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| Thread ID: 100014 | 2009-05-23 03:24:00 | Slide/Film Scanner | FrankS (257) | Press F1 |
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| 776157 | 2009-05-23 03:24:00 | Have a load of Slides/Films that I want to convert to jpg's. Any comments from users of DIGITECH XC-4881 USB Slide/Film Scanner would be appreciated. The resolution obtained appears to be the key point in zooming out from 35mm to a larger size. | FrankS (257) | ||
| 776158 | 2009-05-23 06:28:00 | I have not used that model / brand, all I can say is read up reviews. I had a quick look via google and one was on trademe. Hmm .. it looks more like a quickie utility than a usual scanner. My remarks would be just that. Good for emailing but not for reproduction to any decent enlargement. Generally I would say get a mid flatbed scanner or else get a dedicated scanner like a Nikon Coolscan IV or V model. The III model is too old with limited specs. It is not just what the number is for resolution. It is like saying my camera is a 10 megpapixel so is it the same quality as a digital SLR?? The most important thing to look for is the design of it. True, you can get 64000 dpi for Epson flatbeds but I still bet the 4000 dpi Nikon scanners are better. |
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| 776159 | 2009-05-23 09:21:00 | Assuming you only have 35mm film to scan, I have had good results with a Plustek 7200 Optifilm scanner. Reviews rate it slightly behind the top of the line models citing it is a little down on contrast compared to the Nikon, but then it was half the price. Theres a 7300 model listed on trade me for $549 buy now. | tutaenui (1724) | ||
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