Digital BW, The Print

I was in the exact same position just about a year ago, I had a Canon and
wanted a better scanner.   I was able to get a terrific deal on a refurbed
Polaroid SS4000 directly from Polaroid.   After about a month I dumped the
Polaroid as it simply wouldn't cut it.   It was higher res then the 2720 but
this really didn't matter as in terms of dpi the 2720 was adequate.   In
terms of sharpness the Polaroid was little better then the 2720 and the dmax
was only marginally better.  I've been told there was a sharpness issue with
the Polaroid software, I tested the Polaroid with the Polaroid scanner,
Lasersoft 5.5 (full version) and a little with Vuescan.   Still the same
lack of sharpness.   Another very irritating and time consuming issue with
the Polaroid is the film holders.

I purchased a Nikon LS40 and am quite happy with it.   If my budget was a
bit more, I may have looked at the LS4000.

Rick Schiller


Subject: best film scanner

I want to upgrade from my Canon FS2710. What scanner is the best?
Nikon? Polaroid SprintScan?  Thanks for any advice. Arlene Love