Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My belief is both models use a similar light source. Chris At 06:02 PM 6/4/2010, you wrote: > From what I understand, the other major difference between the Scan >Elite 5400 and the 5400 II is that the former uses a neon light source >and is much kinder on B&W negatives, in other words, dust and >scratches would appear less with the 1st model. Can anyone confirm this? > >All the best from Perpignan! > >Tarek > >------------------------------------------------- >Tarek Charara ><http://www.tarekcharara.com> > >NO ARCHIVE > > > > >Le 4 juin 10 ? 21:10, Chris Saganich a ?crit : > >>I just replaced my Polaroid Sprintscan 4000Plus after about 7 years >>of continuous scanning. I decided the best value for the money was >>a used Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 which I purchased lightly used >>for $420 off ebay. Took me some time to find one offered by a photo >>hobbyist who kept it in immaculate condition. For about $1400 the >>Scan Elite 5400 II is also real nice. The only difference between >>the two models is the scan time with the former being slow. The >>scan elites have a manual focusing adjustment for film which may >>have some curl and they use an adjustable cold light source which is >>real nice for B&W negs. Unfortunately I had to purchase a new >>Silverfast licence since I could never get the hang of Vuescan for >>B&W. Here is a link to the few negs I have scanned so far, only two >>rolls since purchase a few weeks ago. >> >>http://tiny.cc/ung1q >> >>the first four upt to my daughters in the garden are triX in D23 1:3 >>scanned with the 5400 >> >> >>At 02:32 PM 6/4/2010, you wrote: >>>Coolscans seem pretty hard to find these days. >>> >>>Alternatives? >>> >>>I tried flatbed scanners but have been disappointed with all >>>results I've >>>seen so far. >>> >>>Anyone use the Braun Slide Scan 4000? >>> >>>I've love some samples files of scanned slides or B&W, if you have >>>any. >>> >>>Thanks >>>Andrew >>>NO ARCHIVE >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Leica Users Group. >>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information