Digital BW, The Print

The Epson 2450 is 2400x4800spi at 48 bit(which is
amazing for a $400 scanner). so I know I can make
large prints that will hold up very well. I just
haven't had time to try it yet, but it's on my
ever growing list of things to do. I agree that
it might be marginal for 35mm, but like you I
don't do much 35 any more.
If someone's looking for a scanner to scan medium
and large format negs as well as prints, without
breaking the bank, This one is definately worth
looking into.

-Alan

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>like you i have been scanning 4x5 and 2 1/4 negs
with a flatbed 
scanner with very good results to 13x19. could
probably print bigger 
but don't have a reason to right now. i use a
heidleberg saphir ultr 
ii. it scans at 1200x2400ppi. if i scan my 4x5
negs at 1200 i could 
go out to 16x20 prints at 300ppi to the printer.
thats photographic 
quality.  the 2 1/4 negs are scanned at max
resolution and then 
upsized in genuine fractiles. it works great and
i have made some 
very impressive prints up to 13x19. i have also
scanned 8x10 negs. in 
13x19 prints the detail is stunning, but then so
is the 4x5. 
i think 35mm would be stretching it. if i scan at
1200 i could only 
get 300ppi in a  4"x5" print out of it. maybe in
gf i could go some 
bigger. moot because i don't shoot 35 any more. 

how much resolution does yoru epson give you? if
it goes to 1200 you 
can definately print excellent 13x19 prints.<

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