Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Scanning 4x5 film/transparencies ?  (Read 2873 times)

buggz

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 46
Scanning 4x5 film/transparencies ?
« on: February 20, 2012, 01:09:24 pm »

Scanning 4x5 film/transparencies ?
I completely understand and agree that drum scans are superior.
For use at home, I am currently debating between two Epson models, unless someone can recommend another model...

Question:
 - Anyone have experience w/ the Epson Expression 10000XL- Photo Scanner ?
 - How much better, or is it? than the Epson Perfection V750-M Pro ?
Logged

Ellis Vener

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2151
    • http://www.ellisvener.com
Re: Scanning 4x5 film/transparencies ?
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 02:30:00 pm »

The v750m does a fine job IF you use the fluid mount platen and fluid mount. You also improve shadow detailas well by fluid mounting over dry mounting. The dry mount film holder doesnt hold the film flat. Silvert's software is also a big step up in results over Epson's.
Logged

janster

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6
Re: Scanning 4x5 film/transparencies ?
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 05:21:10 pm »

First.. nothing beats a drumscan. Any decent drumscan is still lightyears ahead of even the best flatbedscan.

Something you might want to take into consideration is the focusable lens in the 10000XL. Although the maximum resolution and the dynamic range of the V750 is superior, the 10000XL provides very sharp scans thanks to the focusable lens. I personally like my filmgrain sharp, although it's of less significance with 4x5 film. Probably a matter of personal taste but then again, if you shoot 4x5 you're most likely a sucker for sharp photographs in general.
Either way you won't get disappointed by any of the two Epson scanners. I have scanned a number of exhibition projects with both scanners and even the rather critical photographers didn't expect to get this kind of quality in their prints from the Epsons. The quality between the two is about the same with the (minor) differences mentioned above.
The 10k is built for commercial use and the sheer size of the machine wouldn't make it the ideal choice for home use. Unless you have lots of open desk space. Hope this helps with your decision.
Best, JAN.
Logged

buggz

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 46
Re: Scanning 4x5 film/transparencies ?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 09:36:36 am »


Thanks!
You say Silvert's?
Do you mean SilverFast?

The v750m does a fine job IF you use the fluid mount platen and fluid mount. You also improve shadow detailas well by fluid mounting over dry mounting. The dry mount film holder doesnt hold the film flat. Silvert's software is also a big step up in results over Epson's.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up