One more scanner vs scanner :D

[bippi]

Hi,

I´m relatively new to the world of scanning and developing. I currently have a Minolta Scan Dual II. But I was thinking would I benifit much from getting a Nikon V ed when I visit NY next fall? Or is it just the "inspector gadget" in me talking

I´m asking since, well I don´t much about scanners and what to look for. But I know one thing I wish that Silverfast would support my minolta.

thanks,
Bippi

 

[wizofz2k]

if you plan on getting a coolscan V, do it fast: Nikon just dropped it...

Is it better than a minolta? Dunno, but I love mine! And it works a treat with vuescan AND nikonscan.

 

[majid]

Get the Nikon. The true measure of a scanner is shadow noise, and their scanners are best in that respect (well, under $8000, that is).

 

[amateriat]

If you wait till next year, you'll likely be limited to getting a 5000, since I doubt there'll be any new V's left to buy. If you insist on buying new, you could start saving up a bit more for a 5000, which wouldn't be a bad move.

I use a Minolta 5400 (first version), which was their best, and last, 35mm film scanner. Love it. You can only find those used now, of course.


- Barrett

 

[bippi]

Thanks for the replies, i think I will be going for V ed in october if still available then. On more thing, I will only be scanning 35mm film so the Nikon will be a better choice then a epson V700 or?

 

[fbf]

Thanks for the replies, i think I will be going for V ed in october if still available then. On more thing, I will only be scanning 35mm film so the Nikon will be a better choice then a epson V700 or?

Absolutely yes. You will not be disappointed by the Coolscan V.

 

[Glenn2]

The CS 5000 is quite a bit faster than the V if you have a backlog of stuff to scan. time= $

Gave my Minolta scanner to a friend and bought the CS-5000 to get ICE capability. Had some badly reticulated colour negs and ICE was able to give excellent results with these.

Glenn

 

[JTK]

CS5000 is faster than V primarily in handling time...the scans themselves take 1.5 seconds with V, Ice included, so 5000 can only save fractions of a second there...HOWEVER, 5000 can be a lot faster if if you ADDITIONALLY invest in slide stack loader or long roll holder, neither of which work on V.

5000 with expensive accessories gives you the ability to scan whole rolls, rather than restricting yourself to strips, makes 5000 a lot faster, as does the slide stackloader

If I'd bought a 5000 instead of V, and spent over $1500 in those accessories, I might have delayed my switch to DSLR....

 

[JTK]

With V, 35mm Astia inkjet prints amazingly sharply and beautifully at 13X19 (my maximum), and Neopan 400 rated 800 is grain sharp at that size, beautiful...both much better than most enlargers could accomplish.

 

[bippi]

Ok I´m going for the Nikon V ed. The CS5000 is a little bit to expensive.
Thanks again for all your help.

 

[wizofz2k]

With V, 35mm Astia inkjet prints amazingly sharply and beautifully at 13X19 (my maximum), and Neopan 400 rated 800 is grain sharp at that size, beautiful...both much better than most enlargers could accomplish.

Oh, this is interesting! Neopan 400@800 you say? What's your opinion of the V with XP2 Super and HP5? I can't get Neopan400 easily, but the other two are in my fridge now and am planning to give them a thorough workout on the new V. Any tips you'd care to share?

 

[januaryman]

Just got my V on Friday and am amazed at the quality of the scans compared to my old Epson 4990 flatbed. PLUS I get the entire frame, whereas the Epson nearly always cut off some of the frame for some reason. Don't wait too long. Amazon had three left as I browsed -that same day, after I was done thinking it over, all they had available were items from "partners" that you bought from a third party through Amazon. Word must be getting out.