Hi Mark, I posted messages in an MF newsgroup regarding this scanner, compared to the 2450. After 2 weeks I got my first reply from a Scan Multi user. Like you, he mentioned that both I & II are identical scanners with the exception of the software. He suggested to go with a refurbished "I" and get Vuescan instead of the Minolta software. This dealer http://www.publishingperfection.com/ sells refurbished Multi's for $500 and with the upgraded software for $600. Their web price is incorrect.
My question to you is, have you used the scanner with 120 film? If so, can you comment on the results? Jeff. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: Re: 120 in an FS4000? > gfen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >If people are still interested in a cheap neg scanner for roll film, I've > >found a source of refurbished Minolta multiscans (I believe that's the > >correct model) for $500-$700. > > It's the Scan Multi. Well, the full name is Minolta Dimage Scan Multi II. > (And the only difference between the Scan Multi I and Scan Multi II is > software.) > > I have one of these (it's cranking through 37 slides in the optional bulk > feeder as I type this). If anyone has any questions I'll be happy to answer > them. The short version is that's it's a great unit. > > -- > Mark Roberts > www.robertstech.com > Photography and writing >
