[rollei_list] Re: Scanning 120 film

I use the 3200
works well enough for me

On Dec 24, 2007 4:56 PM, Douglas Nygren <dnygr@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim,
> Which Epson flatbed do you use?
>
> Doug
>
>
>
> On Dec 24, 2007, at 7:23 PM, Jim Brick wrote:
>
> > I bought the scanner perhaps eight months ago. At that time Microtek
> > was running a $300 rebate on this scanner. So the bottom line is that
> > I got it for $1395 - $300 = $1095, which is a real bargain for this
> > piece of equipment. I use Vue Scan software which is updated
> > regularly. And, with Vue Scan, you can do multiple scans which
> > produces a very high dynamic range should you have an image that has
> > some data buried way down deep in the shadows.
> >
> > My closest colleague has a Nikon 8000 and his file sizes and mine are
> > basically the same for nearly identical images (we go on frequent
> > photo outing days and end up with very similar images). I've had
> > 50"x50" LightJet prints made from scans of my Rollei images and can
> > attest that this 120tf scanner is a winner! I'll put it up against my
> > friends Nikon 8000 any day. And speed, well, he and I have discussed
> > speed and we find little difference between the two scanners.
> >
> > If I had it to do over, I'd still buy the 120tf over a used Nikon 8000
> > for the same price. Pus, my negs are all cut in strips of four. The
> > 120tf will take 6x6 negs (actually I shoot transparencies) in strips
> > of four where the Nikon only takes strips of three.
> >
> > I also have a Polaroid Sprintscan 45 Ultra. Obviously old technology
> > but it scans 4x5 transparencies at 2800dpi and produces whopping large
> > files that print without fault. For 35mm, I have a Konica/Minolts
> > Elite 5400 II, which is simply fantastic!
> >
> > I also have an Epson flatbed scanner that will take up to two 4x5
> > transparencies. It doesn't even come close to the results from my
> > dedicated film scanners. I use it only for scanning documents.
> >
> > MHO from having it and doing it.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > At 06:04 PM 12/24/2007 -0500, Eric Goldstein wrote:
> >> This is an old scanner first marketed by Polaroid at least 6 years
> >> ago, probably more. It started life with a SCSI interface; a firewire
> >> connection was added a bit ago. SCSI is not a problem for most
> >> computers.
> >>
> >> The scanner was well regarded 5 years ago; I have no idea how it fairs
> >> against more modern technology. The software package is certainly
> >> outdated, and it is slow by today's standards.
> >>
> >>
> >> Eric Goldstein
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 12/24/07, Jim Brick <jim@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > I bought a Microtek 120tf MF film scanner and I love it! B&H sells
> >> it
> >> > for $1499.95 but I bought it from my local dealer for $1395.00
> >> >
> >> > http://tinyurl.com/2bhxae
> >> >
> >> > Jim
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > At 03:00 PM 12/24/2007 +0100, Frederic Vanwalleghem wrote:
> >> > >Dear friends,
> >> > >
> >> > >I am looking for information on scanning 120 negative film, colour
> >> and
> >> > >black/white.
> >> > >
> >> > >Plan is to shoot portraits with the rolleiflex sl66E and next to
> >> developing
> >> > >in the dark room, also do some scanning on a good scanner. Would
> >> Epson be
> >> > >good?
> >> > >
> >> > >I really need good professional qualitu, but the price cannot be
> >> more than
> >> > >1500 dollars.
> >> > >
> >> > >Any suggestions?
> >> > >
> >> > >Thanks
> >> > >Frederic Vanwalleghem
> >> >
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