[LargeFormat] cost of scanning question

[philip lambert]

I have a Microtek and it didn't come with anything for transparencies.  It
certainly scans prints and documents.  Please advise if it is worth
experimenting with. Philip
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hemenway" <Jim@hemenway.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] cost of scanning question


> Philip:
>
> Which scanner do you have and do you have a transparency adapter with
> its own light source and which replaces the cover of the flatbed scanner?
>
> Transparency adapters which reflect light back through your chrome into
> the scanner are indeed a waste of time.
>
> Jim - http://www.hemenway.com
>
>
> philip lambert wrote:
> > Hi!  anything professional  seems expensive here in London.
> > Anybody know if it's possible to scan in a 5x4 neg at home on a domestic
> > scanner and get a decent 10x8 off it or will it be a waste of time? I
> > thought of trying it after I bought a scanner but haven't had it out
since I
> > started getting my negs back on a CDRom. Some shots look good 14 inches
long
> > on a monitor -unfortunately  currently I am between printers (apart from
a
> > b&w laserjet).
> > And should I start with a 'chrome or a negative?  PL
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
> > To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> > Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 1:33 PM
> > Subject: [LargeFormat] cost of scanning question
> >
> >
> >
> >>Hello,
> >>
> >>Recently had  4   4x5  black and white negs scanned at 2000dpi by a lab.
> >>The amount they charged would have been enough for 2 nice flatbeds.
> >>Is this normal everywhere?
> >>Thanks for replying.
> >>simon jessurun
> >>amsterdam
> >>
>
>
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