Scanning negatives please help
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OlyFlyer said:
I don't you should be too quick in trashing the flatbed scanners. Consumer models like the Epson 4990 Perfection and the newer V700/V750 are quite capable of very decent results. The flatbeds also take a variety of film sizes. Finding a slide copying setup to accomodate different sizes is not going to be a walk in the park.
Not really, both models I mentioned are under $900 (under $700 for a 4990). A decent film scanner like the Nikon V ED starts at about $1000 and takes only 135 rolls. The flatbed is definitely more versatile, capable of film and reflective scans as well. You should bring some of your negatives/trannies down to the Epson showroom @ Harbourfront Tower One, they will be more than glad to demo the V700 for you using your own film.
Olyflyer, there's no convincing you is there? 
Oh well, at least have some fun trying out your setup i guess. But what terence says is really true. Today's flatbeds are really amazing. I'm almost ready to discard my minolta scan dual for a v750. Unfortunately, the minolta at $250 is still way cheaper. And its actually half decent too!
Oh well, at least have some fun trying out your setup i guess. But what terence says is really true. Today's flatbeds are really amazing. I'm almost ready to discard my minolta scan dual for a v750. Unfortunately, the minolta at $250 is still way cheaper. And its actually half decent too!No, there is no way anybody can convince me. Why? Because photography for me is about fun, experimenting and test and trial. I hear what you are saying, I am also reluctant to belive you, but I will still try. I already have a flatbed, that is definitly not good. Since I don't need a better flatbed, the option for me is negative scanner or photographing my slides/negatives. Since I have almost all the stuff I need to photograph them, I will test before I rush off to buy a negative scanner. If I fail you can have a good laugh, and say "What did I tell you?" I will not be ashamed to admit my failure. I will anyway say it was fun to try, well worth the time.szekiat said:Olyflyer, there's no convincing you is there?
I would however never try to convince anybody to buy all the stuff neded to photograph a huge number of film stuff, regardless of my results. Would just inform, since my findings and informations are not a matter of winning arguments and convincing. Actually, I would say it is a crazy idea, since all the things needed just cost too much. That is if the only reason to buy that stuff would be to take pictures of negatives/slides.
OlyFlyer said:...and by the time I got there, I spent more money than the worlds (almost) best flatbed + negative scanner costs. I live in Sweden.
And I was suppose to know that?
would be interesting to see the results of your experiment. Do post some examples once you've attempted it. Who knows? You might be on to something.
No, you not supposed to know that. I just thought your invitation sounded funny :bsmilie: , and I wasn't meant to be sarcastic or anything like that. I would not mind popping down and pay a visit anyway. Actually, testing Epson or any other flatbeds is possible even here in Sweden. As I said before, I'll let you know if I get good enough quality, probably post an image to proof it also, but definitly tell you if I fail.Terence said:
At the moment I am working with some other, likeways meaningless projects, seen from the time and money spent on project perspectives. These are: RM-1 wireless remote (working on testbed already) and radio controlled remote flash trigger for my camera. Both are cheaper to buy ready made, but some things I do just for fun, not to earn money.
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