anyone using plustek to scan xpan?

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i'm thinking of getting the rather inexpensive plustek 7400 to scan my xpan slides, color negatives and b&w negatives. is anyone using this setup?

i need EASY, and ability to do all three types of film in both normal and pano aspects.
what do you guys think?
tony
 
Sure, but it would necessitate scanning the neg in sections, then combining them in an image editing program. 2 passes of the scanner should do it, but only have minimal experience of using a plustek scanner (when I had a short loan from a friend), so not sure if there is an easier way. The way I mentioned would require your xpan negative strips to be shorter than a typical 6 frame 35mm negative strip though.

EDIT: by the way, the 7400 has no dust/ scratch functionality. You will need something like the 7600 or 8200 (same physical scanner), for that.
 
Good luck in your search, Tony. I am not sure you will find a non-flatbed option that does not involve stitching, although I could be wrong. The main issue is that most 35mm scanners will only scan a 35mm frame. The flatbeds will sidestep that issue, but then you are dealing with the fact you will need a V700/V750 to squeeze out more than 1600 real dpi, and even then the 2400dpi of the 700/750 may not be enough resolution for you.
 
By the way, stitching may not be the worst. I know it is second best to getting a straight and full scan of the negative, but providing the colour & exposure settings are consistent between the two passes, something like PS Elements will join them up in an easy and automated way.
 
No I just use my V750 to scan my Roundshot 28/220 shots in one go. A full 360 deg shot is a ~250 meg tif.

Keith
 
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