Digital BW, The Print

I for one don't want a newer model... but, if a new one comes out in a month or two 
there will be a drop in prices on the current model, so I see that as a very good 
reason to wait.  For me, a wait of less than 3 months would be acceptable otherwise 
I'd go with the current lline.

Apparetnly film scanners aren't quite the same as most technology/computer 
products.  The "wait a few months and something better will come along" doesn't 
seem to be as true given how long the current generation have been around.

I'm actually hoping Minolta comes out with a new Medium Format model soon so 
their current model goes down in price.  I would prefer that over the Nikon.

Jeff
http://www.jeffsingerphotography.com

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Anthony Atkielski" 
<anthony@a...> wrote:
> The current model is excellent.  I don't see any reason to wait for
> something better.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kiwikale" <stevekale@b...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 19:23
> Subject: [Digital BW] Nikon Coolscan 8000 scanner
> 
> 
> > Hi all
> >
> > Does anyone have a view as to whether this scanner (I believe introduced
> in Feb 2001)
> > will be updated in the near future?  I am thinking about getting a
> dedicated film
> > scanner and need something that can handle 120 film.  Given the hyper leap
> in cost
> > (vs a 35mm scanner) I am very nervous that if I buy this scanner now I
> will find myself
> > one of last purchasers of an old model....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Steve