I just wondered if there are any flatbed scanners that can handle
medium format film? I can see a lot that can handle 35mm negatives etc
but are there any that can handle medium format?
Cheers
John
Several Epson models flatbed models can do medium format films. I
bought an Epson 4490 on E-Bay for about $80 for just that reason, and it
worked great. The 4490 has "Digital ICE", also, which helps a lot when
dealing with color negatives (it doesn't work on most B&W film or many
side films).
[Note1: I got "a deal"; typically, you will pay a lot more than $80 for
a good and complete 4490, even as used on E-Bay, but it's still
relatively cheap ($120 to $180 is more typical)].
[Note2: the Epson 4990 is a FAR more advanced scanner, as are the 700's,
but then the price goes WAY up, into the $300's at least for the 4990,
and over $500 for the 700 series.]
Would you choose an old or used 4490 with Digital Ice over a
V100/200/350 new without? It might be worth trying to get hold of a
used 4490 if it saves me a bit of money.
No I would not. For the simple reason the
4490 is not as good as the 4990 and both can
be had for nearly the same moolah nowadays.
As for the V100/200/350, I wouldn't use them
for medium format because they have no means
to scan that size film: their film mounts and path
are for 35mm.
Be aware there is a reason why things like the
Nikon 9000, Imacons and Creos cost a LOT more:
they are a LOT better. I have a 4990 that I used
for quite a while and now have a 9000: there is just
no comparison, no matter what the "reviews"
out there might say...
Barry said:Re: "both can be had for nearly the same moolah nowadays"
Hardly; 4490's are usually $125-$150, and sometimes under $100. 4990's
are in the $300's to almost $500.
what software do you use with the 9000?
No I would not. For the simple reason the
4490 is not as good as the 4990 and both can
be had for nearly the same moolah nowadays.
As for the V100/200/350, I wouldn't use them
for medium format because they have no means
to scan that size film: their film mounts and path
are for 35mm.
Be aware there is a reason why things like the
Nikon 9000, Imacons and Creos cost a LOT more:
they are a LOT better. I have a 4990 that I used
for quite a while and now have a 9000: there is just
no comparison, no matter what the "reviews"
out there might say...
could you elaborate as to which is better under what conditions?
Haven't Epson got pretty close to the dedicated machines that cost
thousands more though with their latest V700/750 model?
If you're a professional photographer etc, and in that line of work a
dedicated machine is a good idea. For regular Johns though who just
want to scan some old photos, slides, negatives, and new pictures too,
then I think something that is nearly as good, but a heck of a lot
cheaper is the best option for home use.
That is about the only place I buy things. You need to look at prices
on E-Bay. There is a significant difference between what 4490's and
4990's are going for. About $200, give or take.
Nikon's allows for better correction of old, damaged film,
with all the Kodak image correction trickery.
For recent images, I prefer to use vuescan, the
monitoring and fine tuning can be done from a MUCH
larger preview and that makes a huge difference:
the very small preview in the Nikon software is
almost useless.
Eh? The preview in NikonScan can be as large as
your screen allows. At least the Windoze version.
In EVERY version!nope. not in this last version.
In EVERY version!
The latest Nikon software is version 4.02, which has been around for
just over 3 years now and I have it set to preview at around 2/3 the
screen size, leaving enough room to fit in the control panel.
Your response raises the question of whether you have used any, letdon't know, I don't have all versions.
Yes, it does.also: can you pre-set the resolution of the preview with Nikonscan?
Because I have yet to find a way to do so. I don't mean
resize a screen, I mean set the resolution of the preview.
Since you don't know who you are talking to, you comment is meaninglessIf not, then kindly take your comments and shove
them where the sun doesn't shine: as you're talking to
someone who has been using computers for a lot longer
than you have and scanners for a long time,
and I don't
need your silly "I can do that" comments.
Try to understand what was said first.
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