Re: Scanners

[Glenn Barry <glenn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Charles Tait wrote:

> Hi there
>
> I am looking to upgrade my scanner.  I recently got Silverfast 5 for my
> Coolscan and with many previously unscannable trannies I find that I can
> get an OK scan.  Old Kodachromes are still a problem...
>
> My HP4c is now rather long in the tooth and Silverfast did not give it
> the same shot in the arm - rather the reverse so far.  I am thus looking
> at a newer flatbed.  There seems to be a choice of a Umax III, Microtek
> 5, Minolta Dimage Multi, etc.
>
> I will be scanning 6x7 and 645 trannies for Internet, and some prepress
> work.  Does anyone have any experience which might help?
>
> Yes I would like an Imacon....
>
> Charles

Have a shot at a program called Vuescan at www.hamrick.com for memory. It is
only about $60 and apparently gives great results and can output full 48 bit
colour from certain scanners

Glenn


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