Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/10/08

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Subject: [Leica] Which scanner
From: michiel.fokkema at wanadoo.nl (Michiel Fokkema)
Date: Sat Oct 8 00:35:19 2005
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David Cochran wrote:
> 
> Hi to all. I am in the dark when it comes to scanners for negatives or 
> chrome.
> 
> Which is better, flatbed or dedicated negative scanners?
> 
> thanks in advance.
> 
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> David
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Hi David,

If you only scan 35mm a dedicated film scanner is better.
If you also do mf a flatbed is better because it can do both.
My Epson 4990 is as good with 35mm as my Minolta dual 3 and has digital ice.
I really recommend digital ice because it saves time.

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema
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