Canon 9950F vs. 8400F

[Norm Dresner]

I'm looking to purchase a flatbed scanner to do two things
1. Upgrade from my current HP4570c which is a 2400 DPI scanner which
does only 35mm film.
2. Acquire the capability to scan at least 120 film & possibly 3-1/4 x
4-1/4 or 4x5 sheet images too

I've pretty much narrowed it down to the two scanners in the subject line.
In brief, I've been able to determine
a) the 9950F is a 4800 DPI scanner which does 35mm, 120 film, and 4x5
sheet
b) the 8400F is a 3200 DPI scanner which does 35mm and 120 film.

The available technical information on these two scanners is pretty thin and
I was hoping to find out if anyone has any other information which might
help in making an informed decision. One thing I'd love to know is how the
Dmax (dynamic range) of the two scanners compare. Another piece of missing
information is the scan-times.

Since there's quite a difference in price ($130 vs $350 at Adorama), I can't
in good conscience just flip a coin.

All information graciously accepted.

TIA
Norm

 

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The 9950 is a significant step up from the 8400. You might want to read
Vincent Oliver's review of the 9950F at www.photo-i.co.uk for more
information.

Doug

 

[Norm Dresner]

The 9950 is a significant step up from the 8400. You might want to read
Vincent Oliver's review of the 9950F at www.photo-i.co.uk for more
information.

Doug

WOW!!! Thanks, that's quite a detailed review with tons of information. I
can't see where the 9950F would lack anything I'd want from it -- except the
performance of a dedicated film scanner ;-))

I don't suppose there's comparable information about the 8400F, is there?


Norm

 

[john rehn]

Some time ago I was looking at 8400F and HP Scanjet 4890.
Both in low price. I bought a 4890.
As you can read in:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.periphs.scanners/browse_thread/thread/4e33888d7cd8cea8
I had some problems with it.
I am interested in comparing resolution of my scanner
and some other compatible? scanner.
I am using the "slanted edge" method to measure resolution.
When you have bought the scanner and if you are interested
in a comparison, drop me a line.
What is needed from you is just taking a scan of a sharp
edge. I can do the math.

john rehn