Digital BW, The Print

frankg_photo wrote:

>I need to scan Black & White screened images from a 1920's photo book 
>on the middle east. The original plates were large format and well 
>reproduced. I need a scanner with a very good dmax and it should be 
>larger than regular 8.5x11 (A4) size. Is there a particular model that 
>is recommended and not too 'over the top'expensive ?
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>thanks
>Frank
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You could check one of the Epson XL models, new or secondhand. There's 
not much dynamic range needed for scanning reflective originals. If you 
have the original glass plates and need to scan them it is a different 
story. I would be more worried about the screening if that has to be 
taken out.
My Agfa Horizon Plus would be suited for this job too. It scans truly 
monochrome in one pass at 1200 PPI. There are newer versions of that A3 
size scanner you can find secondhand. 2400 PPI as well. Agfa has no 
repair service worth mentioning so you are on your own when it doesn't 
work correct. If the prints in the book are perfect, without mildew etc 
then monochrome is the best way to go. If there are spots with different 
color, discoloration et the edges then color scanning is better as it is 
easier to retouch the scans afterwards. The one pass Epson models will 
be better then.

Ernst