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[filmscanners] Re: Scan Dual IV vs Elite
Berry Ives wrote:
> I am getting PS-CS to replace PS 5 LE and Elements.
>
> To support PS-CS, I am moving from Mac OS 9.1 to OS 10.3. I have also
> decided to replace my Mac G4 with a G5.
>
> I have been using a Minolta Scan Dual II, which does not support OS 10, so I
> am considering the Scan Dual IV.
>
> The SD-IV has sufficient resolution to get a 13x19" print from a 35mm neg at
> 240 ppi at that scale.
>
> My question is: Do you think it is worthwhile to get the Elite if I am not
> planning to print larger than 13x19"? It seems like I have heard of grain
> aliasing issues, or somesuch. I am printing at 1440 dpi on watercolor paper
> with an Epson 2200.
>
> Also, I don't think 35mm negs can generally be enlarged more than that, even
> directly from the film in a darkroom, although I have printed them at 16x20
> on a couple of occasions where it worked--sort of okay--given the project.
>
> So I am wondering what are your perceptions, for those who have opted for
> the Elite? And what size/style/film are you printing where you think it is
> worthwhile to have the extra scanning resolution? In short, is the Elite
> worth it?
I've been very happy with my Elite. I print 13"x19" (or super A3 as
we commies call it) on an Epson 1290. Have not noticed any grain
issues, but I scan mostly Provia 100F and it might not show up there.
Do consider though that these are the option of a rank amateur
and one who actually have the thing (one tends to defend the choices
one make don't ya know).
Håkon (who shoots mostly digital now)
--
We shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender
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