Chris et al.,
It is worth looking at the photo-i site for a review. It seems the V700
is a good step up from the older scanners, but there isn't much of a
step between it and the 750...Seems good, in depth, neutral 'user'
reviews there, although there seem to be criticisms at the fact Vincent
doesn't use standard test targets.
The bigger the enlargement, the contrastier the scene etc are also
factors. Bucolic English scenes might not be too much of a problem, as
there is never any sun for contrast ;-) .
I have the idea that anyone just using 35 mm (bless it!) might be better
off buying a 35mm film scanner, 2nd hand or no. The problem of expense
vs increments of quality in dynamic range, sharpness etc is most
critical for medium format, due to the hugely greater cost of film
scanners (eg 5x that of V700 here). For large format, the flat beds
swing back in because, barring REALLY expensive film scanners, there are
no other options.
Nick
Chris Barker wrote:
>Heh, that's interesting. I might just do that, but how to sneak a
>huge scanner into my cellar without, erm, Madame having a wonder ... ;-)
>
>Chris
>
>On 30 Nov 2006, at 10:02, Wayne Harridge wrote:
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>>>Speaking of which, I am in the market for a scanner, probably
>>>a V700,
>>>to replace my Epson Photo 2450 in scanning 645 film. Has anyone
>>>(preferably in the UK) bought one and regretted not waiting for a
>>>V750? Is this person now ready to sell it to me? ;-)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Please get one soon Chris, I'd really like to hear how the V700
>>works in
>>comparison to the 2450. I have a 2450 and I'd like to upgrade but
>>don't
>>want to jump without good justification !
>>
>>...Wayne
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