kennethcooke
Veteran
- Location
- Leeds West Yorkshire UK
Thank you Matt, I think the jury is out but I hear what you say and I appreciate you input- RegardsI just looked at the prices for the Plustek scanners. Since I'd actually need the OpticFilm 120, initial costs would be very high - but of course, if you only do 35mm stuff, the 8*** series is a lot less pricey.
EDIT: I'd opt for one of the 8200 devices (more precisely, I'd go for the Ai): IR built-in, and in the case of the AI, IT8 auto-calibration ... Very useful (dust-removal, accurate printing).
At the moment, I for one will stick to what I have: the CanoScan 9000F MkII, a flatbed quite like the Epson V600 (a scanner with a very good name, btw.). There are serious limitations, however: Resolution is a lot less than advertised (about 1600dpi), and it's not always easy to get good results. So, if you're not sure scanning will be your final or only solution, it might be better to invest in the general purpose device - which is the Epson.
Nevertheless, the results from the OpticFilm scanners look really impressive, and it comes with a good piece of software ... I might change my mind; but first, I'll do some more scanning with the rig in place.
M.
I just looked at the prices for the Plustek scanners. Since I'd actually need the OpticFilm 120, initial costs would be very high - but of course, if you only do 35mm stuff, the 8*** series is a lot less pricey.
EDIT: I'd opt for one of the 8200 devices (more precisely, I'd go for the Ai): IR built-in, and in the case of the AI, IT8 auto-calibration ... Very useful (dust-removal, accurate printing).
At the moment, I for one will stick to what I have: the CanoScan 9000F MkII, a flatbed quite like the Epson V600 (a scanner with a very good name, btw.). There are serious limitations, however: Resolution is a lot less than advertised (about 1600dpi), and it's not always easy to get good results. So, if you're not sure scanning will be your final or only solution, it might be better to invest in the general purpose device - which is the Epson.
Nevertheless, the results from the OpticFilm scanners look really impressive, and it comes with a good piece of software ... I might change my mind; but first, I'll do some more scanning with the rig in place.
M.
Thank you Matt I appreciate and value you comments, I guess the jury is out as far as a final decision, also having just bought this Sony a7Rll I need to experience this first- Regards Kenneth