Digital BW, The Print

>
>My 1160 has lived past it's time, my 1280 busted a flange that kept 
>the heads in place so they flopped around and would have had to be 
>replaced so I got my hands on a refurbished 2200 instead ($200). 
>Actually not a bad deal but now I see I can get a new 24000 for about 
>$650 which I probably will do. 

The 2200 is still a pretty darn good printer. If you do B&W then the 2400 has an advantage.


In additition, I need a new camera 
>(DSLR) instead of just using my old film (Minolta) camera all the 
>time. I don't want to spend the 4 figure bucks for some of the ones 
>that look pretty good so I looked at the Nikon D80. Is it a decent 
>camera or any other suggestions in the same price range.

If you have Nikon lenses go with the Nikon. The Canon digital Rebel XTi @ 10mp and under $800 is a great deal.

>
>I will also need a another scanner so I am in need and may end up 
>needy.

I like the Epsons for price performance
 
>
>I don't want to get into a CFS anymore and am trying to simplify my 
>work flow. 

I use re-filable carts and inks from MIS. I too am fed up with CFS systems.

Best, Walt

I second the Canon Rebel Xti.Great value

 

Paul

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>
>My 1160 has lived past it's time, my 1280 busted a flange that kept 
>the heads in place so they flopped around and would have had to be 
>replaced so I got my hands on a refurbished 2200 instead ($200). 
>Actually not a bad deal but now I see I can get a new 24000 for about 
>$650 which I probably will do. 

The 2200 is still a pretty darn good printer. If you do B&W then the 2400
has an advantage.

In additition, I need a new camera 
>(DSLR) instead of just using my old film (Minolta) camera all the 
>time. I don't want to spend the 4 figure bucks for some of the ones 
>that look pretty good so I looked at the Nikon D80. Is it a decent 
>camera or any other suggestions in the same price range.

If you have Nikon lenses go with the Nikon. The Canon digital Rebel XTi @
10mp and under $800 is a great deal.

>
>I will also need a another scanner so I am in need and may end up 
>needy.

I like the Epsons for price performance

>
>I don't want to get into a CFS anymore and am trying to simplify my 
>work flow. 

I use re-filable carts and inks from MIS. I too am fed up with CFS systems.

Best, Walt

 



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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, wkm@... wrote:
 

> The 2200 is still a pretty darn good printer. If you do B&W then the 
2400 has an advantage.

I do mostly B&W and I do like the 2200 also. The 2400 looks mighty 
enticing though especially because of speed and ease as I see it.

I don't have Nikon lenses and the Canon Rebel would really be a good 
choice. 

> I like the Epsons for price performance

I probably will get another Epson scanner because of price performance. 
The old one I have still works but it is obsolete. 

 
> I use re-filable carts and inks from MIS. I too am fed up with CFS 
systems.

It depends on which printer I would be using but I won't go CFS 
anymore. 
> Best, Walt
 Thanks for your input. Much appreciated.

Barry S.