Digital BW, The Print

Canon's lens on that scanner was rated the sharpest lens of any desktop
scanner by one of the pro photo mags about 8 months ago. Quality wise,
the nikon 4000 and canon 4000 are very close. Check the software
packages before you buy to see if each gives you what you need.

Jerry



Tim Timmermans wrote:
> 
> Hi gang,
> 
> I was on this group for a couple of months and then have been gone
> for 8 months. I missed the wealth of information here. I'm preparing
> to take the giant leap into making the best prints I can make. I'll
> be commiting to some kind of CIS, probably some profiles and
> calibration tools, new camera gear, new monitor etc etc.
> 
> First up though is a new scanner. I have some budget limitations to
> around $1000 for a scanner. I'm looking at the Canon FS4000 and the
> Nikon Coolscan in the same price range. Any opinons would be much
> appreciated as well as suggestions for other scanners that might be
> better. Right now I'm pretty much limited to the 35mm format with on
> only medium format camera being a Holga. I have an epson 1200UPHOTO
> that I can use for the Holga negs.
> 
> So..Canon or Nikon or something else? Either opinions or links to pre-
> existing threads or URL's appreciated.
> 
> It's good to be back
> 
> Thanks, Tim Timmermans
> 
> www.timtimmermans.com
> 
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