Digital BW, The Print

> Message: 24
>    Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:46:26 -0000
>    From: "ben_zlotkin" <ben@...>
> Subject: Scanner opinions
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am just switching - or considering a switch to digital printing. I 
> shoot medium format
> B+W exclusively. After having a few scans done on an Imacon, I think 
> I'll continue to scan
> my portfolio of negs. I seem to need no more than 3500-4000 DPI for my 
> 6x7s.
>
> My question is what scanner to buy - Imacons are not an option (Im a 
> graduate student).
> I've looked at the Nikon 9000 - but have heard only bad things about 
> its neg holders. The
> Minolta Dimage Multi Pro looks great, but is hard to find.
>
> I would love to know which flatbeds with tras units you like and also 
> am interested in
> hearing about the new(er) Microtek 120tf.
>
> Thanks for your time,
>
> Ben Zlotkin MFA SFAI


Ben, the Nikon glass holder for $230 works quite well for me without 
any problems. I've been quite happy with the scanner (8000)

I tested the minolta and it did not scan as well as the Nikon ls-2000 
that I had at the time.

Good luck and happy scanning

-bruce