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i just got a epson 3200 and started scanning some 6x6 negs and 35mm

slides, so far so good. one question though, i scanned (just testing

it out) at the highest resolution which is 12800 dpi, the file comes

out to be 11050 x 16213 and like 500+mbs. Thats a 36 x 54 inch print

at 300 dpi. Can that actually be right or am i missing something

here? Has anyone made a print anywhere near that size with good

results. I have a scandual IV for 35mm stuff and got the epson

mainly for 6 x 6 and was under the impression that dedicated film

scanners offered better quality compared to flatbeds, but my

scandual doesnt create images anywhere near those sizes. thanks.

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Alec,

 

The Epson 3200 flatbed scanner has a stated resolution of 3200dpi. It's real resolution is much, much lower than that.

 

So, for a smaller file size, try scanning at 2400dpi. Try it and compare will those at 3200dpi. The E3200's scans are a little soft, so a sharpener like Nik Sharpener Pro will do magic on your scans.

 

Good luck.

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Oops. I meant 16x20. Of course, I don't have anyway of printing that big right now in color (other than with our giant Epson 9600 at work), but I'm pretty sure I could get out that far.

 

Depends a lot on the image, of course. Big, smooth tones, which lend themselves well to both the larger negative and the type of scanning, make for much easier large enlargements.

 

allan

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Alec - something else that would be valuable to you and your project is to do a search on unsharp masking techniques. All flatbeds need a least a bit of USM. A good USM technique will really help you get the most out of your flatbed scans.

<p> Doug<p>

<a href="http://home.earthlink.net/~dougfisher/holder/mainintro.html">Dougs

MF Film Holder for batch scanning of 120/220 medium format film with flatbeds</a>

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