I have an older Epson Perfection 3200 that I once used for 5X4 scanning. It did an adequate job when I set the scan to 1,000 dpi and then processed in PhotoShop.
So, I think any of the Epson’s should do a reasonable job for initial scan prior to a high resolution drum scan of selected negatives.
James
From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jonathan Turner
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:19 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: 5x4 neg scanning
Has anyone got any tips for a scanner which will do reasonable scans for 5x4?
I've been looking online at an Epson V700 which looks as though it ought to do the job, but I'm a little unsure. It's been a while since I used 5x4, or scanned negs of this size, and I always assumed that you had to use a drum scanner for this kind of thing, rather than a flatbed (which is what this Epson one is).
At this point I just want something that will do an OK job, from which I can make a selection of which negs to scan at a high quality, probably at my local lab.
Also, if anyone has any tips or pitfalls about this kind of thing...things to be wary of, please let me know.
Thanks,
Jonathan
