Gino-- At $5k this scanner is a real bargain. I bought mine a few years ago, when they were asking $10k, but eventually got it for about $9k. The Photo's scan quality is probably better than anything on the market, excepting true drum scanners, the very best flatbeds and the newer Imacons, but then they're all a lot more expensive.
Imacon has continued to upgrade their line with the 848 and 646, but both of those scan large format, so they still lack a medium format version with the newer technology. I would think that, eventually, they will release an updated medium format version. If they do, I would expect that in the next three to six months in the $7k to $10k range. But even after this is released the photo should hold its value pretty well, given its place in the market. I'd guess that in one year your average used Photo should go for about $3k. In my opinion, the more pertinent question is what will the Nikons of the world be releasing, and, hence, how will that affect the Photo's position in the market. Bill Goehring > From: Gino Sprio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 11:25:16 +0000 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [PRODIG] Photo scanner > > Hello > > I'm seriously thinking of spending more money than I can afford on an Imacon > Photo scanner. > > Does anyone know a reason why I shouldn't? ie. price about to drop/better > product for the same price etc. > > I've tried the Nikon which is much less money but not as good I think. > > Any info appreciated. > > Yours > > Gino > > =============================================================== > GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE > =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
