Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Best film scanner for use w/Leica optics?
From: "George Kenney" <georgekenney@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:47:12 -0400

Here's a suggestion with a small caveat: I don't have any 
experience scanning other than that I just bought a scanner and a 
photo printer. But, I did do a fair amount of looking around. I found a 
couple things: The technology isn't quite there for multiple format, at 
least not at a reasonable price (ergo, scan 35s and work with 
medium and large format in a conventional darkroom or get two 
scanners, a 35 for film and flatbed for larger). I wouldn't get Nikon 
because of software issues -- some users have no trouble and 
others trash their computers (having had an early Coolpix camera I 
recall Nikon's ineptitude with software). Nor would I get a Polaroid 
for fear the company will go out of business (support? hello?).

In the range of scanners I didn't eliminate it seemed to me that the 
Canon 4000 was the best. I got one yesterday and it set up fine 
and seems to scan very well. It generally gets pretty high ratings 
from users and is much less money than the equivalent Nikon. I'd 
recommend you take a look at it.

Cheers,

G.


On 31 Aug 2001, at 12:16, Richard J. Wyble wrote:

> With apology for the off-topic question . . .
> 
> What is the 'net wisdom' regarding the best film scanners? I've been
> using an HP Photosmart--which has died--and it can obviously be
> improved upon? Any suggestions will be most appreciated -- I'm on a
> MAC and whatever it is needs to be workable in that environment.
> 
> Opinions re: Nikon Coolscan III vs. Coolscan IV ED?
> 
> Private replies are certainly okay to avoid clutter in the list. Thank
> you!!
> 
> 
> -- 
> Richard J. Wyble
> <rwyble@bellatlantic.net>
> 
> 
> 

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