Re: [APML] Film Scanner Question

[Chriss Hoffman <chrisshoffman@adelphia.net>]

I use the Microtek 4000t still available at B&H Photo. It is the same
scanner as the Polaroid Sprintscan 4000, in fact they are the OEM of that
scanner. I like mine OK but if I was buying another one today I would get
the firewire version model 4000tf as the SCSI connection can be flakey and
prone to crashes out of the blue. Canon is making a new 4000dpi scanner for
$550.00 the Microtek Artixscan 4000t is $470.00 the 4000tf (firewire)
$700.00 after rebate, Minolta has a new one out called DiMAGE Scan Elite
5400, 5400 dpi at $830.00 I haven't used the new Minolta but had the older
model at work and never had any problems with it, other than it was pretty
slow, they had a lot of film profiles bundled, and excellent film holders.
Check http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ under digital darkroom then select the
scanner link, they are all on one page, at least here you will be able to
see them in photos and get a list of product details.
Best,
Chriss Hoffman

on 11/13/03 5:13 PM, ksbtk@comcast.net at ksbtk@comcast.net wrote:

> 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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