Posted by Tim Stenning on August 3, 2007 at 2:11 PM
Does anyone have an opinion about this scanner? I just read a review in PhotoMedia. It can go to 4800dpi resolution. 16-bit output per channel. Priced at $700.
It scans from 35mm thru 4x5 film. It scans prints as large as 8.5"x14". Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology allows glassless scanning thus avoiding distortions and dirt on the glass. The article says: "Using 35mm film, the scanner will produce an image file equal to one from a 34-megapixel digital SLR camera."
It sounds impressive with a friendly price. Does anyone know how this would compare with the Epson and Nikon scanners?
People seem to be waiting for it to hit the street so reviews and comparisons can be done. There have been a couple of threads on it over at Quang's LF site. Since it is not out yet, there is no info.
Consumer flatbeds typically do a pretty good job on 4x5, but are notoriously lousy with 35mm film. I have the Epson 4990 and it makes nice prints up to 16x20, but I would not print an 8x10 of a 35mm scan. A dedicated film scan is a much better option for the smaller formats. There is not a reasonably price all-in-one solution that I am aware of that does a good job on all formats. Most speculation is that the new Microtek will be in the class of the Epson V700/750.
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3 repliesIt scans from 35mm thru 4x5 film. It scans prints as large as 8.5"x14". Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology allows glassless scanning thus avoiding distortions and dirt on the glass. The article says: "Using 35mm film, the scanner will produce an image file equal to one from a 34-megapixel digital SLR camera."
It sounds impressive with a friendly price. Does anyone know how this would compare with the Epson and Nikon scanners?
Thanks, Tim Stenning
Consumer flatbeds typically do a pretty good job on 4x5, but are notoriously lousy with 35mm film. I have the Epson 4990 and it makes nice prints up to 16x20, but I would not print an 8x10 of a 35mm scan. A dedicated film scan is a much better option for the smaller formats. There is not a reasonably price all-in-one solution that I am aware of that does a good job on all formats. Most speculation is that the new Microtek will be in the class of the Epson V700/750.
Kent in SD