>
> The v700 looks attractive however from looking at the review
> I have some issues with it. Firstly although it has ICE
> looking at the loss of windows and other artefacts the ice is
> not that good, certainly compared to my current scanner the
> minolta (RIP) scan dual 5400. Also I am concerned about the
> levels of noise in the scans. I do a 16 pass scan for
> archival purposes. I can't find any mention of a multi scan
> ability. Certainly it looks like I get far less noisy night
> shoots than the review. Night photography is one of my main
> hobbies so I need low noise. I am also concerned that the
> 24bit scans and 48 bit scans show virtually no difference
> when the brightness is turned up. With the Minolta especially
> with 16 passes 48 bit mode has significantly more shadow
> detail than 16 bit. This is easily showable by scanning a HCT
> colour calibration target and cranking up the brightness.
> Overall the v700 looks good considerring its price and
> facilities however I am after the most I can possibly get
> from my 35mm and 120 and I am not convinced that the v700
> beats my 5400 at 48 bit with 16 passes. Regards James
>
Vuescan will handle multiple passes, and if it doesn't support this scanner
now, it probably will next week.
...Wayne
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