[filmscanners] Re: Leaf35 - was - RE: Lawrence's request ;-) - was -RE: Re: OT - Informed opinion debate/cle

["Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>]

Thanks Austin, I have asked the questions and am awaiting a response.

Simon

Austin Franklin wrote:

> Hi Simon,
>
> I strongly suggest when getting a Leaf, make sure it's the latest version,
> with both GPIB and SCSI ports.  The early ones were only GPIB.  Also, make
> sure the firmware cartridge is version 4.1, and that it comes with BOTH
(if
> it's a 35) the film holder and slide holder.  If you want to use it on a
PC,
> you need a GPIB card, on a Mac, you do not.  The software is readily
> available for both.  On the Mac, it's a PS plug-in, and on the PC it's a
> standalone application.
>
> Any other questions, please feel free to ask!
>
> Regards,
>
> Austin
>
> > Austin
> >
> > There is a Leaf 35 on eBay.  They do work on PC and not just MAC
> > I presume.
> > When you say fixed focus, what does that mean in scanner terms (I use a
> > Nikon LS30 and do not focus as such).
> >
> > Simon
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
> > To: <simon@sclamb.com>
> > Sent: 26 February 2002 23:34
> > Subject: [filmscanners] RE: Lawrence's request ;-) - was -RE: Re: OT -
> > Informed opinion debate/cle
> >
> >
> > > Hi Simon,
> > >
> > > Check eBay...  BTW, if you only scan 35mm, the Leaf 35 is a nice
option,
> > for
> > > what I consider, a very reasonable price...around $500 or less.  Only
> > > difference is it's fixed focus, only does 35mm and is only
> > 4000SPI.  Same
> > > electronics as the Leaf 45 with the sensor masked off.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Austin
> > >
> > > > Austin
> > > >
> > > > If and when you sell the Leaf, put me on the list for potential
> > > > purchasers!
> > > >
> > > > Simon


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