Digital BW, The Print

Hi Pablo;

The Artixscan flatbeeds are the same machines as the Agfa duoscans 
(no longer available, at least in the U.S.) You might inquire if any 
one is familiar with those; the only difference is the software, 
Microteck providing the better of the two. I had a few scans done on 
a 1200 ppi Agfa Duoscan a couple years back, it produced very sharp 
scans, much better than my Epson 1600. The dynamic range and shadow 
noise level were very good also. 

> but I really don't know how flat do they hold sheet film, compared 
to wet 
> mounting to a glass surface.

It's a flat-bed, in spite of the dual scanning positions. That 
usually means a better and less critical depth of focus. 

How much of a hurry are you in? One of the local service centers has 
an Agfa duoscan 2500, if you're willing to cover the costs & send me 
a spare neg, I'll have a scan done for you. Contact me off-list if 
that's of interest.

Steve K
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