After going through the reviews, and comparing
DIce vs. Minolta in-house software, SCSI vs. USB,
I'm left with the question:
Am I better off with a newer technology but a base
model, Dimage Scan Dual III, or with an older
technology but a premium model, Dimage Scan Elite?
Both are brand new.
Thanks for the help.
Alex
-----Original Message-----
From: filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk
[mailto:filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk]On Behalf Of Andre Moreau
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 6:30 AM
To: am15us@earthlink.net
Subject: [filmscanners] Re: Having a hard time - requirements
Alex,
Since your are using only 35mm film, than this rules out flatbed scanners.
They, as a group, are less sharp than dedicated film scanners.
A scanner with a resolution in the 2700-2800dpi range is will be more
sufficient for your intended output size (8x10)
In the list of scanners that you provide, some are fairly old technology,
not even worth bothering with.
Your budget of $400 is not such a limiting factor. Prices of dedicated film
scanners are falling and there may one suited to your need in your price
range.
So, have a look at the new crop of dedicated film scanner that have come out
this year. Start with the
Minolta Dimage Dual III Film and Slide Scanner.
Street price will be fairly close to your budget.
Here's a first look at this new scanner.
Andre
----- Original Message -----
From: "alex" <am15us@earthlink.net>
To: <am1000@videotron.ca>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 10:37 AM
Subject: [filmscanners] Re: Having a hard time - requirements
Art,
Here are the specifics:
Film: 35mm Fuji color slides, new
Target: 8 x 10 inkjet prints
Computer: 400 Mhz with 512 MB memory
OS: Windows 2000 and NT 4.
Interface: USB, can add SCSI.
Software: Photoshop 5, thinking of ViewScan
Budget: under $350 USD.
Used scanners:
Acer ScanWit 2720s
Canon FS 2710
Nikon LS 1000 Coolscan
Nikon LS20 Coolscan
SprintScan 35 Plus
New scanners:
Epson Perfection 2400
HP PhotoSmart S20
Minolta Dimage Scan Dual III
Minolta Dimage Scan Elite
Thanks for helping,
Alex
-----Original Message-----
From: filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk
[mailto:filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk]On Behalf Of Arthur Entlich
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:56 AM
To: am15us@earthlink.net
Subject: [filmscanners] Re: Having a hard time deciding on a scanner
Your question is incomplete, unfortunately.
What size film are you scanning? What types (slide, neg, black and
white?) clean, new, old and dirty?
What are you doing with the scans (email, looking them on a monitor,
printings them out (what size), etc).
Some of the scanners you mention are out of production, and therefore
are budget because they are used. Personally, I'd be very cautious of
buying a used scanner because there is a lot that can go wrong (they are
optical, electronic, electric and mechanical devices) and they are
costly to repair.
What computer type and OS will you be using?
What type of interfaces do you have available to you?
How much do you want to spend, there is some variability in the price
range below?
Is Canon FS 2710 not in the running for you?
Art
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