[LargeFormat] cost of scanning question

[Verna Knapp]

It depends on which Microtek. I have a Microtek Scanmaker 5 and a 
Microtek ArtixScan 1800f. They both have trays with open holes for 35mm 
and 4x5 and a glass tray for bigger than 4x5. The tray slides into the 
lightpath. It is not obvious looking at the scanner that this is so 
unless you know to look for it. The top half is a light color, and the 
bottom half is a dark color. The slideout is at the top of the bottom 
part in front. The same as the end that opens the most for the flatbed 
part. I had the Scanmaker 5 for a number of years, and it does fine 
work. I got the ArtixScan 1800f as an upgrade/replacement for it, and 
now I'm going to rescan. It does really wonderful work. It isn't cheap, 
though. A used Scanmaker 5 could be a good deal. Clive has the Scanmaker 
4, I think.

Verna


Jim Hemenway wrote:

> 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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