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 --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list