[LargeFormat] cost of scanning question

[Jim Hemenway]

I don't think so Philip.  I've only had good results with a flatbed and 
transparency top which has its own light source and which shines down 
through the film onto the scanner's sensor.

Other folks may have had better experiences with the reflective tops but 
for me the 11x17 Epson 836XL with transparency top is great for my 11x14 
and 8x10 chromes. I print the 11x14s on the Epson 220 and get prints 
which appear to me to be the equivalent of 11x14 contact prints. I use 
an old LeafScan film scanner for 4x5 down to 35mm.

There are some Epson scanners which have a light in their lid which I've 
been told are very good and cost around $300 or so, and are big enough 
for 8x10.

Jim - http://www.hemenway.com


philip lambert wrote:
> 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

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Jim - http://www.hemenway.com