Re: BACK ON TOPIC, I THINK

Bob,

Check to see if the Pro Version is giving you the FULL version of Silverfast,
instead of the light version that comes with the 4990 Non-Pro version...if
so, compare the cost to upgrade the software and you have the answer to your
question.

Good luck!
Mark Nelson
Precision Digital Negatives

In a message dated 9/1/05 11:46:05 AM, bobkiss@caribsurf.com writes:

>
> DEAR LIST,
>             Well, I am (FINALLY) about to order a scanner for my 8X10 and
> 5X7 negs and the collection of glass plate negs  for which I am
> curator/conservator. 
>             Does anyone have experience with the Epson 4990 and 4990 “Pro”
> ?  Is the “Pro” worth the extra $150?  The main difference seems to be the
> additional software. 
>             When I have an 8X10 neg scanned in order to have a file large
> enough to give me a high quality 16X20 digital neg with which to make PT/PD
> prints it costs me around $50 here in Barbados.  At that price, 10 scans will
> pay for the scanner. 
>             Any suggestions regarding this would be appreciated.
>                                                             CHEERS!
>                                                                         BOB
>
Received on Thu Sep 1 23:35:41 2005