On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 22:16:58 -0700
Tal Lancaster <talrmr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:56:39 -0500
> Gary Edwards <garyetx@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I'm slightly considering upgrading from my Nikon LS-30 (2700 dpi) to a
> > 4000 dpi machine. The Nikon LS-4000 is expensive (1500 USD) and uses
> > a lighting system that emphasizes dust - and I'm pissed at Nikon for
> > their software support of the LS-30 (and their dedicated software's
> > human interface is DREADFUL - thank heaven for Ed Hammrick and
> > Vuescan). Polaroid/Artix is a lot cheaper. Any other
> > thought/options/recommendations? I prefer those from personal
> > experience. I scan all three media - color negs, b&w negs, slides
> > (including KR).
> >
>
> About a month ago or so my LS-30 died. It will do a preview, but won't
> do a scan any more. I am guessing that the step motor is messed up. So
> I decided to upgrade and went with the LS-4000.
>
> I spent a couple of weeks scouring the net for what to go with. The
> search finally narrowed down to the LS-4000 and the Cannon 4000.
>
> I liked the price of the Canon and from the reviews it sounded like the
> the optics sound a little better than the Nikon. Sharp from center to
> edge.
>
> But things that I didn't like about the Canon, a lot of people reported
> noise in the scans and its use of USB instead of firewire. So I decided
> to pay a little more and went Nikon again.
I forgot to add that I am running with the LS-4000 with XP.
Tal
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