nice job.
The
> software that comes with it is adequate but not brilliant, but for the
most
> part you can stick everything on "auto" and let 'er rip. I've heard
rumours of
> an "8000" model, which would definitely push this scanner into the drum
scanner
> competition category. If they could increase the scanner's optical
denisty
> range from 3.4 to 4.0, it'd kick some serious butt. As it is, it already
> produces the most impressive output I've ever seen from a scanner.
>
> Garth
>
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