Re: [photo-3d] Scanner test files

["David W. Kesner" <drdave@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Brian Reynolds writes:

> You might want to try scanning a Kodak Q-60 test slide in order to
> make comparisons.

I do not have one of these slides. Is there anyone out there 
that does and would like to send it to me for a scan?

> You shouldn't really expect a flatbed scanner (the Epson) to match a
> film scanner (the Kodak).

I do not expect it to, but I will state that I think you can 
come very close with these new high resolution flatbeds 
(1600x3200 dpi optical).

> To print an 8x10 from a 35mm frame you would need a 2540ppi

I was able to attain that from the Epson scanner.

> Affordable MF film scanners are hard to come by.  The Minolta Dimage
> Scan Multi II is the one everyone seems to settle on.  You don't even
> want to know what a 4x5 film scanner goes for.  Used drum scanners are
> cheaper.

All the more reason to look into this new Epson scanner.

Once again, I am not trying to say this scanner is as good as 
a dedicated film scanner, but it is one of the best choices 
out there right now for the majority of us.

That's all for now,

David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
drdave@xxxxxxxxxx