Well i guess it is too basic a query, but still it begs to be answered ... i'm setting up my first computer and i find difficulty choosing a film scanner.... well, i know the answer, but i cannot afford it.... what i CAN afford is an Epson 1650 Photo or similar, while the 2450 model goes way off the sum available. i originaly aimed for a dedicated film scanner. but is there a dedicated fim scanner good enough for an amateur at this price range? BTW, specifications are as follows: - USB2 at most(cannot afford a SCSI controller to install) - reasonable to fast scan time for a 135 roll @72 dpi... so...what do you think about the 1650 flatbed film scanner idea? how anbout the HP ones, a person i know is not that satisfied... take note that i intend to use the scanner for previewing the negs, thus saving money on test prints. but...what is the everage scanning time of a single frame @ 72 dpi, for the epson scanner? how about the dedicated film ones? also...what is the connection of resolution to film ISO? in an article i read it said that high resolution creates a lot of "noise" when scanning high sensitivity films...how does that relate to the 3200 ASA ones i usually use? i am anxiously anticipating your answers, the scanner selection is vital to my system selection..... thanx beforehand, kostas =============================================== so... no matter what, CHEER UP MY FRIENDS! Life is too precious to jump the other side of the fence... kostas papakotas / clenched teeth photography http://groups.msn.com/clenchedteethphotography/home.htm 'COS SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER WITH CLENCHED TEETH! _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
