RE: filmscanners: Canon FS2710 vs Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II

["Tim Atherton" <tim@KairosPhoto.com>]

I Have used the Canoscan with other scanners, but not the Minolta.

I have found using Vuescan with the Canoscan does wonders. Even basic scans
come out with less noise. Do a multi passes or the long exposure pass gives
me great scans - adding shadow detail and getting rid of shadow noise.

Tim A

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-filmscanners@halftone.co.uk
> [mailto:owner-filmscanners@halftone.co.uk]On Behalf Of Roger Smith
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 1:08 PM
> To: filmscanners@halftone.co.uk
> Subject: filmscanners: Canon FS2710 vs Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II
>
>
>       I've been using a Canon FS2710 for about 18 months. It works
> well, but does tend to be noisy in the dark areas of slides. I've
> heard good things about the Minolta Scan Dual II, and I am wondering
> if it is noticeably superior to the Canon. At the moment they are the
> same price, but the Minolta is a newer model, with some slightly
> better specs.
>       I would appreciate any comments from people who have used the
> Scan Dual II, especially anyone who has used both and can compare
> them.
>
> Thanks,
> Roger Smith