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Re: filmscanners: Test Imacon, Nikon.Polaroid
It is better in practice of course, but with a little forethought and
extra work that benefit can be negated.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Austin Franklin <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
To: <filmscanners@halftone.co.uk>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 3:57 PM
Subject: RE: filmscanners: Test Imacon, Nikon.Polaroid
>
> > The primary advantage of the Imacon design is the unfolded light
path
> > correct? The mirrors can't be helping with the less expensive
> > scanners. Only absolute disadvantage to the straight path
approach is
> > physical size of the scanner(?), and of course, in the case of the
> > Imacon, cost.
>
> Same thing with the Leafscan, it also has a straight light path, no
mirrors.
> Also, one feature of the Imacon is the magnetic curved film holders.
I am
> not sure if it actually is better or not, but it is a feature.
>
>
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