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Re: [photo-3d] Slide scanning


  • From: Peter Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: [photo-3d] Slide scanning
  • Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:52:10 -0400

Do you have samples on the Web we could see?  I realize they won't 
demonstrate the full resolution of this scanner, but it would be 
interesting to see how some scans look.

Thanks,

-pd



At 09:08 PM 06/22/2000, you wrote:

>One cheapo solution (forgive me if this is duplicate information) is the
>dedicated Primefim 1800u slide/negative scanner from Pacific Image
>Electronics.  It includes software. Uses USB. Company info at
>www.scanace.com -- Best price I know of from Outpost at www.outpost.com--
>$200 which includes delivery overnight. It's very small-- sits on top of
>my vertically stacked IBM. If you're a pro, you need more resolution, but
>for standard home use, tough to beat, and works on positives or negatives.
>
>Specs:
>   Scanning Type: 35mm Film Scanner
>   Image Sensor: Linear Array Color CCD
>   Color Mode: 36 bits per pixel
>   Grayscale Mode: 12-bit per pixel
>   Optical Resolution:
>   1800 dpi  ( or 4.2 million pixels for a 36 x 24mm image )
>   Maximum Resolution: Software Enhanced to 19200 x 19200 dpi
>   Light Source: Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
>   Scanning Buffer: 512 K byte
>   Preview Speed: 10 seconds for color
>   Scanning Speed: 35 seconds
>   Max scanning area: 36mm x 24mm
>   Interface: USB

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