RE: [APML] Epson 4870 scanner (Was Wide field Packman nebula)

["Lane, Jason R" <jason.lane@navy.mil>]

Hey Alan,

I've read up on the Epson 4870 and have heard good things about it.  I'm planning on purchasing one sometime this year...they typically go for $500 or $600, depending on how much software you want.

You'll be interested to see this review:  http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%204870/page_1.htm   It's pretty in-depth.

-Jason

-----Original Message-----
From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
[mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Alan Voetsch
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 4:56 PM
To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
Subject: [APML] Epson 4870 scanner (Was Wide field Packman nebula)


Hey Joe,

--- Joe & Leslie Schaefer <schaefer@htva.net> wrote:
>  After agonizing over which scanner to buy I finally purchased the
> Epson. It
> does a great job on slide film but I have has limited success with
> negative
> film strips. I think most of the problem is the film I was trying to
> scan
> was older and the strips were bowed and produced non uniform stars.

Yes, I have this problem with the SS4000 also. Doesn't matter if the
film was old, or just back from the lab. Still happens, it bows, or
sags.

> Also I am still experimenting with settings for negative film. There
> has
> been suggestions on APML recently to have the negatives mounted in
> slide film holders this will keep the film flat.

I have been doing that and the improvement is noticeable.

> You may also want to keep in mind
> that this scanner can scan 220/120 format something I am planning on
> doing.

A possibiity for me also.


> The bottom line is I would make the same choice if I had it to do
> over again
> especially when you factor in the cost of other scanners that can
> handle
> 220/120 format film.
>  If you have any specific question please drop me a line.

I do; what is the cost for one of these? 
And, any idea how it compares to the one I use (SS4000)?

Any other comments on ease of use, maximum dpi, etc.. would be useful
also.

Thanks,
Alan



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