IF you're wondering, I definitely prefer the Minolta. Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Dec 3, 2005, at 8:50 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > > Could this be part of the reason why many experience better results > > > scanning > > dia than negative film? > > Mounted dias is 1-2mm above the glass, depending on what kind of > > dia frames > > used. > > It's certainly part of the reason for this scanner (Epson Perfection > > 2450). Other scanners might be different, you have to evaluate what > you have to work with carefully to optimize results from it. > > For those interested to see what the difference between scanning with > > the Epson Perfection 2450 and the Minolta Scan Dual II might be, I've > > created a web page with a sample image: > > http://homepage.mac.com/godders/scannercmp/ > > The 600 pixel wide, post-processed images on the page are linked to > their respective scan originals (click on the pix to see the original > > scans in separate windows). The scan originals are exactly as they > came out of the scanner, transformed only into high-quality JPEGs to > > reduce size. Post-processing included downsampling to 600 pixels > wide, performing sharpening operations and a very minor tweak with > Curves to make the two different scans look as close as possible. > > Godfrey > > __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
