Re: [APML] Film Scanner Question

[George Anderson <georgea@cam.org>]

Hi Bert
The biggest problem that I have found with the SprintScan is film
profile files. Due to the limited selection in the software I find that
I end up doing a lot of colour balancing work.
But, other than that I have no complaints about the scanner. Just be
sure that you download the older legacy software for times when you are
working with thin negatives or dense slides.
I found it much faster and more user friendly than my sisters Minolta
DimageII scanner.

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

Bert Katzung wrote:
> 
> Hi Kevin:
> If it's only 35 mm, then you might consider a Polaroid 35 mm scanner. I've
> had great performance from my eBay-purchased Polaroid SprintScan 35 Plus.
> It's got a noisy fan and requires a scsi port, but works very well. Cost me
> ~ $300, probably cheaper now. Support might be a problem...
> Bert
> 
> Bert Katzung
> katzung1@comcast.net
> www.astronomy-images.com
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ksbtk@comcast.net>
> To: "'Discussion of Film Astrophotography'" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 8:36 PM
> Subject: RE: [APML] Film Scanner Question
> 
> > Hi Bert.  35 mm only.  Thanks for clarifying that point for me.
> >
> > Clear skies,
> > Kevin Dixon
> > ksbtk@comcast.net
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]
> > On Behalf Of Bert Katzung
> > Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 11:09 PM
> > To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
> > Subject: Re: [APML] Film Scanner Question
> >
> >
> > Hi Kevin:
> >  Are you after a scanner for 35 mm only or for medium format as well?
> > That will have a big influence on the answers. Bert
> >
> > Bert Katzung
> > katzung1@comcast.net
> > www.astronomy-images.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ksbtk@comcast.net>
> > To: "'Discussion of Film Astrophotography'" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 5:13 PM
> > Subject: [APML] Film Scanner Question
> >
> >
> > > I am looking to purchase a film scanner for astrophotos.  I have read
> > > through the archives and examined the results of the scanner test but
> > > am still uncertain of how to proceed.  I have a budget of $1,000 to
> > > purchase a film scanner.  I would appreciate any recommendations of
> > > the best scanner(s) in that price range.  Thank you.
> > >
> > > Clear skies,
> > > Kevin Dixon
> > > ksbtk@comcast.net
> > >
> > >
> > >
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