I'm just starting out with my new Minolta Dimage Scan Dual complete with
Photoshop 5 LE. It is fun, but there is a lot to learn. For the moment,
though, it looks like a good machine for slides and negs (can do APS with an
extra adaptor).
Chris
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Chris Barker
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>From: Motor Sport Visions Photography <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: "olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, geanders@xxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [OM] Film Scanners
>Date: 20 Oct 1999 18:52
>
> Can folks in-the-know contact me offline with suggestions? Price is
> definitely a concern, so best bang-for-the-buck is what I'd be looking
> for. >>
>
> Please cc me on any slide/film scanner advice you all may have for
> George too.
>
> I have been using a Polaroid Sprintscan 35LE that I am borrowing from a
> friend. I need to return it soon and will have to buy one ASAP when I
> do. Here's what I know thus far:
>
> Try for the highest density rating possible. If it is too low, you won't
> see the spec quoted. Seems that the lowest spec you'll see quoted is 3.0
> density.
>
> They say resolution isn't everything, that optics and focus are
> important too. Supposedly the ES-10 is good in that regard, but it is
> manual focus which can make setup slow. Bit depth and resolution are
> certainly a consideration though if you plan to do print output (not
> just web publishing). What with photo quality inkjets, Iris printers,
> etc. this really should not be overlooked.
>
> Speed is critical for some, not so important for others. In any case, DO
> NOT get a parallel port scanner!!!! SCSI or USB is the way to go. If you
> are mired in the PC world SCSI cards are pretty cheap and some scanners
> do include them now. There is no reason to suffer with parallel port
> speeds. (Besides the lack of resale due to that type of port technology
> being all but obsolete...USB and Firewire are the future.)
>
> Good ones I am thinking of in the low cost range include the low end
> Minolta (Dual?) and Canon models. Both can be had mail-order for not
> that much more than the Olympus. Ubid.com has had a bunch of Konicas
> lately, don't know if they are any good or not. Ubid had the Minoltas
> recently and may get more...keep checking there as they do have some
> great deals if you get lucky (and unlike eBay you're buying from them,
> not a private party). Slide and film scanners are on eBay all the time
> too...but know what the price is supposed to be.
>
> Nikon and Polaroid make the best in the higher end (without going into
> the multi-thousand exotics).
>
> HTH
>
> Mike Veglia
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