That's true, Shel. But finding someone who can actually produce great scans is a problem for most of us. I tried a $100 drum scan from the top pro lab in this area, and it was mediocre at best. A lot of correction was required. I'm currently working on a project with a very good photo retoucher. She has worked at some of the best retouching houses in the area and is much in demand. Of course scanning is part of the process at photo retouching services, and the price is very dear. At least $200 per frame. Well, we're sitting at lunch the other day, and she's telling me how color negs are more difficult to scan than transparencies. Made me go, "hmmm." So far, the best scans I've had to work with are those I did my self. Some on an Agfa Duoscan that delivered 4800 dpi scans, the others on my Epson 3200, which is capable of surprisingly good work, particularly on medium format. Paul
> You'd be surprised at what you're missing ... but there's a difference > between a "commercial service" and those who provide truly high quality > scans made on top quality equipment. > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Kenneth Waller > > > I got tired of paying ever increasing prices for scans and bought a top > end Nikon scanner a few years ago. I get great scans by just pushing the > button. I don't think commercial operations can give me a better quality > scan. > >
