I know. I've had my SS4000 for 2 years and am happy. But (significant) dynamic range improvement is probably the only reason I would upgrade short of a scanner meltdown. I'm hoping/assuming that Polaroid is using the same conservative methodology in rating the 120 and the Plus, ergo a real improvement.
I did a quick test on a friend's SS120 and found that the same slide had much better detail in highlights and shadows than obtained with my 4000. Someone pointed out to me that here (and I meant to respond...life got in the way) that the highlights should have been matched for a real test. I really didn't have the time with the 120 to do anything other than automatic scans with Insight on both scanners. Lloyd ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Scales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 2:19 PM Subject: [filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprintscan 4000 It's USB 1.1. Never seen an SS120, so I have nothing to compare. I'd bet it was at least 3.9, as the SS4000 was very conservatively rated on Dynamic range. Tom Is the USB on the SS4000+ USB 2.0 or 1.1? Have you compared any scans from the Plus with the SS120? Do you know the rated Dynamic Range of the Plus? I'm hoping it's 3.9 like the SS120, since both are 14-bit systems. That would mean an extra 1-2/3 stops of range over the 4000, which is substantial. Lloyd ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe' in the title or body
