At 17:39 30.08.02 +0100, you wrote: >Also bear in mind that Dmax quoted by scanner manufacturers is usually >measured by their own methodology which they do not divulge - ie the >marketing department largely make the numbers up. So you cant compare >one with another and certainly cant compare to actual EV in slides. I >don't think there are any true consumer scanners with a 'true' Dmax of 4 >- not even the Nikons, even though they may be close.
For independent review go to: http://www.imaging-resource.com/SCAN1.HTM The "Minolta Dimage Scan Multi Pro" appears to be very good (real Dmax of 4.2 [they claim 4.8 in some advertising, but 4.2 has been verified], resolution of 4800 dpi). But it also is on the high end for pricing ~3K, that's the range of a Digital SLR! But it does allow to scan 35mm and MF. The reviews above (16 scanners covering different manufacturers and budgets) are also helpful as they have an image section in addition to the test description, so you can get an impression how big the difference is in "real life photography". Knut
