david_clark4 Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 I saw a Microteck 5900 in my local Best Buy, and it is set up for 4*5 scanning. Does anyone have experience with this? Is it worth 180 dollars? Specifically can this scan a 4*5 black and white neg. and give me an idea what the print would look like. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_sweeney Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 I do not have experience with that model, but at that price it will probably produce something tolerable for screen display only. I have a UMAX that cost appx $190. I use mine for making 4 x 5 masks so low quality is tolerable. For transparencies and negs I do not believe there is anything affordable for the enthusiast. Fortunately my digital needs are low and I occasionally get a drum scan or $15 scans from a local guy who has a professional flatbed. And his scans are a tradeoff compared to drum scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upscan Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 David: Our best hope IMO is the new Epson 3200 X 6400 which was released in the UK but not yet in NA. Wait till old Epson inventory clears for it to go on sale. It should cost around $450 US and be quite adequate for 4X5. Agree with previous post on the Scanmaker. Link to the Epson: http://www.epson.co.uk/sohoprod/imaging/scanner/perf3200/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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