Digital BW, The Print

At 04:27 AM Monday 9/29/03, you wrote:
>Russ, I agree.  The 3200 is an excellent scanner.
>
>I use it with a 1280 running the piezography driver
>and could not be happier with the results.  I scan
>everything from 35 to 4x5

Thanks for this discussion. I currently shoot only 35mm, but plan to move to 120 as well. After setting my sights on the Minolta 5400, you have prompted me to have a re-think (especially after re-reading the i-photo review).

I am now thinking that it might be a better idea for me to start with the 3200, because it will do all the film sizes that I will use - so, when I go to 120 film, I won't have to get a second scanner. 

If I got the Minolta 5400 now, I would have to buy a second scanner eventually (when I move to 120) - so it makes sense to get the 3200 first, in case I find it adequate for my 35mm needs. 

I really do want to be able to get exhibition-quality prints from 35mm, which is what has held me back from buying the 3200 for 35mm negs.

Any thoughts?

thanks,
Richard 
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