[filmscanners] Scanning 6 x 6 Transparencies

["Ernest B. Ferro" <eferro@tbscc.com>]

        I've got an Epson Expression 1600 with the transparency adapter that I'm
trying to use to scan 6 x 6 transparencies.  The results have been less than
spectacular.  The transparencies appear to be well exposed without abnormal
color shifts.  However, the scanned transparencies have a definite magenta
cast and what appears to be magenta grain particles in the lighter colored
areas.  In addition, they are not sharp, at all.  I've pretty much given up
on the Epson since I can get beautiful scans with similiar 35mm
transparencies on my LS-2000.  I'm looking for a scanner that will do 6 x 6
transparencies and hopefully provide results similiar to the LS-2000.  I see
that Epson now has a 1680 with a transparency adapter.  Does anyone know if
this scanner is any good?  Also, I know that both Polaroid and Nikon have
some high end scanners that will do the larger transparencies.  Anyone have
any experience with these with the Nikon 8000ED?  Is it sharp and free of
color casts?  Any recommendations?
        Thanks in advance.
Ernie

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