[neps]

hey,

we are in need of a new scanner. our old one is starting to develop verticle lines on the scans.

our scanner needs to be able to do the following things:

4x6 chromes
35mm slides
35mm negatives
flat artwork (magazines and the like)

it would be nice if came with color profiles so that I don't spend too much time with the lightbox adjusting the color to match.

It's been awhile since I or the company has bought a high end scanner, so we are even at a loss for the best brand. The one we have now is Umax, but maybe Microtech or someone else is better?

I'd appreciate any opinions and/or links to scanner reviews that you can provide.

neil

[PeteWK]

Hi Neil. I'm wondering how much money you guys want to shell out? My HP cost me about 250 dollars and will do most of that but on a consumer level. My experiences have been good with HP, Epson and Canon.

I've heard very good things about the higher end Canon machines. Very fast and excellent res.

PeteWK

[xenu]

Can some good person explain how to use 35mm negatives with
a scanner?

Do I get digital photographs, that I can print?

I am refering to the HP 4470c scanner :
http://h21001.www2.hp.com/apipc/AU/E...573977835.html

I guess I should ask if anyone has used this scanner, or the 5470c?
http://h21001.www2.hp.com/apipc/AU/E...165153610.html

I believe I saw the 4470c in the store for $299 Australian. I'm guessing the 5470c will be a couple of hundred more.

I do, however, have lots of negatives, and my brother has lots of slides, so it may well be worth it- assuming it does what I think it does.

[ 04-16-2002: Message edited by: xenu ]