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Re: [Digital BW] Flatbed Scanners?

2003-06-12 by Allyen Wilson

I always forget something! I scan up to 4x5.



On 6/11/03 7:27 PM, "Anthony Atkielski" <anthony@...> wrote:

> You don't mention the size of the film you are scanning.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allyen Wilson" <awilson@...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 03:16
> Subject: [Digital BW] Flatbed Scanners?
> 
> 
>> Once again the "which scanner is best?" question arises for the group.
> What
>> desktop flatbed scanners are high quality and reasonably priced. I am
>> willing to spend up to $1,500 (Microtek Artixscan 1800f) but am not sure
> if
>> it is worth $1,100 more than the Epson Perfection 3200. My use for my
> files
>> is fine art prints, not snapshots of the kids and dog. I print large and
> my
>> photographic subjects are usually dimly lit, ie. Shadow detail is
> important.
>> 
>> I have been having all my negs drum scanned so am used to high quality,
> but
>> the cost is getting me down. I figure I should have a good scanner for the
>> bulk of my work and use a drum scan when I need the really big prints.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Allyen
> 
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