In a message dated 1/8/01 8:53:13 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I currently scan prints on my Umax 1220S scanner.
>
> I would like to upgrade to a better scanner and the Epson 1640u seems like
a
> good one according to specs, especially as it comes with a built in
> transparency hood.
>
I'm also interested in the 1640SU and found the following where the 1640 was
compared to a drum scanner. If you want to scan 35mm, the concensus was that
you need a dedicated scanner for 35mm. Still the posted results for the
1640SU were impressive. It seems to have enough DMax for most regular
photos, but not the under/over exposed ones. Check out Craig Yull's
attachments toward the bottom of the page. The URL below seems to have
wrapped so you'll have to piece it together.
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=001Ba4&topic_id=23&to
pic=photo%2enet
If the scanner has enough dynamic range and sharpness, it is always better to
make a scan directly from the negative/slide rather than from a print. Who
know what has been lost when the machine/operator printed your neg?
Warren
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