Digital BW, The Print

I've been considering the same thing. If you want to maintain 300 DPI in 
your print, then the 2400 DPI only will support a max 8 inches on the 
short side of a 35 mm negative when you print. If you want to crop, then 
less. With a medium format or 4x5 you have a lot more latitude. So I am 
not sure these scanners will do a good job with 35 mm. On the other hand 
35 mm film scanners are not that expensive compared to the those that do 
medium format.

I've read some reviews of the 2450 which indicate for medium format this 
scanner does a pretty good job.

Truman

steve1t wrote:

> Group,
>
> A dedicated film scanner would be great to have, but is beyond my
> needs and means.
>
> While shopping for a new flatbed scanner, I came across two that
> feature built in film adaptors capable of scanning any film or
> transparency - up to 4x5" for the Canon D2400UF CanoScan and up
> to 6x9" for the Epson Perfection 2450 Photo Scanner.  Both feature
> 2400x4800 dpi 48 bit scans, street price around $400.
>
> Does anyone have experience with these or similar scanners?  How do
> they compare with dedicated film or drum scanners?  Are they close
> quality wise, or is this too good to be true?
>
> As for my personal requirements, I'm an amateur photographer with
> 35mm, 6x6, and 4x5 negatives and transparencies.  No pro or fine art
> print sales here, but, I do appreciate fine prints, both color and
> b&w and seldom print larger than 11x14.  All my new photos are with
> a 4 mega pixel Canon G2, RAW file format post processed - I'm
> pleased with the results.
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> stephentucker@...
>
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