Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary, All of my scanners are more than five years old, so I can't comment on the up-to-date models. When I set out to digitize my slides and negatives, I bought a used Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II off *bay. It has a maximum resolution of 2430 dpi. It does a good job with Kodachrome slides, but can't give quite the resolution of the current Nikon offerings at 4000 dpi. You can see some examples in the early images in my Cigar Box album in my LUG gallery. I have finished with my backlog of 35mm negatives and slides, and was looking for an inexpensive way to scan 4x5 and 3.5x5 negatives from my late father-in-law's collection, hence the purchase of the Epson 2450. I just began experimenting with it yesterday, so I can't speak beyond the images that I posted yesterday, except to say that I was pleasantly surprised. All of my old slides show some spotting, and require some cleanup in Photoshop, but the Epson scans that I have done seem to minimize the need for cleanup. I will reserve further judgment until I have more experience with this scanner. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Pinkerton" <gpinkcp@msn.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 8:32 AM Subject: RE: [Leica] IMG: Flat Bed Scanner and 35mm Image Hi Jim So this Kodachrome slide was scanned with the Epson Perfection 2450 which you mentioned earlier? It looks good to me, I really like the blacks and the sky color. I'm reading up on scanners for my K'chromes and this may be worth checking out. If you care to share any others, I'd be interested in seeing them. Thanks GaryP _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information