RE: flatbed scanners

The new Canon comes in two models.

The 2400UF has the transparency adaptor built in, and the 2400U doesn't.

aschmitt@warwick.net (Andy Schmitt) wrote:

> I've had a pretty good experience with the Canoscan FB1200S and the
> Canon
> FilmGet FAU attachment. It has adapters for 35mm, 120 & 4x5. I don't
> know if
> the new one has the adapter or not. We had to order it separate directly
> from Canon...
> just my 1 cent..
> andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pinhole-discussion-admin@pinhole.com
> [mailto:pinhole-discussion-admin@pinhole.com]On Behalf Of Chris Peregoy
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 2:27 PM
> To: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com
> Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] flatbed scanners
>
>
> I just read about a new Epson called the Perfection 2450 Photo that has
> an
> optical resolution of 2400 dpi (2400x4800) and a dMax of 3.4 and
> includes a
> 4x5
> transparency adapter. It lists for $399. I'm trying to get one for my
> schools lab but they aren't due out till next week. The Canoscan 2400
> has
> had good reviews
> too and has similar specs and price range. The problem with flat beds
> are
> that they look at the slide or neg. through a layer of glass.
>
> PinholeRenner@netscape.net wrote:
>
> > I know this is not about pinhole but what the heck... I am looking
> > for a
> flatbed scanner
> > that can scan 35mm , 120 & 4x5 . any recomendations ? I have heard
> > that
> the microtek 4 is good for the larger negs
> > - however the 35mm
> > negs are not that great .
> > thanks for any help
> > chip renner
> >
> > _
>
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> Chris Peregoy | http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~peregoy | http://imda.umbc.edu/
Received on Sun Oct 21 13:04:13 2001