My experience with the 2450 (2nd one) has been much better. I find that the diffused light source in the lid seems to not show as much problems (dust, scratches, etc) in the image as my Minolta Scan Dual II film scanner. I suspect that Rob is right about needing a film scanner for 35mm, although it probably depends on how big you are going to print. Up to 8X10, it might be ok. Of course, that is about as big as I get conventional prints off of 35mm.
As for the color issues, I have found that different scanning software aids/hinders certain images. With my 2450, I use either Epson Twain, Silverfast SE or Vuescan. One of the three will get me a scan pretty close that I can work with. Usually one of them will do poorly. This tends to be on an image by image basis. P�l, what I would recommend you do is purchase from someone who will let you return it if it doesn't perform well enough for you. That worked well for me. I know the next step up is a huge jump in price - one that I wasn't willing to make. If you would like some sample scans from the 2450 on 35mm or 67 or any other info, feel free to ask. HTH, Bruce Thursday, October 24, 2002, 3:29:13 PM, you wrote: RB> For 35mm you need a proper film scanner. For med fo, it should be fine RB> - but you don't get ICE I think unless the 9800 is a major step forward. RB> ICE is essential IMO to avoid literally hours of cleaning RB> spots/scratches etc. I also find that flatbeds are not so good at RB> getting the right colouring as film scanners which can be difficult RB> enough. I have a couple of negs and a couple of slides which I just RB> CANNOT get right using my Epson 1640 flatbed no matter what I try! >> -----Original Message----- >> From: P�l Jensen [mailto:paaljensen@;sensewave.com] >> Sent: 24 October 2002 20:49 >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: Re: Re: Quality film scanner at an acceptable price? >> >> >> Thanks for the replies so far. I've settled on an Epson 2100. >> With this printer, if the advertising is to be believed, I >> can start producing and perhaps selling home made, gallery >> quality fine prints. However, this leads to another question. >> Will a scanner like the new Epson GT-9800F produce scans good >> enough to take advantage of the 2100 printer? Or do I need a >> dedicated film scanner? >> >> P�l >> >>
