Gerald Cermak wrote:
>
> I'm gentle on equipment, but the real question is, could I get 1000 scans
> out of it? 10000? Are the scans workable with good editors? I've been
> using a Photosmart S20 for 1.5 years, and have finally figured my way around
> it's limitations to get fairly decent scans. They both are 36-bit, and I
> primarily scan negs, so I'll be losing batch capability. I plan on just
> using it's TWAIN drivers on Win2000, so as long as I can extra a decent
> 12-bits per color at 1800 dpi without much alteration by the drivers
> themselves, I think I can adjust/tweak/sharpen the image into nice web and
> email pix. Right? Is it good enough to accomplish this? That's my real
> question.
>
> Remember that I asked about this getting me through a slump for a few months
> until the next generation 4000 dpi are out. This is strictly for a hobby
> (albeit an expensive one!). I figured I could use the 1800U for a few
> months, upgrade to a 4000 dpi multi-format, and sell the 1800U for $100.
> This would allow me to scan at a decent quality vs. not at all (for a few
> months). I think I would jones pretty bad with a film scanner for a few
> months. :)
>
> Cheers,
> Gerald
For some results from this scanner check out:
http://www.geocities.com/travel_light2000/
The site is under construction and not really ready for viewing, but all
images there are PF1800U output. Also see our entries for the December
and January PUG.
As for reliability, all I can say is that we have probably done 1000
scans without problems. The software is upgraded regularly at:
http://www.scanace.com/drv_pf1800.shtm
Hope this helps,
Colin
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