Digital BW, The Print

I can agree with the drum scanner routine.. but do be aware of the $$$$ 
involved in repairs and software updates..  Make sure you can have 
someone available to do an install, and run through... yo need a 
moounting station.. and btw-- I use montage gel for wet mounting... 
contact Prazio for scanning needs... 905-873-1857 they have sample kits 
and are very helpful.

I spent $9000 on a high end ICG scanner-- (cost $85,000 in 1996)... then 
spent money on new software, and install.. just to have an ADC board go 
out a year later.. that was very expensive to replace... Still I am much 
happier with the quality of these scans.. than I would be with a Nikon, 
Polaroid, or even an Imacon...

Mark MacKinnon
APA/NY




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>Just keep in mind that these bargain drum scanners like my Howtek are about
>10 years old at this point and repairs are expensive. Someone recently
>bought one with loading station and software for $1,300 but it died almost
>immediately and had to be shipped off to be repaired. Shipping is not a
>trivial matter since they are heavy beasts. Mine weighs 150 pounds and is
>about 24" by 36".
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>I got mine about a year ago from a company that refurbishes them and
>provides a short 90 day guarantee. So far so good. Altogether I spent just
>under $5000 including the latest version of Silverfast. Prices have dropped
>and you could probably do better now, but some caution is advised. $5,000 is
>a lot but the first four scanners I went through cost a total of $7,100 of
>which I was only able to recoup about $2,500 so I would have saved money if
>I had just gone straight to the Howtek.
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>Martin Wesley
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