Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That's what I have for all of my scans, a Nikon 8000ED. Magnificent machine. Disgustingly overpriced at todays used prices though. Not sure I'd pay what people are demanding for a used scanner that cannot be repaired. -- Chris Crawford Fine Art Photography Fort Wayne, Indiana 260-437-8990 http://www.chriscrawfordphoto.com My portfolio http://blog.chriscrawfordphoto.com My latest work! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christopher-Crawford/48229272798 Become a fan on Facebook On 1/8/12 3:14 PM, "Tina Manley" <images at comporium.net> wrote: >I don't think there's anything better for B&W film than the Nikon >LS5000for >35mm or 9000 for medium format unless it's one of the very expensive Leaf >scanners. A dedicated film scanner is going to be much better than a >flatbed. The software makes a big difference, too, and Silverfast is the >best I've found. > >Tina > >On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 2:25 PM, CB <curtisbliss at yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Slightly off topic, but what scanner does everyone use? I heard someone >> say Plustek and emailed to ask which version, but never got a reply. >> >> I have an old epson flatbed (2450) that I was able to get running on >> Windows Vista 64 bit. >> >> Are the new Epsons that much better or is it still a matter of finding a >> Nikon dedictated scanner? What handles black and white silver film the >> best? >> >> A messy can of worms, but thanks for the replies! >> >> Curt >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > >-- >Tina Manley, ASMP >www.tinamanley.com > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information