Digital BW, The Print

> 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?

I have the Epson 3200 and the Minolta 5400. My MF equipment has been
gathering dust lately because I feel the final image from a 35mm
negative scanned on the 5400 is better than that of a 6x7 scanned on the
3200. They compare well, but any advantage you may have had with the
larger film size is lost due to the inferiour scanning quality of the
3200.

In any case, you won't get exhibition quality prints from 35mm with the
3200. Even the cheapest film scanners on the market will do better.

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Daniel Staver
http://daniel.staver.no