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Anybody have any recommendations? I have a ton[ne]of old negatives and slides which I would like to convert to digital. I also have a bunch of 6x6 negs but figure for the $1000 extra for a scanner which will accept those I'll either use my Epson 4180 flatbed scanner or get them done professionally. My ultimate goal is to make large digital negatives to contact print gum and platinum prints so quality is important.
I am considering the Nikon Coolscan 4000 or 5000, the Canoscan FS4000 or the Minolta 5400 II.
Anything I should be looking at to help me determine the right scanner?
thanks in advance
Bryon

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Re: Film Scanners ... - free.ranger 09:46:19 09/01/05 (0)
A recent test article of some new flatbed scanner in Shutterbug concluded that a film scanner is still superior to the flatbeds for film neg/transparency conversion. Any of the ones you mentioned will do great.
I disagree that you should get by with a flatbed for your 6x7's, but it's your call. If you want a few done and won't be shooting more, find a pro shop that will use a film scanner for you.
FR
Re: Film Scanners ...Study this site for best recommends - Joe M 04:23:52 07/29/05 (0)
Looks like a Minolta 5400 is in your future.
- http://www.kenrockwell.com/epson/4990.htm (Open in New Window)

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