Digital BW, The Print

I personally own the 2450, but have friends with the 3200... it isn't 
as sharp as my really cheap Scan Dual for 35mm.  You might think of 
getting something like the Scan Dual now (hey, if you are considering 
a 3200) and getting a good MF scanner when you actually need one... 
things only get cheaper and better with time don't they?  The 3200, 
like the 2450, does not focus, and while you can spend the time 
experimenting to figure out shim thicknesses to get you carriers in 
better focus it never matches decent dedicated film scanners.  The 
one thing I can say though is that the Epson defocus is a rather 
effective grain reducer;)

I think the Epsons are fine for a dual flatbed and occasional 
medium/large format print, but I wouldn't dedicate it for anything.

mark

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> 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.
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