Digital BW, The Print

Unless you are extremly picky, the Canon FS 2710 or Minolta should be
just fine for this.

jerry



shashinka@... wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 1/23/02 5:35:06 PM, lakecd@... writes:
> 
> << I'm just getting into digital after 20 years of darkroom B & W. I
> have a Epson 1270 printer(plus Photoshop 5) and would like to do
> 11x14 B & W prints. Can I get enough scanning resolution from a film
> scanner that scans in the 2700-2900 dpi range, such as the Acer
> Scanwit, Minolta, Canon, etc. to do this, or do I need to step up to
> the 4000dpi class? Any advise or suggestions would be much
> appreciated. Thanks very much.
> 
> Don  >>
> 
> Hi Don:
> 
> If you are scanning med. format, then definately look at a flatbed like the
> Epson 1680($1100) or 2540($300).  I use the 1680 and I'm very happy with it
> as it creates beautiful full size contact sheet scans.
> 
> if price is not a big issue, others will comment on dedicated 35mm/med.
> format scanners.
> 
> If you are doing 35mm, I like the Nikon IV and the Polaroid Sprintscan 4000.
> 
> All the best!
> 
> -Andy Darlow
> 
> Photography, Digital Print Consulting and Custom Editions
> Andrew Darlow Images International
> www.andydarlow.com
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