john_schneider

I use a Powerlook 2000 (1000x2000 dpi) and it does just fine, especially on MF film. Next step up is PhotoCD. Top line is drum scanner.

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Most important is original image quality. You can't take a bad original and turn it into a work of art, no matter what the scanner. Garbage in, garbage out!

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I can use the scanner to get average-good quality 35 mm scans to letter-size. Using MF film, great quality!

Ray, as a recent purchaser of a 645 system, I am extremely pleased with image quality, handling and durability. Although the controls using buttons are not my fave, I have adjusted.

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Before I purchased, I looked seriously at the 67. I found several people who were >>former<< owners, mostly because the size was just too cumbersome for them. All switched back to 35 mm. If you're doing studio work, you should look at Mamiya.

Recently updated equipment to P&S 35mm and 645, kept 35mm Nikon equipment as well, but haven't touched it since.I find the quality of the P&S images at least equal; camera much more convenient to use.

Both new items wonderful, used for different purposes. Cost a major factor, MF about double 35mm, but I find I am more careful and deliberate with MF, much less likely to blast off five shots. I'm sure I would like large format as well.