[qgman]

Originally Posted by Maximus

An 'ancient' camera + scanner ... I think it is time to avoid all the scanning pain, and move to digital SLR. I would argue that Sigma SD9's effective 10+ megapixels and Kodak's DCS 14n with 14 megapixels can produce better quality than the 35mm film.

Actually, most tests conclude that any of the current crop of 6MP DSLRs produce better quality images (due in large part to the complete lack of grain) than 35mm film. The real contest is now digital versus medium format. Although Canon's 1Ds can in certain conditions come close, medium format (and for that matter large format) still rules in terms of resolution. See D60 vs. Medium Format form more details.

[qgman]

Originally Posted by Maximus

An 'ancient' camera + scanner ... I think it is time to avoid all the scanning pain, and move to digital SLR. I would argue that Sigma SD9's effective 10+ megapixels and Kodak's DCS 14n with 14 megapixels can produce better quality than the 35mm film.

Actually, most tests conclude that any of the current crop of 6MP DSLRs produce better quality images (due in large part to the complete lack of grain) than 35mm film. The real contest is now digital versus medium format. Although Canon's 1Ds can in certain conditions come close, medium format (and for that matter large format) still rules in terms of resolution. See D60 vs. Medium Format form more details.

[Stake]

I just purchased the Pro version of this model and I have to say it is just an amazing film/flatbed scanner without question. I needed a compromise in funtionality: need to scan reflective documents and images as well as film. This was the definate answer.

The Pro version is only different in software packages. It comes with a full version of SilverFast and Monaco EZColor 2 which enables profiling of all input and output devices for seamless color control which alone sells for $300 so the $500 or so for the Pro version was well worth it.

From the scans that I've made so far, I'm incredibly impressed for a dual purpose scanner since I've toyed with the possibility of just getting a separate film and flatbed devices. Yes, the resolution of digital SLRs are getting better than film but I'm an old-school photo guy who learned the hallowed ways of color and black & white printing. I still love the process.

The next thing to get is a printer. So any word of an successor to the Epson Stylus 2200?? :?:

[Certified Optimist]

Ok, any suggestions for brand/model for someone who only wants to scan 35mm negatives?