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Re: filmscanners: Kodak RFS
A friend of mine got the Kodak scanner when it first came out. It is a long
story
but he has had trouble all the way. Finally today, Kodak said he could return it
and he is ordering the new Nikon. It sounds like Kodak was not really ready for
prime time.
Apparently there is a focusing problem when scanning negatives.
> > Because of the curvature of the negative the scans are sharper at the sides
> > then they are in the center.
> >
> > I was aware of this but it wasn't a big concern for me. Anyway they have
> > come up with a firmware upgrade and were looking for beta testers to
> > try it out. I agreed and will let you know of the improvement. (if any)
>
> I'm going through post-purchase cognitive dissonance since I just ordered a
> 3600. Wondering if I should have gotten a Scan Dual II or Canon 2710, and
> used the saved $600 to buy a new monitor....:~(
>
> -Berry
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Steve Traudt
Synergistic Visions Photography
P.O. Box 2585
Grand Junction, CO 81502
Web Site: www.synvis.com
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