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Re: comments on the Epson scanners vs. the Nikon 8000

2004-05-04 by Scott Graham

Hi Sanders,

Are you saying that since the Epson doesn't produce as sharp an image you f=
avor it 
sometimes?  sort of like putting vaseline on a lense for some special appli=
cations?

:~)

Scott

> 
> Truer words were never spoken.  I scan 120 Tri-X (shot at EI 200 and 
> developed in Rodinal 1:100) with an Epson 3200 and a Microtek Artixscan 1=
20tf.  The 
> 
> But If I'm scanning a portrait or a figure study, the Epson flatbed wins =

> hands down every time.  It produces a slightly more diffuse image, and sm=
oother 
> skin tones.  It might not be as clinically sharp as the Microtek, but tha=
t's not 
> > 
> Sanders McNew
> www.mcnew.net
> 
> 
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