[OM] Re: medium format film scanners

[Chuck Norcutt]

I don't have any experience scanning MF film.  I don't suppose you could 
go wrong with a Nikon 9000 ED other than the price.  Before making a 
purchase decision I would strongly suggest that you read these reviews 
on the Epson V700 and V750 flatbed scanners which have been very 
favorably reviewed for use with both medium format and 35mm film and 
sell for dramatically less money.

The V700
<http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%20V700/page_1.htm>

The V750 (basically the same device but with Anti-Reflection Optical 
Coating on the CCD glass to minimize the amount of reflection plus 
pro-level software and color control)
<http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%20V750/page_1.htm>

Note that page 5 of the V750 review shows a direct comparison to the 
Nikon 9000 ED.  The Nikon wins but the results are so close that you may 
prefer to consult your wallet for further advice.  Either of these is 
dramatically less expensive than the 9000 ED and both allow loading 
twice as much film in a single go.

Chuck Norcutt



om4t@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> If anyone has experience with using a high end medium format film
> scanner I will appreciate whatever comments they might have to offer
> including info on the minimum computing power required to do justice
> to the scanner.
> 
> In particular, someone has suggested that the Nikon Super Coolscan
> 9000 ED is worth considering.
> 
> I know that this subject has been aired before and so to save list
> space taking up old news any off-list responses will be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> John Hudson
> 
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