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Re: New Epson and Microtek Flatbeds

2006-07-19 by john dean

Thanks Doug. That is what I thought thanks for confirming it.

As to those flatbed neg carriers on your site - interesting - can you
Kami fluid mount with them  using that optical glass carrier? We are
looking for a method to do that on the new Epsons.

John


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Fisher"
<dougfisher@...> wrote:
>
> >>Does anyone have any opinions of the Microtek I900 (3200 dpi) vs
the newer
> Epsons like the 4990 Pro ( 6400 dpi)? <<
> 
> The MicrotekR i900 is a really well constructed scanner that is
built like a
> tank although at this point I think the newer Epsons have the edge.
 A V700
> can be bought for less, scans faster and has higher resolution.
> Additionally, its version of ICE works with film while the i900's
ICE only
> works with reflective materials.  The latter is a big point in favor
of the
> Epson in my opinion.  If he really wants a MicrotekR, there are more
recent
> models like the i800 that might be a better choice in terms of speed,
> features and price.  I have not seen any quality reviews or many users'
> comments on the i800, so it is a bit of an unknown.
> 
> My $.02,
> 
> Doug
> ---
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> http://www.BetterScanning.com/
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