Epson V750-M vs Nikon Super Coolscan 9000

[fbeachfl]

I have many MF negatives from years ago plus many 35mm slides / negatives. I read good things about how great a scanner the Epson V750-M is. But many say that a dedicated film scanner such as the Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 is the only solution..
Would I be able to see a significant benefit to go with the Coolscan over the Epson? I won't be doing billboard posters but I do like the "smooth" quality from a larger negative and would like to crop "at will". My largest prints would be in the 20x30 inch size.
Although the cost of the Nikon is almost 3x the cost of the Epson, I worry that if I buy the Epson, I would worry that I wasn't get the most out of the negatives. At the same time, if the results are truly comparable, then saving $1,300 wouldn't hurt

[jhein]

Read this thread:

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/for...ead.php?t=36237

Bottom line: To make large prints, the 9000 is the way to go.

good luck
jim

[KevinA]

I have many MF negatives from years ago plus many 35mm slides / negatives. I read good things about how great a scanner the Epson V750-M is. But many say that a dedicated film scanner such as the Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 is the only solution..
Would I be able to see a significant benefit to go with the Coolscan over the Epson? I won't be doing billboard posters but I do like the "smooth" quality from a larger negative and would like to crop "at will". My largest prints would be in the 20x30 inch size.
Although the cost of the Nikon is almost 3x the cost of the Epson, I worry that if I buy the Epson, I would worry that I wasn't get the most out of the negatives. At the same time, if the results are truly comparable, then saving $1,300 wouldn't hurt
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Nikon, worth at least 3x the price if you need quality 20x30's.
Check ebay you can often get (very large) drum scanners for the price of a flatbed.

Kevin.

[Kirk Gittings]

I've owned the Nikon 8000 and currently own a 750 (I primarily shoot 4x5 in film, I also own and use a Creo Eversmart). Comparing 120 scans the Nikon 8000 is superior, a 9000 solves some of the mechanical issues of the 8000 and has less noise. IMO the 9000 will clearly exceed the 750.