The S20 is not so bad at 2400 dpi. I had one for a year and a half, and
after figuring how to get full 36-bit output, was quite pleased with the
results. I replaced it with a RFS3600, not needing the panaromic of the
S20. However, with just 24 bit output even at 3600 dpi, I don't think the
results are much better once reduced to web sizes. Unless you plan on doing
digital printing, and need the extra resolution, 2400 dpi is better than
1200dpi from a flatbed. Also, since the S20 is last generation, the prices
are starting to drop.
Cheers,
Gerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "David A. Mann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 1:10 AM
Subject: scanners for panoramic slides?
> Hi all,
>
> Since I'm halfway through building my new PC (ooh, my 40Gb drive just
> arrived 5 minutes ago) I'm feeling the "itch" to buy a good film scanner.
I
> would like something which is capable of 4000dpi, and which can cope with
> truely panoramic slides (24x68mm image). The first requirement is easy,
the
> second is not :)
>
> The only scanner I've found which can handle these things is the HP
> Photosmart S20 but this only does 2400dpi and contains extra functionality
> that I don't want (print scanning).
>
> Is there anything else which can handle my non-conformal slide size? I
see
> that the Nikon and Polaroid scanners don't seem to handle this stuff, and
the
> Kodak 3600 didn't seem to mention anything (and its a bit on the expensive
> side).
>
> I will probably also be buying an Agfa Duoscan T1200 (for my 6x7 slides)
> which can handle any size/shape to 8x10, but I would prefer not to have to
> mess around with glass plates (and greater than 1200DPI would be a bonus).
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
> - Dave
>
> David A. Mann, B.E.
> email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
>
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> while children are allowed to run free on the streets?" -- Garfield
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