I have the Microtek 5900 which boasts negative and tranny scanning up to 4x5 on
the flatbed. While I'm extremely pleased with the scanning of prints and other
reflective materials, I've found the the film scanning to lack sharpness and
dynamic range. Couldn't recommend it for anything more than web images, if
that.
Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: Earl Dunbar
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 3:36 PM
Subject: [OM] Scanners
This may have been covered before I joined the list; if so, sorry, and feel
free to reply off list.
I foresee myself continuing to mostly shoot film rather than digital for some
time, not unlike a lot of others here. So, what scanners are people using,
recommend, etc.? My requirements are mostly for 35mm, BUT I do have a need for
up to 4x5 scans. I suppose my 2-1/4 and 4x5 material could be jobbed out, but
then I'm forced to find a good service for that, not to mention the relative
cost vs. just buying a 4x5-capable scanner and doing it inhouse.
Should I be looking at two scanners, one optimized for 35mm and one for
larger? Assuming that scanners capable of the larger formats are going to be
much more expensive, what is the advisability of buying used?
My use of the scanned images would be:
1.. Web gallery
2.. Prints up to 16x20
TIA,
Earl
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