Re: The Great Scanner debate - round one

   I'll echo Charles. My 3200 works quite nicely. It is not yet 'sharp'
enough to fully distinguish grain even on a 4x7 negative but comes
close.
   I use the SilverFast software which comes with the Pro version and it
is an excellent program. However, the normal Epson software does a very
fine job. If one uses the Monaco linear profiling software and
thoroughly reads the SilverFast manual, you'll improve your scanning
results. However, all that is best used when you are doing your own
output and working with ICC profiles etc.
   The reports that I have read does indicate the newere 4870 model does
a more credible job. It also has a larger backlit area to work with
larger negatives.

> I'm happy with my Epson 3200 which I've had about a year. I'd bet the
> newer
> 4870 is better. The difference between the regular one and the pro is
> the
> software which comes with it. I bought the Pro version of the 3200
> but the
> Pro software is beyond my understanding.
> Charles Portland OR
Received on Sat Mar 20 09:21:44 2004