trph_2000
Established
Anyone have one of these? Opinions?
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varjag
Guest
I own one. I've also used Minolta Dual IV, Nikon Coolscan V and 9000 before, and a variety of flatbetds.
This Plustek is better than the flatbeds I tried in all respects, maybe on par in dynamic range with Minolta, but trumped on that by the Nikons. (The 9000 is absolutely the best scanning device my film was ever coming through)
This means the scanner does fine on well-exposed negs, but too underexposed frames can get ugly. It is supplied with a copy of Silverfast SE, which is nice but crippled to 8 bit per channel scanning. Native scanning software can do 12 bit but is less convenient.
The scanner doesn't work with Linux or OS X.
Resolution-wise the scanner is there. I doubt the claimed 7200dpi, but my naive tests show it is capable of at least around 5000. The scans are full of detail and not mushy, I think well designed strip holders help here with flatness.
BIG plus is scanning time. Full frame scan at full resolution takes less than 30 seconds I think; at 3600dpi even faster. This was a real relief after (otherwise remarkable and superior) Coolscan V.
All in all I think it is worth $200 or so I paid for it. First unit I got was defective (or became such after bumping its way from France), and it took the seller (pixmania.com) two months (!) to send replacement, so if you can buy locally or through a better outlet I would advise you so.
This Plustek is better than the flatbeds I tried in all respects, maybe on par in dynamic range with Minolta, but trumped on that by the Nikons. (The 9000 is absolutely the best scanning device my film was ever coming through)
This means the scanner does fine on well-exposed negs, but too underexposed frames can get ugly. It is supplied with a copy of Silverfast SE, which is nice but crippled to 8 bit per channel scanning. Native scanning software can do 12 bit but is less convenient.
The scanner doesn't work with Linux or OS X.
Resolution-wise the scanner is there. I doubt the claimed 7200dpi, but my naive tests show it is capable of at least around 5000. The scans are full of detail and not mushy, I think well designed strip holders help here with flatness.
BIG plus is scanning time. Full frame scan at full resolution takes less than 30 seconds I think; at 3600dpi even faster. This was a real relief after (otherwise remarkable and superior) Coolscan V.
All in all I think it is worth $200 or so I paid for it. First unit I got was defective (or became such after bumping its way from France), and it took the seller (pixmania.com) two months (!) to send replacement, so if you can buy locally or through a better outlet I would advise you so.
trph_2000
Established
Thanks for the reply! I think I will get one and am surprised that I have
not seen more posts about this item.
not seen more posts about this item.
f4arm
Newbie
Hi, I have one of these as well. I would backup the previous comment, but I would think about it twice if you were willing to scan slides with a lot of contrast. The very limited Dmax makes it very hard to pull details out of the shadows. Otherwise a fast, reliable and very cheap scanner.
Pierre.
Pierre.
Ewoud
Perceptol Addict
Its really good for the price, the shadow detail is indeed the downpart..
But try to get a 7200i it wil cost you somewhere like 70 dollars more but it has automatic dust/scratches removal software with it.
It won't clear all but most scratches and will save you days of photoshop work
But try to get a 7200i it wil cost you somewhere like 70 dollars more but it has automatic dust/scratches removal software with it.
It won't clear all but most scratches and will save you days of photoshop work
Ewoud
Perceptol Addict
Oh did I mention that it also sells as victory.. so if you find that for a better price its the samething.
pmu
Well-known
Hmmm...what do you think would this scanner be a fine choice for me because
1. I don't shoot slidefilm,
2. I develop my b&w negatives usually flat (low contrast) -- (so maybe it doesn't matter even if the d-max is limited ?)
?
How does this plustek handle "high contrast" color negatives? How do the real life d-max compare to better flatbed scanners?
1. I don't shoot slidefilm,
2. I develop my b&w negatives usually flat (low contrast) -- (so maybe it doesn't matter even if the d-max is limited ?)
?
How does this plustek handle "high contrast" color negatives? How do the real life d-max compare to better flatbed scanners?