Re: filmscanners: Silerfast questions
At 17:18 02/08/01 +0100, you wrote: On Wed, 01 Aug 2001 23:04:10 -0500 frankmazz ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: The Agfa Arcus 1200 is my first serious scanner. I'm doing bw and color negs; both 4x5 and 35mm. I love it. I never see the model discussed here so I wonder if I've got an unknown jewel or terrible taste (like a whale omelet?) vbg Neither, it's just that most discussion here centres around filmscanners rather than flatbeds which also scan film. But the latter are welcome too. Regards Tony Sleep And as a Snapscan use I think you'll find Vuescan gives excellent scans -i us it for scanning prints and it's better than the supplied software . Stuart
Re: filmscanners: Silerfast questions
On Wed, 01 Aug 2001 23:04:10 -0500 frankmazz ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: The Agfa Arcus 1200 is my first serious scanner. I'm doing bw and color negs; both 4x5 and 35mm. I love it. I never see the model discussed here so I wonder if I've got an unknown jewel or terrible taste (like a whale omelet?) vbg Neither, it's just that most discussion here centres around filmscanners rather than flatbeds which also scan film. But the latter are welcome too. Regards Tony Sleep http://www.halftone.co.uk - Online portfolio exhibit; + film scanner info comparisons
Re: filmscanners: Silerfast questions
This may not be much of a recommendation because I've only been at this sport (scanning) about three months. The Agfa Arcus 1200 is my first serious scanner. I'm doing bw and color negs; both 4x5 and 35mm. I love it. I never see the model discussed here so I wonder if I've got an unknown jewel or terrible taste (like a whale omelet?) vbg The only thing it doesn't do that I know someday I will want is to take about 50 slides while I go out for a sandwich. For everything else, right now I'm having the time of my life! Frank At 7/26/01 06:22 PM -0700, you wrote: Sometimes I feel as thick as a whale omelet. I am considering a few different flatbed scannes for use for scanning 120 film (6x6). I was thinking that Silverfast *might* be something I want to add to the equation. I looked at their website and noticed they charge vastly different prices depending on which scanner one owns. Can someone explain to me why this is, other than that they can? I am looking at the Epson 1640 SU Photo, the Epson Expression 1680, Agfa Arcus T1200, and Microtek 8700. I am concerned with Epson's 1640 really only resolving 800 dpi in practice (or so I have read) and would hope the more expensive models in the above list, though mostly rated at 1200, would result in better scans. I note the Agfa and Microtek have glass-free scanning for transparencies, so that *seems* a plus. In fact, the Microtek and Agfa seem like the same scanner. I am purely a hobbyist, but darn it, I'd like to be able to make scans suitable for big prints. That's why I'm shooting 6x6 now. I have no interest in a flatbed's capabilities with 35, as I am quite pleased with my Scan Elite, so that isn't a factor. Does anyone have any food for my thoughts? Thanks, Pat __ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/
Re: filmscanners: Silerfast questions
I suspect that the Epson 1680 pro (firewire if you prefer) may suit your needs. It comes bundled with the Silverfast AI 5 calibration model software (and other software as well). The downside is that scanning results in some very large files so you must be prepared for such. Sometimes I feel as thick as a whale omelet. I am considering a few different flatbed scannes for use for scanning 120 film (6x6). I was thinking that Silverfast *might* be something I want to add to the equation. I looked at their website and noticed they charge vastly different prices depending on which scanner one owns. Can someone explain to me why this is, other than that they can? They can and the software will ONLY support the given model scanner. It is, however, a fabulous product. I use it on my Nikon LS-4000 (if I can get the computer to rerecognize it) and my Epson 1680 pro firewire flatbed (which can scan film as well) Regards, Steve Best regards, Steve Steve Norvich Quentin Corners #114 853 N. Quentin Road Palatine, Illinois 60067-0711 http://www.underwaterphotos.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
