RE: [APML] Epson 4870 review

["Richard Klappal" <klappal@xnet.com>]

I had the predecessor to the S20, and have the Epson 2450 Photo scanner, a
predecessor to the 4870.  The Epson wins, hands down, no contest.  Just
remember that, for scanners, any D-Max claims are referenced against NOTHING
in the light-path.  When talking of D-Max ranges with film, the baseline is
'film-base + fog' (used to be about 0.3 density units). ... then you take
the marketing hyperbole into account.

Based on the release notes for the latest versions of Vuescan
(www.hamrick.com) the Epson 4870 has infra-red cleaning capabilities which
my older 2470 doesn't. [standard disclaimer for both Epson and Hamrick]

-----Original Message-----
From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
[mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Bobby Middleton
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 5:56 AM
To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
Subject: Re: [APML] Epson 4870 review


I'd suggest you guys sample some astrophoto scans before buying. Some of
these scanners with outstanding spesc just don't do so well with dark
astrophotos on thin negatives. Does HP still sell the S-20? That's a great
entry level scanner if it's still made; and does up to 5x7 prints too.
Bobby Middleton

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rodney @ Ryder Homestead" <ryderhome@bigpond.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:18 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] Epson 4870 review


> OK, so now I have two choices for my entry level scanner. Either the
Minolta
> DiMAGE Scan Dual III or the Epson 4870. Australian prices are about
$890AUD
> for the Minolta and aroun $850AUD for the Epson.
>
> In the case of the Epson though, can one really expect a flat bed scanner
to
> also scan film/slide and do all of it better and at a cheaper price?????
>
> Rodney W.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Voetsch" <alanv12952@yahoo.com>
> To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [APML] Epson 4870 review
>
>
> > Hey Duncan,
> >
> > Thanks for sharing the review link with us. Appears quite interesting.
> > Not sure though if this means that the 4870 out-performs the SS4000 I
> > haven't used much lately. IIRC, the English pound equals more than $2,
> > so I'd guess that means that at this price of 349 pounds, it will run
> > about $750=$800. Can anyone clear that up?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Alan
> >
> > --- Duncan <dmunro@sfu.ca> wrote:
> > > Here's a link to the new Epson 4870 scanner review on:
> > >
> > > http://www.photo-i.co.uk/
> > >
> > >
> > > The 4870 seems to me to be very close to the "holy grail" of
> > > scanners.
> > > It can scan prints , and transparencies with outstanding quality and
> > > a
> > > reasonable price.  If I could only have one scanner on that mythical
> > > desert island, this would be it.
> > >
> > > cheers
> > >
> > > Duncan Munro
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