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Hello,

 

Epson 4490 scanners are available for very low prices, and apparently can handle 4x5 negatives. 'm considering a move in that direction. Apparently Windows 10 drivers can be gotten for them and there are adapters for the input jacks. However, they are a little out of date; how do people with experience feel about the quality of these scanners compared to much more expensive models like the V800?

 

Thanks,

 

Rob

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Flatbed scanners handle 4x5 prints or negatives from decently to very well. However, the 4490 is pretty old technology, and I'd look for something newer if I were you.

 

Although I have film scanners, for large negatives I often use my old Canon 9000F and find it works just fine.

 

Here is a reduced-size scan of a 4x5" Polaroid Type 52 image, done on a Canon 9050..

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>>Epson 4490 scanners are available for very low prices, and apparently can handle 4x5 negatives.<<

 

For 4x5 you want a 4990, not a 4490. If you get a 4990 in good working condition and open it up to clean the built up outgassing fog, it often will perform very close to a V7xx/V8xx. Scanner technology just hasn't progressed that much since the 4990.

 

Doug

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