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Re: [OM] Thanks! [was first one with the 300mm f/4,5]

Subject: Re: [OM] Thanks! [was first one with the 300mm f/4,5]
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:44:38 -0700
Ken Norton wrote:
>> So, in summary, the Nikons are great - except for some uncorrectable 
>> performance issues that degrade images? You didn't get around to mentioning 
>> the shallow DOF issue many have reported with the Nikons.
>
> LOL, it can have performance issues that degrade images, but it isn't 
> guaranteed. When it runs right, it really runs right.
>
> As to the shallow DOF, yes, that can be problematic at times--especially with 
> slides that have been projected as they are bowed out.
>
> For one-offs, the Canon is a decent option--especially considering that it 
> does larger formats, 

I don't know what scanner you are thinking about. The FS4000 is a 
dedicated 35mm film scanner. I use a flatbed for larger formats.

> but for speed of operation for batches of scans, I'll take the Nikon any day. 
>  

The FS4000 isn't "one-off". It doesn't have slide or roll feeder 
available, although I probably wouldn't buy them anyway, at the prices I 
recall for the Nikon units. It does do strips of six frames and sets of 
four slides at once. Given that all my older negs, color and B&W are 
already cut into strips of 4 or 6, having new film cut into sixes is a 
reasonable compromise.

For large batches with older, lower rez film or where ultimate IQ isn't 
needed, I can do 5 strips of up to 6 frames of negs or 12 slides in a 
batch on the 9950F flatbed. It's very good, but not quite up to the 
dedicated film unit - at least when pixel peeping. :-)

> I know that my V-ED has been extremely reliable.
>   

Never had a glitch with the FS4000. Seems solidly made and is a simple, 
straightforward design. A stepper motor runs the film holders vertically 
through the horizontal image path between light source and sensor. I 
think the focusing motor and stepper motor are the only moving parts. 
There's an advantage of mechanical simplicity in not having to 
accommodate bulk feed mechanisms. I doubt that I'll ever stress or wear 
it out.

Moose
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