From: "Collin Brendemuehl"
Ken,
What is a quality copy unit for DSLR attachment?
I picked up a cheap one and wasted my money.
Would you consider direct DSLR use superior or inferior to a dedicated scanner.
Sincerely,
Collin Brendemuehl
http://kerygmainstitute.org
If you're talking about one of those attachments that goes on the end of
a lens so you can photograph a slide ... something like this:
http://specialtyphotographic.stores.yahoo.net/slcounpro.html
... a dedicated scanner such as the Nikon CoolscanIV will definitely
give better results.
A flatbed scanner like the Epson V500 will give better results. That
gadget sells for $89.95 and the V500 goes for around $125.00 - you'll
get a lot more than $35.00 in extra value from the V500.
The only reason I have held off buying the V500 is it won't scan 4x5
transparencies. B&H has a Plustek flatbed for $99.95 (thru 12/31) that
will handle up to 5x7 transparencies, but the resolution is lower than
the V500 (3200 x 6400 vs. 6400 x 9600).
What I really want is the Epson V750-M Pro.
I don't know if the CoolscanIV gives as much more bang for the buck to
justify itself over the V500, but I bought mine 7 years ago.
It appears Nikon has discontinued their film scanner line. Looks like
they're still available as N.O.S. or used, but there's no new production.
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