Digital BW, The Print

Sorry about the previous message. I clicked on "Send" accidentally.

Quoting John Swain <john.swain@...>:
> I too have a Sprintscan 4000 and highly recommend it over the Nikon
> Coolscans I had previously.

I've never had a Nikon scanner, but I am very happy with my two Polaroids.
 
> My understanding is that resolution is not the issue when choosing a film
> scanner; it is Dynamic Range.  The Polaroid is much better in this
> respect.
> 
> Flatbeds don't even come close - or didn't when I bought mine 2 years
> ago.
> 
> My theory may be a little shakey but I have found my results back this up
> in practice as well.

It's probably a combination of the two factors: resolution and dynamic 
range. Flatbeds rarely have the actual resolution they claim. And dynamic 
range is rarely what is claimed, in any scanner.

> Only problem you might have is Polaroid going bust - not sure if you can
> still get them.

Polaroid is in Chapter 11 reorganization. They are still operating and 
producing and selling products.

Stan
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