Digital BW, The Print

Hi Mark,

Make sure what ever scanner you choose DOES scan the entire sheet width.
Length isn't usually an issue.  I found none of the 8 1/2" wide flatbeds
would actually scan transparency at 8 1/2, so I couldn't scan my six wide
PrintFile sheets...so I had to move to a tabloid sized scanner...a LOT more
money, but well worth it for me.

Regards and Happy New Year,

Austin

> I would like to buy an inexpensive, flatbed scanner for the sole
> purpose of making contact sheets from sleeved film. I want to
> just lay down a standard PrintFile-type 8.5x11 sheet of negatives,
> and VERY QUICKLY make a 150dpi contact sheet. I don't need
> anything high-quality, just good enough to see the content of the
> negative. The main thing I'm looking for is good software, ease
> of use, and fast performance; quality is probably last on my list.
>
> I have been using an Agfa Duoscan, but the thing is so slow and
> clunky, there MUST be something better for this limited need.
>
> Any thoughts or recommendations appreciated.
>
> -Mark Tucker, http://marktucker.com