Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "borismg 
<mgkless@h...>" <mgkless@h...> wrote:
> I've done lots of homework in recent weeks researching what is the 
> best scanner for b&w negs as well as  chrome and color neg., with 
the 
> emphasis on B&W.  I would appreciate some feedback from those who 
> have direct experience with Nikon IV ED/4000 , Minolta dual elite 
II, 
> Canon 4000 and Microtek 4000tx,& also the Epson 3200, or equivalent 
> scanner.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike Kless

I have been using the Nikon 4000 for about a month. I am generally 
pleased with the results, although I spend a lot of time cleaning up 
the scans in Photoshop. Despite my best efforts( de-linting cloth and 
air-gun) I still get quite a bit of dust and other particulate matter 
on the scan . The Digital Ice doesn't work with B%W unless you use 
chromogenic film.I was amazed at how fast the scans are performed, 
but this is the first high end scanner i've owned. Great detail in 
thefinal image.