film scanners

[yilishengxian]

oh yeah, and output as tiff


18 mins for 1 scan is maddd

wait until cows come home

3200dpi scan for a 6x7 is will result in a large image [7,559 x 8,818 pixels = 66,655,262 (66mp)], and may take a long time for the processing.

 

[dejected]

yilishengxian, noted with thanks

As with post #56, traditional B&W film containing silver halides will not be able to be scanned with Digital ICE as those chemicals will be detected just like dust as IR does not pass thru them.

 

[Komodo]

Thank u very much yilishengxian, do u think V700 Epson is one of the best choice? Of course i've no $ to buy Imacon scanner. Unfortunately V750 isn't selling in Spore,iasked them already but selling in Europe & US instead...:embrass:

 

[yilishengxian]

Thank u very much yilishengxian, do u think V700 Epson is one of the best choice? Of course i've no $ to buy Imacon scanner. Unfortunately V750 isn't selling in Spore,iasked them already but selling in Europe & US instead...:embrass:

Due to its large scanning area for film scanning I find it is the best choice. Film scanners which support 120 film or larger are really expensive.

And if you did try the higher resolution scans, you will find that the dual lens system is really good in getting sharper images (if the original is).

Although you can't get the V750 locally, you can always get it imported in (warranty might be an issue).

 

[shaoken]

Just asking..

When I use a flat-bed scanner to scan my film strips, it can detect frame by frame.
Or I must crop the frame from each strip after scanning?

 

[yilishengxian]

Just asking..

When I use a flat-bed scanner to scan my film strips, it can detect frame by frame.
Or I must crop the frame from each strip after scanning?

If you want to scan film normally, the scanner can detect the frames automatically (except for really dark images coz the edge of the images are not so visible for detection).
For scanning images with sprockets, you might have to marquee the frames yourself, also you might have to manually detect the exposure for the frames.

 

[brian]

Just asking..

When I use a flat-bed scanner to scan my film strips, it can detect frame by frame.
Or I must crop the frame from each strip after scanning?

you can even do multiple select (with the shift key) with the Epsonscan software if you're fussy about scanning to your specific size, then press scan and go for dinner. I do that rather than letting the software determine where the frames are as sometimes they do mis-crop.

 

[LM6er]

i find it strange that it takes 18mins or so to do ONE scan. it does not seem practical. i use a film scanner from nikon and it takes only a few seconds to to scan one strip of 6 frames of a B/W neg (35mm).
did i misunderstood anything or its normal for a flatbed scanner? I was considering the epson V750 until i read these comments.

 

[Komodo]

thank u yilishengxian,i heard many ppl complain about the film holder?It doesn't do a good job right? is it really that bad?...there's a latest thread about this matter though...some even wana sell it away bcoz of this...:think:

 

[yilishengxian]

i find it strange that it takes 18mins or so to do ONE scan. it does not seem practical. i use a film scanner from nikon and it takes only a few seconds to to scan one strip of 6 frames of a B/W neg (35mm).
did i misunderstood anything or its normal for a flatbed scanner? I was considering the epson V750 until i read these comments.

That 18 mins scan is a 6 x 7 at 3200dpi with Digital ICE. It doesn't take that long for a 35mm frame but it is still about 2 - 3 mins per frame depending on your PC. And scanning B&W will probably take about a few mins to finish the strip.

There are advantages in using flatbed scanners for scanning film as well, eg scanning film with the sprockets in , and the wider range of film sizes which the V750 supports.

 

[yilishengxian]

thank u yilishengxian,i heard many ppl complain about the film holder?It doesn't do a good job right? is it really that bad?...there's a latest thread about this matter though...some even wana sell it away bcoz of this...:think:

I think that depends on users. The film holder is quite flimsy, but if your film is flat and the holder is fixed properly i don't find it much of a problem.

 

[LM6er]

i agree with u on the multi format advantages of the flatbed scanner. but that would be all, apart from the price too right? getting a true multiformat scanner is prohibitively expensive and that was why i considered the v750. In your opinion is the v750 good enough for serious amateurs doing digital B/W 35mm/645 printing? i am aware of the limitations of the flatbed compared to a dedicated film scanner. May i ask also what would be the typical cost of the v750?

thanks

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Don't have to spend $$$ on all those full frame digital cameras... we already have full frame 80 years ago...

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[yilishengxian]

i agree with u on the multi format advantages of the flatbed scanner. but that would be all, apart from the price too right? getting a true multiformat scanner is prohibitively expensive and that was why i considered the v750. In your opinion is the v750 good enough for serious amateurs doing digital B/W 35mm/645 printing? i am aware of the limitations of the flatbed compared to a dedicated film scanner. May i ask also what would be the typical cost of the v750?

thanks

How large do you intend to print the image? I had no problems with images larger than A2 (from a 35mm frame) at the moment.

The V700 should be available at those IT shows at around S$799 iirc (comex coming), for V750 you gotta check with those online sites.

 

[LM6er]

How large do you intend to print the image? I had no problems with images larger than A2 (from a 35mm frame) at the moment.

The V700 should be available at those IT shows at around S$799 iirc (comex coming), for V750 you gotta check with those online sites.

I hardly print bigger than A4 size from a 35mm neg. using a canon iP4680.

thanks

 

[Komodo]

thank u yilishengxian...

 

[shaoken]

I'm thinking of getting a flat-bed scanner.

Due to budget constrain, thinking of getting CanoScan 4400F or Epson V300.
Anyone knows whether this can scan BOTH slides and negatives?

On top of that, does anyone knows the price for these 2 scanners? :dunno:

Thanks.

 

[sloth]

I'm thinking of getting a flat-bed scanner.

Due to budget constrain, thinking of getting CanoScan 4400F or Epson V300.
Anyone knows whether this can scan BOTH slides and negatives?

On top of that, does anyone knows the price for these 2 scanners? :dunno:

Thanks.

Highly recommend you step up to the Canon 8800F. If you ever find yourself needing to scan medium format shots from a Holga/Diana/similar you will be kicking yourself

I have the 8600F (the model before) and scans everything I can throw at it. Medium format, 35mm, color, B&W, slides, negs, you name it. I love my E-6 slides.

 

[shaoken]

I only have about $200+ to spare.. :sweat:
Oh, I don't use 120mm, only use 35mm..

 

[Shawn]

Shaoken: Hmm..pony up abit and get the canonscan 8800f, its a lovely scanner and is pretty good for both 35mm and 120mm, bang for buck. I got mine at abt 295 sing brand new, with 15 mths warranty. its worth it.

Better you get a scanner that can take both 135 and 120, rather than realise u need a scanner that can take 120 film but you only have one that can take 135. Ppl who start with 135 usually tend to go on to medium format after that