Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Richard, Could you explain please why do you consider the 5400 better than 5400 II. I've read that the new one is better, faster, it has also diffused light source... TIA Saludos desde Barcelona Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de Richard Enviado el: miercoles, 24 de agosto de 2005 11:45 Para: LUG@leica-users.org Asunto: [Leica] OT: good time to pick up an Elite 5400 Especially good news for people who are still shooting B&W, this is a good time to pick up the Minolta Elite 5400. It does a good job with color too, of course, but due to the diffused light source and the grain dissolver, this is probably as good as it gets for scanning B&W neg, certainly for ~$500 anyway. I have tested a rental model against my LS-4000 a few weeks ago and didn't find it to be too superior to the LS-4000 so if you already have a scanner that you are happy with, don't bother with it. But if you are in the market for the best 35mm B&W neg scanner, pick one up now before they are all gone. The local store Keeble & Schucat has 2 left for $500 each (I bought the other one tonight), and someone at EB*y is selling half a dozen of them for $450 each. The new model 5400 II may not be as good for B&W neg, FWIW. // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com) _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information