[apologies if this already posted]
I have been a long time list lurker and will shortly take the plunge for
a 35mm scanner. I have read most of the online reviews as well as list
traffic on the scanners which I think would meet my needs. (The best I can
buy for around $1,000, thus eliminating the Nikon 4000 dpi from the running)
It seems my choices are
the Nikon IV ED, Polaroid SS 40000 or the Canon FS4000,
The Polaroid scanner offers much for the money, but no FARE or ICE, yet good
software, ie Silverfast. (Polaroid's current financial situation certainly
makes me a bit nervous as well)
I have read several negative comments on sharpness about the new Canon
scanner yet read a reasonably positive review on Imaging Resources (Dated
6/27/01) which seem to address the sharpness issue.
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Last but not least the new "low end" nikon IV ED is tempting with ICE3 but
only 2900 dpi. Will the decreased resolution of the Nikon be offset by the
Genuine Fractals software??? Will it make a difference in the quality of the
final output (see below)
I plan to use the scanner to produce 11 x 14 quadtone prints via piezography
from 35mm negatives, both color and black and white. (as well as maybe some
color work)
Would greatly appreciate input from owners of any of the above scanners
Thanks,
James Beckett
