film scanners

[dejected]

i've checked with challenger at funan regarding the canoscan 8800 and they are out of stocks.

at S$319 are there any alternative scanner which can "batch" scan at 6 or 12 frames with not much time difference (in terms of scanning- i assume i won't be bothered by warming up time of some makes:think

reason for being desperate and impatient is because thanks to Mr Chiff's instructions on his website, i just self developed my first roll of black and white and want to see the results :complain:

 

[flowerpot]

Epson V500

 

[dejected]

any ideal it's price range?

Epson V500

 

[flowerpot]

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509199

But i bought the V700 in the end...:bsmilie:

 

[chiif]

For professionals, V700 is better... I don't think anyone regretted getting that...

Cost about the same price as a LX3, but gives a much better file than the PnS.

 

[dejected]

may i know how much this beast cost? the V700

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509199

But i bought the V700 in the end...:bsmilie:

 

[dejected]

now these are the real "hidden" cost behind going back to film :cry:

For professionals, V700 is better... I don't think anyone regretted getting that...

Cost about the same price as a LX3, but gives a much better file than the PnS.

 

[welspain]

now these are the real "hidden" cost behind going back to film :cry:

:bsmilie:

its ok... in the long run.. it will give you an ultimate satisfaction...

next on your list will be.....mmmmmm

an enlarger! :bsmilie:

 

[welspain]

any ideal it's price range?

got mine last IT show at $398, but now back to original price of $445.

 

[JediKnight]

EPSON V700 Photo Scanner for only $398 ?

I have been looking around for a good film scanner to archive all my old films (hopefully still in good condition). Was looking a photo printer and scanner combination from previously until I came across this thread. Will check it out.

 

[dejected]

the price for epson V700? i wan i wan i wan!!!

got mine last IT show at $398, but now back to original price of $445.

 

[dejected]

the price for epson V700? i wan i wan i wan!!!

*** i just called cathay photo and was quoted S$919 for V700 and S$448 for V500 leh... ***

 

[chiif]

The V700 can scan 4 rolls or 6 frames 35mm negatives. That's 24 frames on a single pass scan. Potentially, can save u alot of time if you scan a few rolls after a few days of intensive shooting.

8800F & V500 has 2 rolls, hence a roll of 36 frames need to reload the scanner 3 times.

It can also take 6 frames of 6x6 medium format negatives. Hence really saves a lot of time. In my own opinion...

A good scanner is a worth while investment if you intend to shoot more. Much better investment than digital bodies. You will be surprised at how much resolution you can get from negatives and slides scan if done properly. Don't have to spend $$$ on all those full frame digital cameras... we already have full frame 80 years ago...

 

[flowerpot]

there is a lot of discussion on V700, many ppl say its quite close to dedicated film scanner.. i dunno since i dun have any film scanner...

i got mine at the PC show... good discount price at $788 + 3 months extended warranty, now i think the price gone back to original, prior to buying, i went to SLS to ask, also over 900 which i refuse to pay... same for V500 over $400

u just develope ur first b/W film... funny thing is i haven even started scanning mine after i develope my first film a few months back :bsmilie:... still waiting for my mounting station to arrived from Doug Fisher...

since already spend so much, might as well get the mounting station to get the optimium results...

if u can wait then maybe the next IT/PC show will have discount again, else bite the bullet and get it at the price now... i waited and i am still waiting the rolls of film is collecting dust... ...:bsmilie:

 

[welspain]

EPSON V700 Photo Scanner for only $398 ?

dont be confused, i qouted TS' message when he asked reg the v500

 

[robertcapa]

i was looking at V700 and during the PC show, saw it at $788. had someone at the epson booth demo the scanner. it was quite impressive to see the digital ice actually working as they had demo'd these scratched film. scanning time with digital ice switched on took some time though. i also noticed digital ice sometimes "over-compensate" and although it worked on the scratches, it also "repaired" spots where the algorithm thinks are scratches.

i don't know how this compare with dedicated film scanner and i was on the look out for something to replace my 8600f which i found it to be "soft". i read that v750 had adjustable film holders and there is an anti-reflective coating on the glass. trying to confirm with epson if v700 had these too.

i did not purchase the scanner during pc show. would probably get one in the next it show if the price is right..

 

[flowerpot]

i was looking at V700 and during the PC show, saw it at $788. had someone at the epson booth demo the scanner. it was quite impressive to see the digital ice actually working as they had demo'd these scratched film. scanning time with digital ice switched on took some time though. i also noticed digital ice sometimes "over-compensate" and although it worked on the scratches, it also "repaired" spots where the algorithm thinks are scratches.

i don't know how this compare with dedicated film scanner and i was on the look out for something to replace my 8600f which i found it to be "soft". i read that v750 had adjustable film holders and there is an anti-reflective coating on the glass. trying to confirm with epson if v700 had these too.

i did not purchase the scanner during pc show. would probably get one in the next it show if the price is right..

adjustable film holders ? i dunno if its the same, cost V700 also got the so call adjustable film adapters but only 2 height settings :bsmilie:... V750 got the anti-reflective coating, V700 dun have...

 

[Shawn]

I've recently (3 days ago) bought a Canoscan 8800F for 295 SGD at SLS with 15 mths warranty, and for the price, I find the scans I get quite decent for a scanner in that price range, as per Chiif's recommendation. Its good for pple on a budget and it produces decent results.

 

[syaki]

sorry to bump the thread. anyone using v500/v700 offering film scaning service??

 

[plsoong]

:bsmilie:

its ok... in the long run.. it will give you an ultimate satisfaction...

next on your list will be.....mmmmmm

an enlarger! :bsmilie:

I'm still looking for the DURST enlargers loh...that can take till 6X7 at least......but very very difficult to find though ...and even on evilbay.......after shipping and all that.......bank all dry up liao.....


I'd have though in Germany, there will be a huge following of Durst.....but i guess they are still very much into their Kaiser brand.......which incidentally, is also expensive.....