Digital BW, The Print

Hi Steve,

At 12:39 11/3/2003, you wrote:
>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 have used a 1000 spi Duoscan too, it seemed very good to me regarding 
sharpness, but lacked in shadow detail on my 4x5 EPRs. That's why was 
interested on the new 1800f, even if the DMax is nowhere near the announced 
4.8 spec.

>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.

Thanks for the offer; the local Microtek dealer (in São Paulo) has offered 
me the same (on the 1800f), I think I'm going to send them a B&W neg and a 
chrome for this test.

Regards,
Paulo


>Steve K
> >