I have a Epson V500. I scan 1/2 of the 4x5 and then scan the other side. I then stitch the 2 parts together. Works like a charm. ---- Harold Faulkner <haroldef@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On 4/30/2013 8:18 AM, Jonathan Turner wrote: > > 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 > > -- > > Jonathan Turner, Photographer e: pictures@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx t: 07796 > > 470573 w: www.jonathan-turner.com > Hi, > > I would stay away from HP. I have an HP scanner, the G4050. I bought > it, trusted HP, and didn't use it for many months. When I started using > it with Windows 7, the software would not work with Windows 7. I had > trouble until I finally got an HP technician that knew how to install > new software that worked with Windows 7. > > Wish I had returned the scanner when I had the chance. > > Harold
