There is no doubt in my mind (having a 4000ED, and having seen the results
of an Imacon scan) that the Imacon scanners, even the older models, can
squeeze much more out of the film image, in resolution and DMax. You have,
however, put your finger on a key advantage of the higher-end Nikon 35mm
scanners, the ability to accept the batch feeders. I don't know if the X5
can do batch scanning, my only experience was with the Precision II, but
there is an active and helpful user group at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/imaconusers It ain't quite the OM list, but
then what could be?
If you don't need batch scanning and do need MF scanning, an older Imacon
beats a Nikon 8000/9000 for quality and price.
Piers
-----Original Message-----
From: C.H.Ling [mailto:ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 17 June 2012 04:57
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Faviana and Reymundo
Just checked the $16K Flextight X1, the max scan speed of 35mm is 7.15
minutes, not too bad even it is much slower than my Nikon 4000ED. The
quality of X1 may be much better but what if you need to scan 10K slides or
negatives in a short time?
Ok, the $25K Flextight X5 with 1.55 minutes/frame is closer to the Nikon.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Adler" <rgacpa@xxxxxxxxx>
> No answer to that question: too many variables...
> Which model? Newer ones have cooling system that allows for faster scans.
> Worth the extra $15k? Only you can answer that...
> How many passes? One pass = 1 scan? What's a 16 pass scan? Do you need
> a
> 16
> pass scan? Maybe... maybe not
> What file size? Maximum TIFF? IIQ (native Hassy digital file)
>
> All the info is on the web...
> GABob (grumpy assed Bob; my leg is starting to hurt :-(
>
> On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM, C.H.Ling <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Scanning speed is a critical issue, how long does it take to scan a
>> 35mm frame?
>>
>> C.H.Ling
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Robert Adler" <rgacpa@xxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>
>> > 50 per batch
>> > True 16bit file
>> > Drum type scan
>> > RAW TIFF file (a true raw file with a .tif extension; this is what
>> > my PhaseOne back can record too.
>> >
>> > If you're going to do it once, do it right! It is lightyears ahead
>> > of the N scanner; I've had both. TRUE 4.8 dmax. Your shadows detail
>> > will blow you away!!
>> >
>> > On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Tina Manley <images@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> But can it batch process 20 slides at a time?
>> >>
>> >> Tina
>> >>
>> >> On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM, Bob Adler <rgacpa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Get an Imacon. You won't regret a spending a few extra dollars,
>> >> > I
>> >> promise!
>> >> >
>> >> > Bob Adler
>> >> > www.rgaphoto.com
>> >> >
>> >> > On Jun 16, 2012, at 12:03 PM, Tina Manley <images@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > > They are still available on E-Bay but go for around $3000 each.
>> I've
>> >> > > debated about buying one to have in reserve and watched an
>> >> > > auction last week, but it ended up going for over $2700. Mine
>> >> > > has worked perfectly
>> >> > ever
>> >> > > since I got it when they first came out. The little aluminum
>> >> > > piece
>> >> that
>> >> > > guides the slides in and out of the batch loader has been
>> >> > > replaced a
>> >> > dozen
>> >> > > times but that's all. It runs about 18 hours a day with very
>> >> > > little attention from me.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Tina
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