I second that motion. The Polaroid is a good machine and it comes with two choices of
scanning software (Vuscan is an inexpensive third option). Software documentation
isn't great, but then poor documentation seems to be an industry standard. The best
thing about Polaroid's scanner is that David participates in this list. He's able and
willing to help if you should have problems and everything else you try fails. As you
follow this list, you'll note that many people have had problems with getting service
for a broken scanner. Scanners have a lot of mechanical parts and they are likely to
break down more often than other electronic devices. Service is often spotty at best.
That's why it's good to have David as a last resort. I speak from experience. With
regard to the Nikon, I have no experience with it, so I can't comment personally.
Concerning noise in shadows, the Silverfast software that comes with the Polaroid
allows you to do multiple scans in order to improv!
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reduce noise. I've never had to
use it, but I assume it workds as advertised. Good luck on making your choice,
Charles.
In a message dated Tue, 24 Apr 2001 1:34:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Hemingway,
David J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
<< I think Silverfast, support, and list participation are some pretty good
reasons : ) Great scans and great shadow detail as well!
David
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From: Charles Platt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 1:18 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: filmscanners: Polaroid 4000 dpi
Having only joined this list recently, I don't know if there's been
discussion on Polaroid vs. Nikon 4000 dpi scanners. Is the list archived
anywhere? If not, can someone tell me if a definitive conclusion was
reached regarding these two scanners?
Incidentally as I understand it the Polaroid is really a Microtek; so I
assume there's no substantial reason to choose either of these over the
other.
I have an aging Polaroid Sprintscan 35, and I want to upgrade for the
higher resolution and better dynamic range. I'm really sick of having to
resort to extreme measures to get rid of noise in shadows.
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