Digital BW, The Print

Randy Rancier wrote:
> Thanks Peter, that was very informative.
> 
> Any one else out there have any recommendations on the ideal dedicated film scanner for 
> B&W 35mm negs... please see my original post.
> 
> Randy

While I have been one of first to explore wet mount scanning 
on desktop models I do not see a good reason to use that 
method for 35 mm scanning. I only use it with some difficult 
negatives: bad surfaces etc. The frame area is small enough 
to get plane even in the Nikon 8000 that has little DOF in 
the optical system.

The Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 must still be available 
secondhand and is considered one of the best. It has a 
Scanhancer like diffuser for grain suppression included. I'm 
using a Nikon 8000 MF scanner for my 35mm scans so have no 
direct experience with the Minolta.

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Met vriendelijke groeten,Ernst


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