[filmscanners] Re: Flatbed for prints only

["Myles" <dryden@mgt.gla.ac.uk>]

Rich:
I use the 1640SU Epson Perfection with Vuescan. Fine for me but I'm not a 
pro.The
film adaptor is an optional extra. Have had this a few years  so may not be 
available
now.
Good Luck

Myles Dryden

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To:                     dryden@mgt.gla.ac.uk
Subject:                [filmscanners] Flatbed for prints only

> Hi,
>
> Most of the posts here are for film scanners, but I thought I'd ask
> for your opinion on a flatbad.
>
> I have a Umax Astra 2100U flatbed (circa 1999), that is a bit too
> slow.  It's a USB 1.1 mdoel.  The scan quality could probably stand
> improvement.
>
> Can anyone recommend a flatbed, which produces good print scans, but
> does not necessarily have a film attachment.  This I hope would lower
> the price as well.  I was hoping to find a flatbad for around $100.
> Format no bigger than std 8.5x11 or A4 (or close to it).
>
> Most flatbed reviews I read, lean on the film scan evaluation.  I do
> not care about that at all.  For film, I'd use a dedicated scanner.
>
> I read about Epson Perfection 4990, and it seems a good candidate,
> but again it has film scanning which I do not need.  The cheaper
> scanners do not get reviews at all.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rich
>
>


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