RE: filmscanners: Test Imacon, Nikon.Polaroid

[Austin Franklin]

> The primary advantage of the Imacon design is the unfolded light path
> correct?  The mirrors can't be helping with the less expensive
> scanners.  Only absolute disadvantage to the straight path approach is
> physical size of the scanner(?), and of course, in the case of the
> Imacon, cost.

Same thing with the Leafscan, it also has a straight light path, no mirrors.
Also, one feature of the Imacon is the magnetic curved film holders.  I am
not sure if it actually is better or not, but it is a feature.