david_van_der_voort Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Does anyone know how the Prime Film 1800dpi shape up for doing b&w orcolor film scans? I'm not planning on printing my scans so would thisscanners resolution do? With only 1800dpi would I just be better offwith a flatbed scanner? I suppose I just assume that a dedicated filmscanner no matter how budget would be better then most flatbeds forthis sort of work. The prime film, still in box, is only $45 off CL. Any other ideas for a student photographer on a budget? Thank you-david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky2 Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 You'll be much better off with a Minolta Dual Scan IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hainguyen Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I can't make comment about Prime Film. I bought a used Minolta Dual Scan IV for $75 and very happy with its scan quality on 35mm slides. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmeade Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I have the Primefilm 3650. It's usable, but I wish I had been able to affort a better one. It's not good with BW. It can just about cope with slides and colour negs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_van_der_voort Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 wow $75 for a dual scan IV. where did you find it for that price? everywhere i look it seems to be about $150-200. i've been thinking about the epson 4490 which is also about $150-200. i guess i'm just not sure if it's even worth spending that much if i'll i'm doing is scanning my stuff for the web and personal use. i do however need to be able to do B&W photos so i guess the 1800u is out. David Hai Nguyen , mar 25, 2006; 12:59 a.m. I can't make comment about Prime Film. I bought a used Minolta Dual Scan IV for $75 and very happy with its scan quality on 35mm slides. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hainguyen Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 HiDavid. I mainly scan slides, so I don't know how the Minolta Dual Scan IV performs with B&W film. I bought it on Ebay months ago. I only buy from someones with 100% positive feedbacks. Currently many people are switching to digital, so they just buy scanners to scan their film and then resell the scanners for great discount. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claytontullos Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I use the Plustek 7200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claytontullos Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 It scanned in this slide. http://claytonman.com/images/texastech/hand1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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