[rollei_list] Re: Scanner decision

  • From: Per Ohstrom <ohstrom@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:46:43 +0200

Thanks for the links, Fred. I'll examine the reviews carefully.

Per


On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:42:35 +0200, Frederic Fichter <ffichter@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>  From http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Scanners/ 
> Epson_F3200/page-1.htm :
> "I think Epson has got it wrong with this scanner. It probably won't  
> appeal to a professional or keen hobbyist and it's overpriced for the  
> consumer. The F-3200 is basically a flatbed scanner repackaged in a more  
> conveniently sized box. There is a lot of technology in this scanner,  
> most of it is over the top for professional use, for a consumer this may  
> appeal but the price needs to be cut drastically. At a lower price of  
> around £100 this scanner would make a perfect partner to the EPSON  
> PictureMate, at £549 it is overpriced. If you need excellent quality  
> scans then take another look at the 4870 or wait for the new 4990 due  
> early 2005"
>
> You should go the 4990 way if you want an Epson (it's the third  
> generation of Epson flatbeds that I buy and I'm very happy with it, does  
> a much better job with dense b&w negs than the 3200, for instance).
>
> Review here : http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson% 
> 204990/Page%201.htm
>
> Fred


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