I also got a very informative reply from Rob Davies on the List, Feb
13th. I can forward it to you if you like.
On 25/10/2008, at 4:03 PM, Jo Brookes wrote:
I have a heap of black and white Hassleblad (2 inch by 2 inch)
negatives from photos my late brother took in the 70's
I looked into a film scanner earlier this year when I wanted to get
prints for my cousin's 50th birthday.
Digilife were $2.00 each then, Camera House (Oxford St) $1.00 each
- scan only
Surprizingly Harvey Norman Malaga did them for me for 50 cents
each, on CD and with prints. (which isn't easy with square negs)
I was really happy with the quality.
I have about 800 more that need scanning, and looked at the Epson
V700 photo.. It was about $700 at the time.
http://www.epson.com.au/products/scanner/perfectionv700photo.asp
Have been waiting for them to go down a bit, as the reviews were
great.
I'm also thinking about giving Big W a try as they scan all that
will fit on one CD for about $15.
Even if they don't put in much effort at least they are scanned and
it's easier to see the content (as I don't have a light box)
There are emails on the Mac list for 7th Feb 2008 called 'Scanning
negatives'
Mark Secker sent me these links
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/scanner.htm
http://kenrockwell.com/tech/scanrex.htm
Jo
On 25/10/2008, at 3:34 PM, Robert Howells wrote:
On 25/10/2008, at 3:23 PM, Norman Leslie wrote:
Hi David,
I had almost 6000 slides that I wanted scanned. Paying someone to
do it was prohibitive. Instead I bought an Epson V700 Photo
about a year and half ago.
http://www.epson.com.au/products/scanner/perfectionv700photo.asp
I found it worked very well for me. Being able to scan 12 slides
at one sweep was a tremendous time saver. The results were pretty
good. It is more expensive than some, but there wasn't another
one on the market at the time that would do the job.
It is not wireless, and only scans.
I have to set my mind to tackle endless prints now, so I cannot
comment on how it works with prints.
Norm Leslie
Bunbury
Hi Norm
I gather you are saying you have not tried it at all on Black and
white Negatives ?
Is there anyone on list who have managed to scan them ?
Thanks
Bob
On 25/10/2008, at 1:18 PM, David Wood wrote:
Hi Ronni,
Just enquiring as to the scanning quality with this new Epson.
I, like I guess many others, in the aging bracket, have 100's if
not 1,000's of photos in old albums that I would like to bring
back to life and digitally enhance. The problem is finding
someone who has had good experience with scanning photos and
good results. Would be very interested in your thoughts on this
new machine as wireless for me would be the way to go.
Also to any other Wamuggers who have good scanning experiences
and can make a recommendation.
Thanks,
David
On 25/10/2008, at 12:00 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
Hello People,
For people interested in being able to wirelessly Print / Scan /
Copy (no cables attached to computer), I recommend purchasing
the above printer from Daniel Kerr (MacWizardry).
After a disastrous few days without a Multi Function Printer
after my Epson RX700 died last Saturday (why does equipment
decide to die on week-ends?).
Daniel (of MacWizardry) pulled out all stops and went beyond the
call of duty, allowing me to use his MF Printer so I could print
my designed labels onto some DVD's to complete a job I had to
deliver on Monday.
Daniel contracted the wholesaler (when they opened) on Monday
and rushed up to pickup the NEW Epson Stylus Photo TX700W MFP
Wireless Printer (that has just arrived in WA).
Which I then picked up from Daniel's and after a few hours of
unpacking, installing the TX700W Software & Drivers, I was back
in business.
Setting it up to Connect to my Airport Wireless Network took a
little longer (the instructions were a little confusing), but
perseverance paid off and eventually I had TX700W connecting to
my Airport Network (using Ethernet Cable connected to my Remote
Airport Base Station) and I was Printing / Scanning / copying /
print to Disc / .... Wirelessly ... no cables connected to my
MacBook Pro!
I loved my Epson RX700, but, he only lasted 3 years and cost $699AU
<http://www.epson.com.au/products/multifunctional/
stylusphotorx700.asp>
The NEW Epson Stylus Photo TX700W MFP Wireless Printer only
costs $299AU ...
<http://www.epson.com.au/products/multifunctional/stylusTX700W.asp>
If you look at the flash movie it says "'Carefree wireless
connection' A wireless LAN module enables printer sharing among
multiple users at home or in the office. An array of functions,
including scanning, copying & printing can be used on a wireless
network ...."
To be able to wirelessly Print / Scan / Copy on a wireless network.
Now that is TERRIFIC!
Cheers,
Ronni
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