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epson 4990 scanner
I'm thinking of getting one, dose anybuddy use one befor, i like what i saw and like epson. dose anybuddy use one and are happy or not happy. and whats the diffrent between 4990 pro, and plain 4990? i cant see it thanks LEE Jul 07 05 07:37 am Link I think the difference between the two is the software bundle. check the bullets at the epson website. A printer I work with locally recently purchased one to scan transparencies and he loves it. I saw one 6x7 scan he did and have to agree that for a reasonably priced flatbed you can't really go wrong. Hope this helps! Jul 07 05 07:41 am Link the difference is the software bundle, 100%. Same as with the 4870. Just a caution. I have the 4870, and while it's really good for the 4x5 stuff I do occasionally, it's only acceptable for the 6x6 and 6x9 medium format I do. The biggest issue is gettng acceptable film flatness and therefore really good image sharpness. The dynamic range number that they throw out is also grade A baloney - I've seen two tests now where someone measured, and the real dynamic range number as measured is down around 3.2 or so. That's a HUGE issue for me as I tend to shoot smoother, low contrast but lots of shadow detail. As long as you know what you're getting - in my case, a cheap way to get medium format and 4x5 into a digital workflow, understanding that I'd be paying for better scans for some percent of the images - you'll be fine with it. It really is no substitute for dedicated film scanners. Jul 07 05 10:18 am Link Posted by Ed Nazarko: Right on. Jul 07 05 10:30 am Link yea, i agree, it jest the price. the main reason for me getting a scanner is for school, trying to set up a low grade digital darkroom so i don't have to take a lab class (jest a side note, i took 3 allready, i know i'm missing out, but time wron't let me take a lab) basicly i'm looking around for a all around scanner, and wait to i become rich and famouse to get the big toys. thanks for the imput, and giving me things to think about i try to think twice befor putting down $470.00 on the table LEE Jul 07 05 10:47 am Link Posted by robotbones: If that's what you can afford, I don't think you'll be disappointed. As I mentioned before, a top printer in my area just bought one to scan transparencies and couldn't be more pleased. I saw one medium format piece that he scanned then printed at 30x36 on canvas and it was fabulous. I don't know what precautions Epson has taken to reduce/eliminate film curl (the smaller the film size the more likely it is to curl) but if your mind can be set at ease on that or you don't think it'll be a problem then go for it. Jul 07 05 10:54 am Link thanks for the input, by looking on what i need, it looks like the one, they like to throw 4x5s shoots are way to keep us on our toes again thank you LEE Jul 07 05 09:05 pm Link It's perfectly fine up to a point - with 6x6, it prints just fine up to 16x20 with minimal crop. But that's the limit - any larger and you start to see where it's not as sharp. There's also ways around the phony DMAx. I scan twice, once for highlights, once for shadows, and combine in photoshop. There's a guy who makes a medium format negative carrier for the Epson flatbed scanners - go to http://home.earthlink.net/~dougfisher/h … ginfo.html It makes a really big improvement, particularly the anti-newton ring glass. You lose the ability to use digital ice, but frankly it doesn't work so well on the Epson flatbeds, so it's no great loss. Jul 08 05 03:13 pm Link Posted by robotbones: then get a good earlier (late model) i have the epson 1650 and it works just fine for scanning images. but also realise a scanner is just a different type of camera, you can also just shoot with the Dcamera and ballanced lighting to make a copy... Jul 10 05 10:12 am Link |
