no, the holder keeps the 4X5 neg off the glass but I found that thin negs sagged a little and did cause newton rings. I solved the problem by taping 4 quarters to the bottom of the neg holder to hold neg slightly higher off glass. Still get sharp results as the scanners optical system has plenty of DOF. JCO
> -----Original Message----- > From: Mat Maessen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 11:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: New Scanner > > > Is the negative in contact with glass at all when doing a transparency > scan on the 2450? If so, any issues w/ newton rings, and keeping the > glass clean? > > -Mat > > J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > Could you guys please try a 4X5 tranny scan at max resolution > > ( which I assume is 3200 ppi) and report the scan time > > to me? With the 2450 (2400 ppi) it takes about 20 minutes > > which is quite annoying.... > > JCO > > > > > >>-----Original Message----- > >>From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 7:16 PM > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Subject: Re: New Scanner > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> > >>> > >>>Just got home with a new Epson Perfection 3200 scanner. I'm > >> > >>looking forward to installing it and trying it out later today, > >>but in the meantime... Anybody know how it compares with the HP > >>S20 for 35mm? > >> > >>Gosh, I don't know, but I just ordered one myself from B&H. I once had > >>acces to an Agfa 2500T Duoscan at work, and it was excellent. But the > >>lease expired. Our new one at the office is an Epson 1640 Pro. A big > >>flatbed with limited resolution. What's more, I have to do more of this > >>at home. I'd love to have the Nikon 5000, but I can't afford one right > >>now. I guess I'll have to wait until everyone goes digital. In the > >>meantime, I'll use the Epson 3200. I'm sure it will be great for medium > >>format, and MF constitutes most of my important work. > >>Paul > >> >
