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On 13/06/2012 12:57, Paul wrote:
> Loony wrote: >> On 12/06/2012 12:21, Paul wrote: >>> Loony wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Thanks again Paul. >>>> >>>> I have had 35mm cameras for many decades now, so almost all of my >>>> photos and negatives are from a 35mm. My present camera is the Canon >>>> A-1 and I have 3 lenses, 50 mm, a 2x-B extender and a 200 mm zoom. >>>> When I first had a camera (a Zeiss Contaflex) the 35 mm negatives were >>>> developed and almost always the photo images were 4"x6". Then I left >>>> the photos behind and started with 35mm slides. I still have all those >>>> negatives and photos. So my task is to get the images from the films >>>> and from the slides. I am not a perfectionist, so I think I would be >>>> happy with 2500. I would keep them on a HD and put copies on DVDs. >>>> >>>> I have no interest at all in making prints and I have many hundreds of >>>> slides and photos. Too bad about that Kodak 4x6 Photo Slide and >>>> Negative Scanner for the images. Thank you for the alert  >>> >>> Do you have any stores nearby, that have scanners on display ? >> >> Normally I live in mid California but I am taking a longish holiday near >> Belfast, in Northern Ireland. I am in a suburb and there are no photo >> shops around. I will check further afield. >> >>> Perhaps you could get a salesman to give you a demo, and >>> bring along a test strip of negatives to test with. See >>> if you can pull a decent image from a test strip. >> >> That would be a good test. >> >>> I used to have a store like that here (Computer City), >>> years ago, but they went out of business and disappeared. >>> And I'm not sure the likes of Best Buy, even have scanners >>> any more. Our last "good" computer store here, went bankrupt >>> several months ago. (They had six stores and expanded too fast.) >>> I'm left with just one store I trust, and they don't >>> keep any stock (almost everything, is ordered in). And >>> that's no way to shop. >> >> Are the problems with other stores the same as with the photoshops - >> an economic downturn? >> Costco may have something and they usually have good prices but not >> always the best product. >> >>> Paul >> >> Once more Paul, I thank you. It seems like you have 10 eyes and I have >> only one > > Here's an interesting comparison I found, between "home scanned" and > "scanned at a film store". > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-me...x=0&isremote=0 > > > http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518ldqWmD7L.jpg > > The image on the left, is made with a $100 flatbed scanner, claiming > 4800 DPI optical (native) resolution. > > From a reviewer on Newegg > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16838110038 > > "Other Thoughts: Scanned almost 4000 35mm slides and over 1000 photos > in the month or so that we've had it." > > And the person doesn't even manage to say how good a job it does... > > Best Buy also sells that scanner, but it's listed as "online only", > so probably isn't on display at their store. > > One thing a reviewer notes about that unit, is it isn't mechanically > very strong. But it is relatively cheap. It has the standard > "$100 price" for a scanner. > > Paul Thanks again Paul. Great job of finding them. I have found a large UK list of variants on the Epson: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...B11B200211%29+ Finding and choosing a robust Epson will be a bit tough. £1 = $1.55. |
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On 13/06/2012 22:56, Loony wrote:
> On 13/06/2012 12:57, Paul wrote: >> Loony wrote: >>> On 12/06/2012 12:21, Paul wrote: >>>> Loony wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks again Paul. >>>>> >>>>> I have had 35mm cameras for many decades now, so almost all of my >>>>> photos and negatives are from a 35mm. My present camera is the Canon >>>>> A-1 and I have 3 lenses, 50 mm, a 2x-B extender and a 200 mm zoom. >>>>> When I first had a camera (a Zeiss Contaflex) the 35 mm negatives were >>>>> developed and almost always the photo images were 4"x6". Then I left >>>>> the photos behind and started with 35mm slides. I still have all those >>>>> negatives and photos. So my task is to get the images from the films >>>>> and from the slides. I am not a perfectionist, so I think I would be >>>>> happy with 2500. I would keep them on a HD and put copies on DVDs. >>>>> >>>>> I have no interest at all in making prints and I have many hundreds of >>>>> slides and photos. Too bad about that Kodak 4x6 Photo Slide and >>>>> Negative Scanner for the images. Thank you for the alert >>>> >>>> Do you have any stores nearby, that have scanners on display ? >>> >>> Normally I live in mid California but I am taking a longish holiday near >>> Belfast, in Northern Ireland. I am in a suburb and there are no photo >>> shops around. I will check further afield. >>> >>>> Perhaps you could get a salesman to give you a demo, and >>>> bring along a test strip of negatives to test with. See >>>> if you can pull a decent image from a test strip. >>> >>> That would be a good test. >>> >>>> I used to have a store like that here (Computer City), >>>> years ago, but they went out of business and disappeared. >>>> And I'm not sure the likes of Best Buy, even have scanners >>>> any more. Our last "good" computer store here, went bankrupt >>>> several months ago. (They had six stores and expanded too fast.) >>>> I'm left with just one store I trust, and they don't >>>> keep any stock (almost everything, is ordered in). And >>>> that's no way to shop. >>> >>> Are the problems with other stores the same as with the photoshops - >>> an economic downturn? >>> Costco may have something and they usually have good prices but not >>> always the best product. >>> >>>> Paul >>> >>> Once more Paul, I thank you. It seems like you have 10 eyes and I have >>> only one >> >> Here's an interesting comparison I found, between "home scanned" and >> "scanned at a film store". >> >> http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-me...x=0&isremote=0 >> >> >> >> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518ldqWmD7L.jpg >> >> The image on the left, is made with a $100 flatbed scanner, claiming >> 4800 DPI optical (native) resolution. >> >> From a reviewer on Newegg >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16838110038 >> >> "Other Thoughts: Scanned almost 4000 35mm slides and over 1000 photos >> in the month or so that we've had it." >> >> And the person doesn't even manage to say how good a job it does... >> >> Best Buy also sells that scanner, but it's listed as "online only", >> so probably isn't on display at their store. >> >> One thing a reviewer notes about that unit, is it isn't mechanically >> very strong. But it is relatively cheap. It has the standard >> "$100 price" for a scanner. >> >> Paul > > > Thanks again Paul. Great job of finding them. > > I have found a large UK list of variants on the Epson: > > http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...B11B200211%29+ > > > Finding and choosing a robust Epson will be a bit tough. > > £1 = $1.55. Hello again Sir Paul I think I may have found what I want and need My Canon Pixma scanner is 7 years old and never had a problem except for the maximum of 600 dpi. I found the Canon LiDE 700F photo (9600dpi Advanced CCD technology), film and document Scanner at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-9600dp...830369&sr=8-15 Price: £88.29 = $138. What do you think Paul? |
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On 16/06/2012 08:29, Loony wrote:
> On 13/06/2012 22:56, Loony wrote: >> On 13/06/2012 12:57, Paul wrote: >>> Loony wrote: >>>> On 12/06/2012 12:21, Paul wrote: >>>>> Loony wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks again Paul. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have had 35mm cameras for many decades now, so almost all of my >>>>>> photos and negatives are from a 35mm. My present camera is the Canon >>>>>> A-1 and I have 3 lenses, 50 mm, a 2x-B extender and a 200 mm zoom. >>>>>> When I first had a camera (a Zeiss Contaflex) the 35 mm negatives >>>>>> were >>>>>> developed and almost always the photo images were 4"x6". Then I left >>>>>> the photos behind and started with 35mm slides. I still have all >>>>>> those >>>>>> negatives and photos. So my task is to get the images from the films >>>>>> and from the slides. I am not a perfectionist, so I think I would be >>>>>> happy with 2500. I would keep them on a HD and put copies on DVDs. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have no interest at all in making prints and I have many >>>>>> hundreds of >>>>>> slides and photos. Too bad about that Kodak 4x6 Photo Slide and >>>>>> Negative Scanner for the images. Thank you for the alert >>>>> >>>>> Do you have any stores nearby, that have scanners on display ? >>>> >>>> Normally I live in mid California but I am taking a longish holiday >>>> near >>>> Belfast, in Northern Ireland. I am in a suburb and there are no photo >>>> shops around. I will check further afield. >>>> >>>>> Perhaps you could get a salesman to give you a demo, and >>>>> bring along a test strip of negatives to test with. See >>>>> if you can pull a decent image from a test strip. >>>> >>>> That would be a good test. >>>> >>>>> I used to have a store like that here (Computer City), >>>>> years ago, but they went out of business and disappeared. >>>>> And I'm not sure the likes of Best Buy, even have scanners >>>>> any more. Our last "good" computer store here, went bankrupt >>>>> several months ago. (They had six stores and expanded too fast.) >>>>> I'm left with just one store I trust, and they don't >>>>> keep any stock (almost everything, is ordered in). And >>>>> that's no way to shop. >>>> >>>> Are the problems with other stores the same as with the photoshops - >>>> an economic downturn? >>>> Costco may have something and they usually have good prices but not >>>> always the best product. >>>> >>>>> Paul >>>> >>>> Once more Paul, I thank you. It seems like you have 10 eyes and I have >>>> only one >>> >>> Here's an interesting comparison I found, between "home scanned" and >>> "scanned at a film store". >>> >>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-me...x=0&isremote=0 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518ldqWmD7L.jpg >>> >>> The image on the left, is made with a $100 flatbed scanner, claiming >>> 4800 DPI optical (native) resolution. >>> >>> From a reviewer on Newegg >>> >>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16838110038 >>> >>> "Other Thoughts: Scanned almost 4000 35mm slides and over 1000 photos >>> in the month or so that we've had it." >>> >>> And the person doesn't even manage to say how good a job it does... >>> >>> Best Buy also sells that scanner, but it's listed as "online only", >>> so probably isn't on display at their store. >>> >>> One thing a reviewer notes about that unit, is it isn't mechanically >>> very strong. But it is relatively cheap. It has the standard >>> "$100 price" for a scanner. >>> >>> Paul >> >> >> Thanks again Paul. Great job of finding them. >> >> I have found a large UK list of variants on the Epson: >> >> http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...B11B200211%29+ >> >> >> >> Finding and choosing a robust Epson will be a bit tough. >> >> £1 = $1.55. > > Hello again Sir Paul > > I think I may have found what I want and need > > My Canon Pixma scanner is 7 years old and never had a problem except for > the maximum of 600 dpi. > > I found the Canon LiDE 700F photo (9600dpi Advanced CCD technology), > film and document Scanner at: > > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-9600dp...830369&sr=8-15 > > > Price: £88.29 = $138. > > What do you think Paul? Yet another find: Canon CanoScan LiDE 210 Scanner http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-CanoSc...puters_title_0 £63.13 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK It seems to me to be a great deal. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Maximum scan size: 216 x 297 mm Scan type: Flatbed Optical scanning resolution: 4800 x 4800 DPI Colour: Y Scan speed: 10 sec/page High image quality and accurate colours with 4800 x 4800dpi resolution and 48-bit colour Ultra-fast, A4 scanning at 300dpi in approximately 10 seconds 5 EZ buttons for Auto Scan, Copy, Email and 2xPDF Upright scanning Dust and scratch reduction using supplied software Technical Details Type Type - Desktop Colour Flatbed Scanner Scanner Functions Scanning element - CIS Light source - 3-colour (RGB) LED Optical resolution - 4800 x 4800 dpi Selectable resolution - 25 - 19200 dpi Interface - Hi-Speed USB Scanning Gradation Colour - 48 bit input - 48 or 24 bit output Greyscale - 16 bit input - 8 bit output Maximum document size - A4 / Letter [216 x 297 mm] Scanning Speed Preview speed (Colour A4) - Approx 9 sec Scan speed (Colour A4 300dpi) - Approx 10 sec Colour - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 33.2 msec per line (4800dpi) Greyscale - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 11.1 msec per line (4800dpi) Black and White - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 11.1 msec per line (4800dpi) Power supply - Supplied via USB port Power Consumption In operation (maximum) - Approx 2.5 W USB Powered Stanby - Approx 1.4 W Suspend - Approx 11 W Scanner (EZ buttons) - 5 buttons (PDF, FINISH PDF, AUTO SCAN, COPY, E-MAIL) Dimensions - 250 x 365 x 39 mm Weight - Approx 1.6 Kg Operating Range Temperature - Operating environment: 5º -35ºC Humidity - 10 % - 90 % RH (no dew condensation) Operating System Requirements - Windows 7: 1 GHz or faster cpu, 1 GB RAM (32bit) or 2 GB RAM (64bit), Windows Vista, Vista SP1/ SP2: 1 GHz or faster cpu, 512 MB RAM, Windows XP SP2/SP3: 300 MHz or faster cpu, 128 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, CD-ROM drive, Display SVGA 800x600, Mac OS X v.10.4.11: Intel, PowerPC G5, G4 or G3 processor. 256 MB RAM, Mac OS X v.10.5: Intel, PowerPC G5, or G4 processor. 512 MB RAM, Mac OS X v.10.6 Intel processor. 1 GB RAM, Safari 3, CD-ROM drive, Display XGA 1024x768, Mac OS Extended (Journalled) or Mac OS format hard drive Software Included - ScanGear, Solution Menu EX, MP Navigator EX |
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Loony wrote:
> On 16/06/2012 08:29, Loony wrote: >> On 13/06/2012 22:56, Loony wrote: >>> On 13/06/2012 12:57, Paul wrote: >>>> Loony wrote: >>>>> On 12/06/2012 12:21, Paul wrote: >>>>>> Loony wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks again Paul. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have had 35mm cameras for many decades now, so almost all of my >>>>>>> photos and negatives are from a 35mm. My present camera is the Canon >>>>>>> A-1 and I have 3 lenses, 50 mm, a 2x-B extender and a 200 mm zoom. >>>>>>> When I first had a camera (a Zeiss Contaflex) the 35 mm negatives >>>>>>> were >>>>>>> developed and almost always the photo images were 4"x6". Then I left >>>>>>> the photos behind and started with 35mm slides. I still have all >>>>>>> those >>>>>>> negatives and photos. So my task is to get the images from the films >>>>>>> and from the slides. I am not a perfectionist, so I think I would be >>>>>>> happy with 2500. I would keep them on a HD and put copies on DVDs. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have no interest at all in making prints and I have many >>>>>>> hundreds of >>>>>>> slides and photos. Too bad about that Kodak 4x6 Photo Slide and >>>>>>> Negative Scanner for the images. Thank you for the alert >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you have any stores nearby, that have scanners on display ? >>>>> >>>>> Normally I live in mid California but I am taking a longish holiday >>>>> near >>>>> Belfast, in Northern Ireland. I am in a suburb and there are no photo >>>>> shops around. I will check further afield. >>>>> >>>>>> Perhaps you could get a salesman to give you a demo, and >>>>>> bring along a test strip of negatives to test with. See >>>>>> if you can pull a decent image from a test strip. >>>>> >>>>> That would be a good test. >>>>> >>>>>> I used to have a store like that here (Computer City), >>>>>> years ago, but they went out of business and disappeared. >>>>>> And I'm not sure the likes of Best Buy, even have scanners >>>>>> any more. Our last "good" computer store here, went bankrupt >>>>>> several months ago. (They had six stores and expanded too fast.) >>>>>> I'm left with just one store I trust, and they don't >>>>>> keep any stock (almost everything, is ordered in). And >>>>>> that's no way to shop. >>>>> >>>>> Are the problems with other stores the same as with the photoshops - >>>>> an economic downturn? >>>>> Costco may have something and they usually have good prices but not >>>>> always the best product. >>>>> >>>>>> Paul >>>>> >>>>> Once more Paul, I thank you. It seems like you have 10 eyes and I have >>>>> only one >>>> >>>> Here's an interesting comparison I found, between "home scanned" and >>>> "scanned at a film store". >>>> >>>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-me...x=0&isremote=0 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518ldqWmD7L.jpg >>>> >>>> The image on the left, is made with a $100 flatbed scanner, claiming >>>> 4800 DPI optical (native) resolution. >>>> >>>> From a reviewer on Newegg >>>> >>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16838110038 >>>> >>>> "Other Thoughts: Scanned almost 4000 35mm slides and over 1000 photos >>>> in the month or so that we've had it." >>>> >>>> And the person doesn't even manage to say how good a job it does... >>>> >>>> Best Buy also sells that scanner, but it's listed as "online only", >>>> so probably isn't on display at their store. >>>> >>>> One thing a reviewer notes about that unit, is it isn't mechanically >>>> very strong. But it is relatively cheap. It has the standard >>>> "$100 price" for a scanner. >>>> >>>> Paul >>> >>> >>> Thanks again Paul. Great job of finding them. >>> >>> I have found a large UK list of variants on the Epson: >>> >>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...B11B200211%29+ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Finding and choosing a robust Epson will be a bit tough. >>> >>> £1 = $1.55. >> >> Hello again Sir Paul >> >> I think I may have found what I want and need >> >> My Canon Pixma scanner is 7 years old and never had a problem except for >> the maximum of 600 dpi. >> >> I found the Canon LiDE 700F photo (9600dpi Advanced CCD technology), >> film and document Scanner at: >> >> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-9600dp...830369&sr=8-15 >> >> >> >> Price: £88.29 = $138. >> >> What do you think Paul? > > > Yet another find: > Canon CanoScan LiDE 210 Scanner > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-CanoSc...puters_title_0 > > > £63.13 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK > > It seems to me to be a great deal. > > Product Features and Technical Details > Product Features > Maximum scan size: 216 x 297 mm > Scan type: Flatbed > Optical scanning resolution: 4800 x 4800 DPI > Colour: Y > Scan speed: 10 sec/page > High image quality and accurate colours with 4800 x 4800dpi resolution > and 48-bit colour > Ultra-fast, A4 scanning at 300dpi in approximately 10 seconds > 5 EZ buttons for Auto Scan, Copy, Email and 2xPDF > Upright scanning > Dust and scratch reduction using supplied software > Technical Details > > Type > Type - Desktop Colour Flatbed Scanner > Scanner Functions > Scanning element - CIS > Light source - 3-colour (RGB) LED > Optical resolution - 4800 x 4800 dpi > Selectable resolution - 25 - 19200 dpi > Interface - Hi-Speed USB > Scanning Gradation > Colour - 48 bit input - 48 or 24 bit output > Greyscale - 16 bit input - 8 bit output > Maximum document size - A4 / Letter [216 x 297 mm] > Scanning Speed > Preview speed (Colour A4) - Approx 9 sec > Scan speed (Colour A4 300dpi) - Approx 10 sec > Colour - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 33.2 msec per line (4800dpi) > Greyscale - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 11.1 msec per line (4800dpi) > Black and White - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 11.1 msec per line (4800dpi) > Power supply - Supplied via USB port > Power Consumption > In operation (maximum) - Approx 2.5 W USB Powered > Stanby - Approx 1.4 W > Suspend - Approx 11 W > Scanner (EZ buttons) - 5 buttons (PDF, FINISH PDF, AUTO SCAN, COPY, E-MAIL) > Dimensions - 250 x 365 x 39 mm > Weight - Approx 1.6 Kg > Operating Range > Temperature - Operating environment: 5º -35ºC > Humidity - 10 % - 90 % RH (no dew condensation) > Operating System Requirements - Windows 7: 1 GHz or faster cpu, 1 GB RAM > (32bit) or 2 GB RAM (64bit), Windows Vista, Vista SP1/ SP2: 1 GHz or > faster cpu, 512 MB RAM, Windows XP SP2/SP3: 300 MHz or faster cpu, 128 > MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, CD-ROM drive, Display SVGA > 800x600, Mac OS X v.10.4.11: Intel, PowerPC G5, G4 or G3 processor. 256 > MB RAM, Mac OS X v.10.5: Intel, PowerPC G5, or G4 processor. 512 MB RAM, > Mac OS X v.10.6 Intel processor. 1 GB RAM, Safari 3, CD-ROM drive, > Display XGA 1024x768, Mac OS Extended (Journalled) or Mac OS format hard > drive > Software Included - ScanGear, Solution Menu EX, MP Navigator EX > It has Pros and Cons. http://reviews.cnet.com/scanners/can...html?tag=mncol "Negative scanning speed - 7 minutes for maximum quality; 1:30 for 4x6 quality Calibration non-intuitive" "Good quality scans Excellent negative scanning for price (you'll pay several thousand $ for anything better)" "Generally, anytime you move the scanner from one location to another, due to jostling, etc, you will have to re-calibrate for scanning negatives" "After a few months of light use, stripes start to appear on images when scanning negatives." It's not clear to me, why "stripes" should appear if the thing is mechanically jostled, or the drive train wears a little bit. These things have a stepper motor, which moves the head assembly. There could be a belt and gear for propulsion. But I don't see what a "calibration" would involve, to fix this. If I understood what the calibration did, it would make it easier to understand whether this is a "killer issue" or not. As in, at what point will the calibration not be enough to pull it back into operation again ? So the big unknown is, will it stand up long enough to finish all the scans ? My scanner takes about 2 minutes for the average scan, and if you're doing a bunch of scans, that gets on your nerves. I can't imagine what it's like waiting 7 minutes for a scan to finish. ******* http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2352831,00.asp "Cons Film scan doesn't work for slides. Scans only one frame of film at a time. Film scanning is extremely cumbersome." Eek! Does that mean, if I insert a 4 negative strip, it takes 7 minutes times four scans to finish it ? ******* You can see what looks like a film strip adapter here. http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/38-111-033-S09?$S640W$ ******* http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...e_700f#Reviews "Cons * Flimsy Construction(4) * Difficult to use(2) * can't do 35mm slides(1) * mechanical failure 3 months out of warranty(1) * needs an adaptor kit for 35mm slides(1)" "Can't scan 35mm slides, they must be removed from mounts to even be in focus. 35mm negative scans are slooooowwww. But the quality is okay." So the problem with slides then, is they don't sit flat on the scanner. Removing the paper around the slide itself, would make it possible to scan them, as then it's in focus. This brings up the topic of "depth of field" on scanners. My scanner has good depth of field, in that even if a book doesn't sit completely flat on the scanner, the scanner can still "see" it. Mine uses a CCD sensor. The LiDE 700F is CIS. And that explains to some degree, why there'd be a "focus" problem if a color slide didn't sit flat on the unit, at just the right level. http://www.scantips.com/chap3c.html "CCD or CIS sensors ... The "compact" and "ultra thin" scanners use a very different CIS chip (Contact Image Sensor). These CIS units are small and inexpensive, having no optical system (no lens, mirrors, lamp, and no A/D chip). CIS chips often have LED light sources integrated in the chip with the sensor. The CIS sensors are full size, extending over the full bed width. They work by simply being extremely near the paper being scanned (as "in contact"). This means that there is zero depth of field above the scanner glass, anything not actually touching the glass is too distant to be sharp " So I'd say the 700F will handle your film negatives. But I don't know if pulling the slides apart is the answer. ----------------------------------------------------------- Canon also makes the 9000F. What's weird, is the description makes it sound like another CIS design. But it seems to be a bit more flexible when it comes to scanning. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...AndAccessories OK, the description here says CCD, which is why it's not as sensitive to positioning. The unit is "thicker" as well. No longer in stock at Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...1054&Tpk=9000f It's listed at $183 here. There are reviews. This might do the job for you. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CanoScan...CanoScan+9000F -------------------------------------------------------------- CanoScan LiDE 210 This one is a CIS as well. Thin unit. So should have more of a depth of field problem. There is no film holder or slide holder, so it's likely intended as a document (paper) scanner. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/suppor...Specifications http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...n%20LiDE%20210 Paul |
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On 16/06/2012 16:02, Paul wrote:
> Loony wrote: >> On 16/06/2012 08:29, Loony wrote: >>> On 13/06/2012 22:56, Loony wrote: >>>> On 13/06/2012 12:57, Paul wrote: >>>>> Loony wrote: >>>>>> On 12/06/2012 12:21, Paul wrote: >>>>>>> Loony wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks again Paul. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have had 35mm cameras for many decades now, so almost all of my >>>>>>>> photos and negatives are from a 35mm. My present camera is the >>>>>>>> Canon >>>>>>>> A-1 and I have 3 lenses, 50 mm, a 2x-B extender and a 200 mm zoom. >>>>>>>> When I first had a camera (a Zeiss Contaflex) the 35 mm negatives >>>>>>>> were >>>>>>>> developed and almost always the photo images were 4"x6". Then I >>>>>>>> left >>>>>>>> the photos behind and started with 35mm slides. I still have all >>>>>>>> those >>>>>>>> negatives and photos. So my task is to get the images from the >>>>>>>> films >>>>>>>> and from the slides. I am not a perfectionist, so I think I >>>>>>>> would be >>>>>>>> happy with 2500. I would keep them on a HD and put copies on DVDs. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have no interest at all in making prints and I have many >>>>>>>> hundreds of >>>>>>>> slides and photos. Too bad about that Kodak 4x6 Photo Slide and >>>>>>>> Negative Scanner for the images. Thank you for the alert >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Do you have any stores nearby, that have scanners on display ? >>>>>> >>>>>> Normally I live in mid California but I am taking a longish holiday >>>>>> near >>>>>> Belfast, in Northern Ireland. I am in a suburb and there are no photo >>>>>> shops around. I will check further afield. >>>>>> >>>>>>> Perhaps you could get a salesman to give you a demo, and >>>>>>> bring along a test strip of negatives to test with. See >>>>>>> if you can pull a decent image from a test strip. >>>>>> >>>>>> That would be a good test. >>>>>> >>>>>>> I used to have a store like that here (Computer City), >>>>>>> years ago, but they went out of business and disappeared. >>>>>>> And I'm not sure the likes of Best Buy, even have scanners >>>>>>> any more. Our last "good" computer store here, went bankrupt >>>>>>> several months ago. (They had six stores and expanded too fast.) >>>>>>> I'm left with just one store I trust, and they don't >>>>>>> keep any stock (almost everything, is ordered in). And >>>>>>> that's no way to shop. >>>>>> >>>>>> Are the problems with other stores the same as with the photoshops - >>>>>> an economic downturn? >>>>>> Costco may have something and they usually have good prices but not >>>>>> always the best product. >>>>>> >>>>>>> Paul >>>>>> >>>>>> Once more Paul, I thank you. It seems like you have 10 eyes and I >>>>>> have >>>>>> only one >>>>> >>>>> Here's an interesting comparison I found, between "home scanned" and >>>>> "scanned at a film store". >>>>> >>>>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-me...x=0&isremote=0 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518ldqWmD7L.jpg >>>>> >>>>> The image on the left, is made with a $100 flatbed scanner, claiming >>>>> 4800 DPI optical (native) resolution. >>>>> >>>>> From a reviewer on Newegg >>>>> >>>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16838110038 >>>>> >>>>> "Other Thoughts: Scanned almost 4000 35mm slides and over 1000 photos >>>>> in the month or so that we've had it." >>>>> >>>>> And the person doesn't even manage to say how good a job it does... >>>>> >>>>> Best Buy also sells that scanner, but it's listed as "online only", >>>>> so probably isn't on display at their store. >>>>> >>>>> One thing a reviewer notes about that unit, is it isn't mechanically >>>>> very strong. But it is relatively cheap. It has the standard >>>>> "$100 price" for a scanner. >>>>> >>>>> Paul >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks again Paul. Great job of finding them. >>>> >>>> I have found a large UK list of variants on the Epson: >>>> >>>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...B11B200211%29+ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Finding and choosing a robust Epson will be a bit tough. >>>> >>>> £1 = $1.55. >>> >>> Hello again Sir Paul >>> >>> I think I may have found what I want and need >>> >>> My Canon Pixma scanner is 7 years old and never had a problem except for >>> the maximum of 600 dpi. >>> >>> I found the Canon LiDE 700F photo (9600dpi Advanced CCD technology), >>> film and document Scanner at: >>> >>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-9600dp...830369&sr=8-15 >>> >>> >>> >>> Price: £88.29 = $138. >>> >>> What do you think Paul? >> >> >> Yet another find: >> Canon CanoScan LiDE 210 Scanner >> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-CanoSc...puters_title_0 >> >> >> £63.13 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK >> >> It seems to me to be a great deal. >> >> Product Features and Technical Details >> Product Features >> Maximum scan size: 216 x 297 mm >> Scan type: Flatbed >> Optical scanning resolution: 4800 x 4800 DPI >> Colour: Y >> Scan speed: 10 sec/page >> High image quality and accurate colours with 4800 x 4800dpi resolution >> and 48-bit colour >> Ultra-fast, A4 scanning at 300dpi in approximately 10 seconds >> 5 EZ buttons for Auto Scan, Copy, Email and 2xPDF >> Upright scanning >> Dust and scratch reduction using supplied software >> Technical Details >> >> Type >> Type - Desktop Colour Flatbed Scanner >> Scanner Functions >> Scanning element - CIS >> Light source - 3-colour (RGB) LED >> Optical resolution - 4800 x 4800 dpi >> Selectable resolution - 25 - 19200 dpi >> Interface - Hi-Speed USB >> Scanning Gradation >> Colour - 48 bit input - 48 or 24 bit output >> Greyscale - 16 bit input - 8 bit output >> Maximum document size - A4 / Letter [216 x 297 mm] >> Scanning Speed >> Preview speed (Colour A4) - Approx 9 sec >> Scan speed (Colour A4 300dpi) - Approx 10 sec >> Colour - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 33.2 msec per line (4800dpi) >> Greyscale - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 11.1 msec per line (4800dpi) >> Black and White - 2.2 msec per line (300dpi), 11.1 msec per line >> (4800dpi) >> Power supply - Supplied via USB port >> Power Consumption >> In operation (maximum) - Approx 2.5 W USB Powered >> Stanby - Approx 1.4 W >> Suspend - Approx 11 W >> Scanner (EZ buttons) - 5 buttons (PDF, FINISH PDF, AUTO SCAN, COPY, >> E-MAIL) >> Dimensions - 250 x 365 x 39 mm >> Weight - Approx 1.6 Kg >> Operating Range >> Temperature - Operating environment: 5º -35ºC >> Humidity - 10 % - 90 % RH (no dew condensation) >> Operating System Requirements - Windows 7: 1 GHz or faster cpu, 1 GB >> RAM (32bit) or 2 GB RAM (64bit), Windows Vista, Vista SP1/ SP2: 1 GHz >> or faster cpu, 512 MB RAM, Windows XP SP2/SP3: 300 MHz or faster cpu, >> 128 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, CD-ROM drive, Display >> SVGA 800x600, Mac OS X v.10.4.11: Intel, PowerPC G5, G4 or G3 >> processor. 256 MB RAM, Mac OS X v.10.5: Intel, PowerPC G5, or G4 >> processor. 512 MB RAM, Mac OS X v.10.6 Intel processor. 1 GB RAM, >> Safari 3, CD-ROM drive, Display XGA 1024x768, Mac OS Extended >> (Journalled) or Mac OS format hard drive >> Software Included - ScanGear, Solution Menu EX, MP Navigator EX >> > > It has Pros and Cons. > > http://reviews.cnet.com/scanners/can...html?tag=mncol > > > "Negative scanning speed - 7 minutes for maximum quality; 1:30 for 4x6 > quality > Calibration non-intuitive" > > "Good quality scans > Excellent negative scanning for price (you'll pay several thousand $ for > anything better)" > > "Generally, anytime you move the scanner from one location to another, due > to jostling, etc, you will have to re-calibrate for scanning negatives" > > "After a few months of light use, stripes start to appear on images when > scanning negatives." > > It's not clear to me, why "stripes" should appear if the thing is > mechanically jostled, or the drive train wears a little bit. These things > have a stepper motor, which moves the head assembly. There could be a belt > and gear for propulsion. But I don't see what a "calibration" would > involve, > to fix this. If I understood what the calibration did, it would make > it easier to understand whether this is a "killer issue" or not. > As in, at what point will the calibration not be enough to pull it > back into operation again ? > > So the big unknown is, will it stand up long enough to finish all > the scans ? > > My scanner takes about 2 minutes for the average scan, and if > you're doing a bunch of scans, that gets on your nerves. I can't > imagine what it's like waiting 7 minutes for a scan to finish. > > ******* > > http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2352831,00.asp > > "Cons > > Film scan doesn't work for slides. > > Scans only one frame of film at a time. Film scanning is extremely > cumbersome." > > Eek! Does that mean, if I insert a 4 negative strip, it takes 7 minutes > times four scans to finish it ? > > ******* > > You can see what looks like a film strip adapter here. > > http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/38-111-033-S09?$S640W$ > > ******* > > http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...e_700f#Reviews > > > "Cons > > * Flimsy Construction(4) > * Difficult to use(2) > * can't do 35mm slides(1) > * mechanical failure 3 months out of warranty(1) > * needs an adaptor kit for 35mm slides(1)" > > "Can't scan 35mm slides, they must be removed from mounts > to even be in focus. 35mm negative scans are slooooowwww. > But the quality is okay." > > So the problem with slides then, is they don't sit flat on the > scanner. Removing the paper around the slide itself, would > make it possible to scan them, as then it's in focus. > > This brings up the topic of "depth of field" on scanners. My > scanner has good depth of field, in that even if a book > doesn't sit completely flat on the scanner, the scanner > can still "see" it. Mine uses a CCD sensor. The LiDE 700F > is CIS. And that explains to some degree, why > there'd be a "focus" problem if a color slide didn't > sit flat on the unit, at just the right level. > > http://www.scantips.com/chap3c.html > > "CCD or CIS sensors > ... > > The "compact" and "ultra thin" scanners use a very different > CIS chip (Contact Image Sensor). These CIS units are small and > inexpensive, having no optical system (no lens, mirrors, lamp, and > no A/D chip). CIS chips often have LED light sources integrated in > the chip with the sensor. The CIS sensors are full size, extending > over the full bed width. They work by simply being extremely near > the paper being scanned (as "in contact"). This means that there is > zero depth of field above the scanner glass, anything not actually > touching the glass is too distant to be sharp > " > > So I'd say the 700F will handle your film negatives. But I > don't know if pulling the slides apart is the answer. > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Canon also makes the 9000F. What's weird, is the description > makes it sound like another CIS design. But it seems to > be a bit more flexible when it comes to scanning. > > http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...AndAccessories > > > OK, the description here says CCD, which is why it's not as > sensitive to positioning. The unit is "thicker" as well. > No longer in stock at Newegg. > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...1054&Tpk=9000f > > It's listed at $183 here. There are reviews. This might > do the job for you. > > http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CanoScan...CanoScan+9000F > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > CanoScan LiDE 210 > > This one is a CIS as well. Thin unit. So should have more of a > depth of field problem. There is no film holder or slide holder, > so it's likely intended as a document (paper) scanner. > > http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/suppor...Specifications > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...n%20LiDE%20210 > > > Paul Once again Paul I had a rapid response from Canon : "Thank you for contacting Canon product support regarding scanning film. We value you as a Canon customer and appreciate the opportunity to assist you. If you are scanning 35mm film/slides, you may want to look at the PIXMA MG5220. Below is a link: http://consumer.usa.canon.com/cusa/c...g6220#Overview Please let us know if we can be of further assistance." ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About PIXMA MG6220 Average Rating4 Read all Reviews (17) Write a Review 87 Questions | 96 AnswersRead all the Q&As Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Item Code: 5292B002 Estimated Retail Price: $199.99† My opinions About PIXMA MG6220 are : 1 I don't like WiFi. 2 I have no interest in putting images on paper. 3 My main interest is in getting films and slides into DVDs Printer Print Resolution (Up to) Color:Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi3 Black:Up to 600 x 600 dpi3 Scanner Scanner Type Flatbed Scanning Element Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Max. Resolutions Optical:4800 x 4800 Interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi I'm a bit doubtful about this. |
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On 20/06/2012 01:12, Paul wrote:
> Loony wrote: > >> >> With the PIXMA MP170 is 1200 x 2400 dpi and interpolated dpi is 19,200 >> x 19,200. I have had no experience of these values so I hope that I >> can get a good comparison of them soon. > > What counts is optical resolution, which is the first number. > > "Interpolated", doesn't add any information to the picture. > > I've never scanned at higher than the optical resolution of > my scanner, which is 1200 DPI. Because above that level, > they'd be "fake" pixels. > > If you want to make your own "interpolated", you can scan at 1200 DPI, > then use Photoshop to redefine the resolution and change it to 19200 DPI. > Photoshop will add the extra pixels, but the pixels cannot have any > extra "sharpness". When you zoom out enough so you can see the whole > image, it looks the same as the original 1200 DPI scan. Having the > scanner do the interpolation, doesn't change the impact as far > as the user is concerned. It's still only 1200 DPI worth of info. > It just makes the file a lot larger. > > Paul OK Paul, I have many other things to do but I'll try to squeeze the films and slides onto my HD. If the transfers are successful it's very likely that I will be satisfied with the 1200 dpi. Huuugggeee!!! THANKS again to you Paul |
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