Photokina - Minolta Dual Scan III

[ninelives]

Features include :

2,820dpi for excellent reproduction
Highly defined graduations with 16-bit colour input
Accurate reproduction of positive & negative film
Automatic image correction with Auto Dust Brush and Pixel Polish
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & compatibility with USB 1.1
Convenient batch scanning
High-precision Autofocus system

 

[ninelives]

More over here :

http://www.minoltaeurope.com/cgi-bin/db4web_c/db/minoeu/press/article.d4w?ID=965222&BusinessArea=pe

 

[Adam Goi]

Originally posted by ninelives
Features include :

2,820dpi for excellent reproduction
Highly defined graduations with 16-bit colour input
Accurate reproduction of positive & negative film
Automatic image correction with Auto Dust Brush and Pixel Polish
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & compatibility with USB 1.1
Convenient batch scanning
High-precision Autofocus system

So getting it?

 

[ninelives]

u get it 1st, then write an article or review about this baby.

how about tat?

 

[Adam Goi]

Originally posted by ninelives
u get it 1st, then write an article or review about this baby.

how about tat?

No need; I still think my one's better! ;p

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by AdamGoi


No need; I still think my one's better! ;p

then proof it lor. ;p

 

[Adam Goi]

Originally posted by ninelives


then proof it lor. ;p

No need; I juz need to convince myself :dent:

 

[TME]

Originally posted by AdamGoi


No need; I juz need to convince myself :dent:

Rats!! No review on CS. But how much do u think this scanenr wil cost? I understand that it is a dedicated film/slide/print scanner?

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by TME


But how much do u think this scanenr wil cost? I understand that it is a dedicated film/slide/print scanner?

probably around SGD$2,000

 

[reignman77]

$2000 for this machine price... can it scan120 neg?? if not, not worth...

 

[sriram]

Originally posted by ninelives
probably around SGD$2,000

At that price it won't sell. I bought my Scan Dual-II for around $900 from Cathay. The SD-III should be around the same price.

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by sriram


At that price it won't sell. I bought my Scan Dual-II for around $900 from Cathay. The SD-III should be around the same price.

maybe? I bought Elite II at $1850.

So i guess Dual III will be $2000 ?

I don't mind paying $2000 if the performance is better than Elite II.

 

[sriram]

Originally posted by ninelives

maybe? I bought Elite II at $1850.
So i guess Dual III will be $2000 ?
I don't mind paying $2000 if the performance is better than Elite II.

The Elite-II has very different specs. It doesn't compete with the Scan Dual series. If the SD-III is meant to replace the SD-II, it will typically be in the same price range.

The Elite-II does multi sampling, has digital ICE, supports Firewire, and has a dynamic range of 4.8. My SD-II has a DR of 3.2, doesn't support firewire, no multi sampling or Digital ICE, hence the price point.

 

[TME]

Sorry for sounding so blur..but this kind of scanner can perform the role of a normal scanner or not? $900 for the SD-II seems rather out of this world............ But I haev been rather frustrated trying to scan prints directly, especially when they are of the gloss variety. My scanner (Microtek 3700) picks up a lot of stray reflections and noise, and it cannot be easily removed in PS. Or at least I don't know how to. Also colour fidelity is rather poor.

 

[Encino]

Hi

I'm still using the SD I...

 

[nhyone]

Originally posted by TME
Sorry for sounding so blur..but this kind of scanner can perform the role of a normal scanner or not? $900 for the SD-II seems rather out of this world............

Do you mean it is too cheap, or too expensive?

But I haev been rather frustrated trying to scan prints directly, especially when they are of the gloss variety. My scanner (Microtek 3700) picks up a lot of stray reflections and noise, and it cannot be easily removed in PS. Or at least I don't know how to. Also colour fidelity is rather poor.

Haven't you answered your own question?

 

[sriram]

Originally posted by TME Sorry for sounding so blur..but this kind of scanner can perform the role of a normal scanner or not? $900 for the SD-II seems rather out of this world............ But I haev been rather frustrated trying to scan prints directly, especially when they are of the gloss variety. My scanner (Microtek 3700) picks up a lot of stray reflections and noise, and it cannot be easily removed in PS. Or at least I don't know how to. Also colour fidelity is rather poor.

The SD-I/II/III are dedicated film/slide scanners. You can't scan prints.

 

[TME]

Originally posted by sriram


The SD-I/II/III are dedicated film/slide scanners. You can't scan prints.

So u mean u scan directly from the negatives or slides lah? Cannot scan prints means I have to retain a normal scanner right?

 

[TME]

Originally posted by nhyone

Do you mean it is too cheap, or too expensive?


Haven't you answered your own question?

Sorry for being ambiguous. I mean it's way too expensive!!

But I was thinking that a better scanner may have options to tweak to remove those reflections. But do I suppose correctly that scanning direct from negatives would be much better? Will it eliminate the washed out effect?

 

[ninelives]

Elite ll got GEM, ICE and ROC.

The DiMAGE Scan Elite II is one of a few desktop film scanners in its class that provide Digital ICE3™ (Digital ICE Cubed). Digital ICE3™ is a combination of three sophisticated digital enhancement tools from Applied Science Fiction: Digital ICE (Image Correction & Enhancement), Digital ROC (Reconstruction of Color), and Digital GEM (Grain Equalization and Management). Digital ICE3™ saves time and money by producing professional-quality images without resorting to time-consuming digital retouching, or hiring outside digital service bureaus.

This trio of image processing tools can be selected individually or in combination. Digital ICE™ significantly reduces surface defects in the film such as scratches and fingerprints; the advantage of this tool is apparent when working with enlarged images.* Digital ROC™ reconstructs the color of faded or badly exposed film, allowing photographers to preserve their film assets and protect their shooting investments. Digital GEM™ minimizes image grain without effecting image detail, enhancing pictures from high-speed film or enlargements of high-resolution scans.
* Digital ICE3™ is recommended primarily for use with color film; it can also be used with chromagenic black and white film. Digital ICE is not recommended for use with Kodachrome film.

http://www.minolta.com.sg/products/photographic/product.asp?id=93