Alex,
I have had a SprintScan 120 for a little over three years and am pleased
with its performance. I have the glass 120 carrier, which I recommend.
The unit locked up and had to go back to Polaroid shortly after I
purchased it. I have had no problems since - knock wood!
I purchased this unit because of the positive comments on this list and,
at the time, there was a Polaroid rep commenting on this list. I can't
remember his name but I was very impressed with his comments and
conduct. Perhaps Art has had contact with him - if so, I'd like to know
how he's doing. Art?
Jim Sims
Alex Z wrote:
>Thanks Art. I'm aware about Microtek, but oddly enough, Microtek own
>models aren't rated as high quality-wise as Polaroid 120.
>Yes, I know Polaroid 120 are out of production about 2 years back (or
>less), so was considering used one in reasonable condition.
>
>I would nevertheless appreciate hearing personal experiences by actual
>users here, apparently no Polaroid 120/Microtek users around (in our
>forum).
>
>Thanks once again, Art
>
>--- Arthur Entlich <artistik@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>
>>The Polaroid 120 is made by Microtek, and is discontinued as a
>>Polaroid
>>product to the best of my knowledge. If you are buying a "new" one
>>make
>>sure there is still a warranty program for it. Otherwise, look at
>>the
>>Microtek version. Or perhaps you are considering used ones.
>>
>>There were some minor problems with the film carriers. Otherwise,
>>the
>>unit was well rated.
>>
>>Art
>>
>>Alex Z wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Hi.
>>>I've sent simialr query to teh list about a week ago, for soem
>>>
>>>
>>weird
>>
>>
>>>reason it didn't appear in the list at all, so I repeat.
>>>Some time ago I ventured into MF with 6x7 stuff, but of course,
>>>
>>>
>>stuck
>>
>>
>>>with scanning. I used to scan my 35mm material by my Nikon LS-40
>>>
>>>
>>and
>>
>>
>>>was pretty much satisfied (of course, there are always things left
>>>
>>>
>>to
>>
>>
>>>be desired).
>>>Now, quality scanning by lab is extremely expensive which leads me
>>>
>>>
>>to
>>
>>
>>>criminal thuoghts about robbing some bank and acquiring a good
>>>
>>>
>>desktop
>>
>>
>>>scanner for quality home scanning convenience.
>>>Nikon LS-9000 seems to be not bad but quite expensive approaching
>>>
>>>
>>2k$.
>>
>>
>>>The otyher contenders are either Minolta Multi or Polaroid 120.
>>>I've though quite rave things about Polaroid being more capable in
>>>terms of real dynamic range then Nikon 8000, however have never
>>>
>>>
>>seen
>>
>>
>>>one myself.
>>>I'll be grateful for our opinions and experiences regarding mboth
>>>Minolta and Polaroid.
>>>
>>>Regards, Alex
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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