Digital BW, The Print

Thanks Ken,

I was using the Canon FS4000 for a while and was pleased with the 
results but it was slow and seemed to crash a lot. I'm guessing the 
Nikon takes mulitple formats. Like the Canon it seems to have 4000 
DPI capability as well as 48bit feature. The Canon does have a neg 
cleaning feature that eliminates scratches and spots. The Nikon comes 
batched with Genuine Fractals which is nice. I've never used that but 
have heard good things about it.

I see them on ebay for around $1100-$1200 new but they are grey 
market. They come with an international warranty but the seller 
offers their own 1 year warranty.

Has anyone here ever dealt with some of these ebay stores? They're 
mostly based out of NYC. I'd be interested to hear stories good or 
bad. This place is called "Hot Buys Electronics."

Any other opinions on the canon vs nikon?

Thanks, Tim

www.timtimmermans.com




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Ken Carney" 
<kcarney1@c...> wrote:
> Tim, for 35mm I have and can recommend the Nikon Coolscan 4000.  I 
think you can get one for around $1,500-1,600.  Since with 35mm 
you're doing a lot with a little, as they say, I wouldn't economize 
too much on the scanner.  I use my Holga(s) a lot, "converted" to 6 x 
6 cm.   There is a surprising amount of tonal range (although not 
always in the same area from shot to shot).
> 
>   --Ken Carney