I see what you mean. More or less "effective" resolution, based on the
variables.
Joel W.
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012, at 09:43 PM, Dawid Loubser wrote:
> Hi Joel,
>
> Well, marketing departments can pretty much get away with anything. But
> the scanner, like any camera system, is a whole chain of components that
> have to work together, and while some aspects of that imaging chain in
> the Epson might indeed achieve 6400 DPI, we're just saying that, based
> on experience, the whole imaging chain does not yield higher-resolution
> images (in practical terms) when you take it above 2400DPI.
>
> Kinda how a 21MP Canon 5D MkIII with your average zoom lens does not
> yield appreciably higher resolution than a 12MP 5D Mk I does with the
> same lens.
>
> One part of the imaging chain is capable of 6400DPI, but all the other
> variables (not to mention trying to get the film in focus with those
> silly film holders) conspire to effectively make the output quality
> plateau at around 2400DPI.
>
> I guess one must always keep one's expectations in check for a scanner
> at this low price level. I'm quite happy with mine!
>
> Dawid
>
>
> On Wed, 2012-07-18 at 08:16 -0500, Joel Wilcox wrote:
> > If it is marketing, then it is an outright, damnable lie, since Epson
> > claims 6400 optical.
> >
> > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=647187&Q=&is=REG&A=details
> >
> >
> > I have no reason to doubt your experience, but how how how could they do
> > that? (I tend to find no difference between 3200 and 6400 other than a
> > really annoying file size.)
> >
> > Joel W.
>
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