[filmscanners] Re: 120 film scanners - which to get?

[Tomek Zakrzewski]

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> I did have a Minolta Multi, the predecessor of Multi II. I was satisfied
with
> the Multi which I mostly used with Ed Hamricks Vuescan. I was never really
> satisfied with Minolta's own software.
Erik,
I now search for info on the Multi family of scanners. There was a time when
I read a lot about the Multi Pro but don't know anything about the two
previous models.
What's the difference between Multi and Multi II? What can you say about
quality of scans? Idon't need speed, ICE or fancy software (can use VueScan)
but I definitely need sharpness and dynamic range. Can the Multi/Multi II
deliver?
For average quality I already have Epson 4870.

Oh, one more question?
Can the Multi/Multi II scan from strips of 2 6x7cm frames or do I have to
cut film into strips of two frames? What about the Multi Pro?

Regards

Tomek
www.zakrzewski.art.pl


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[filmscanners] Re: 120 film scanners - which to get?

Hi,

I did have a Minolta Multi, the predecessor of Multi II. I was satisfied with 
the Multi which I mostly used with Ed Hamricks Vuescan. I was never really 
satisfied with Minolta's own software.

Later upgraded to a Minolta Dimage Scan Multi Pro, the latter being a 
4800/3200 PPI (135/120) scanner. The multi pro has IR-channel for dust and 
scratchremoval. I still use Vuescan.

http://hamrick.com/vuescan/vuescan.htm

http://www.kenrockwell.com/minolta/mpcomp.htm
http://www.photographical.net/mf_scanners.html

Best regards

Erik

Tuesday 26 October 2004 12.46 skrev Tomek Zakrzewski:
> Thank you Paul Roberts and David J.Littleboy for your answers.
> I'm a bit dissappointed by the number of comments as I thought that more
> people would be able to give an advice on what the options are for MF film
> quality scanning at the price of about 1000-1200 $.
> I didn't know about the Minolta Multi II. It seems interesting but before
> purchase I'd need to see comments from other experienced users on how it
> compares with other MF scanners, especially Microtek 120tf which seem my
> favorite (if I could only buy used).
> And maybe there are other options as well?
>
> Regards
>
> Tomek Zakrzewski
> www.zakrzewski.art.pl
>
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[filmscanners] Re: 120 film scanners - which to get?

[Bernie Kubiak]

Tomek,

I've gotten good results from the Epson 2450 with 645 and 6x6, have
recently upgraded to the 4870 and am quite happy.

Photo-i  has Canon's description of the 9950F
flatbed, which replaces their dedicated film scanners.  The machine
comes with holders for 120 and 4x5 films.

B&H in New York has the Canon priced at $370, the Epson at $380, after a
$50 rebate.  At the time I bought mine, Amazon had the best price.  So
if you're willling to move away from a dedicated film scanner, you can
get brand new technology well below your price point.

Bernie




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[filmscanners] RE: 120 film scanners - which to get?

[Austin Franklin]

Tomek,

> I'm a bit dissappointed by the number of comments as I thought that more
> people would be able to give an advice on what the options are for MF film
> quality scanning at the price of about 1000-1200 $.

If you are a bit technically inclined, I would highly recommend a
Leafscan45.  For color, it is slower than current scanners, as it is a three
pass scanner, but for B&W, it has a true B&W mode (does not scan B&W in RGB)
and is as fast as a modern scanner, and IMO gives superior results.  The
software is spartan, but complete and will allow you to get exceptional
scans with no (IMO unnecessary) frills.  It handles any format up to 4x5
that you can get a Beseler 45 holder for, and has a very superb set of
rotating film holders.  If you are interested, I can tell you more.

If you scan mostly B&W, it's really a good option, given the quality of the
scans and the format flexibility.  For color, as I said, though it gives
exceptional scans, it can be slow.

Regards,

Austin



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