EPSON V600 or V700 or .... ?

[RObert Budding]

Whatever

Whatever

Of course, I am aware of this critical point, Bob.
This is why I am taking my time to look deeper into what I need to get.
When the Nikon CoolScan III was still current, I had it, and I liked it for 35mm negatives and slides scans. Now it is obsolete.

The purchase of a good scanner (or two), would imply independence from commercial scanning.

Some folks consider defects essential features.

Flatbeds and 35mm are fine if your primary output is the Web. Or if you're really pick about prints and only want 4x6 prints. I've printed color in a darkroom, so perhaps I expect a lot.

 

[venchka]

Note to Self:

Ban Self from all future scanning discussions. Self: Enjoy prints made from 35mm originals and printed up 12" x 18" and viewed from the proper distance.

See Y'all!

Wayne

 

[raid]

Do you recommend getting BetterScanning inserts and glass or do you use the Epson inserts?

I've had a v700 for quite a while now and am perfectly satisfied with the output in 35mm, 120 and 5x4. It's versatile, easy to use and I'm not looking to replace it anytime soon.

 

[Dan95]

I myself have a V700, no complains so far.

Though a few buddies of mine have encountered 'haze/fogging' on the glass of their scanners.

 

[agricola]

Raid
My experience with the V700 has been (how to put this!) 'very positive' with scanning 35mm film - slides and negatives. I have also used it for 120 and of course it is very good for that too.
When I compare the A4 inkjet prints I get from the scans of 35mm - with my wet prints (8x10) from my days in the darkroom - I am content to stick with the modern set-up. To my eye they are as good or better than I could get in the old darkroom. I just did an A4 inkjet print from a well exposed negative of my nephew - head shot, Summitar (1948) on the M4 - and the rendition is superb.
However I found one thing to be critical. And I have a chap on an english site to thank for this tip (it has been mentioned above also). That is to adjust the feet on the Epson 35mm film holder by rotating them until the arrow points to the + sign. It made a world of difference in the clarity/sharpness of the result. After much experimentation I have also decided to let the V700 apply medium unsharp mask when scanning. It seems to give all the snap I want from the outset.
I have blundered about for years to get this far, and I am conscious that there is still much to learn. It's a lonely path. But much, much better than being isolated in the darkroom.
all the best

 

[venchka]

I myself have a V700, no complains so far.

Though a few buddies of mine have encountered 'haze/fogging' on the glass of their scanners.

Temporary Lifting of Self Imposed Ban:

The fogging is true of all flatbed scanners. Something to do with out gassing of the internal parts. Take it apart. Clean the glass. Put it back together again. An annual chore with my Epson Expression 1680.

Wayne

 

[raid]

As a first step, I just purchased an EPSON V700 scanner. I will try it out first.

 

[venchka]

Good! If you learn how to use it, it's all you may ever need.

Wayne

 

[raid]

So you use the Epson film inserts, Wayne?

 

[venchka]

Yes I do. For 35mm (mounted slides & film), 120 (6x6 & 6x7) and 4x5.
I have thought seriously about buying 1 or 2 of the BetterScanning holders. Alas, funds have not dropped from a tree yet.

Wayne

 

[Gerry M]

Raid,
While deciding on possible film holder upgrade, maybe consider going to a local framing shop and having some anti-reflective glass cut to fit the Epson holders. Very inexpensive. That will help some with keeping the film flat.

 

[raid]

Thanks for the tip, Gary. Do I need two layers for sandwiching the negatives?

 

[Gerry M]

Thanks for the tip, Gary. Do I need two layers for sandwiching the negatives?

Not if you use the original holders. Two layers degrades (I think) the image. Also, too many surfaces for dust to collect. Also, you can try putting the negs directly on the scanner glass with the AR glass on top.

 

[raid]

I will try wht you have suggested. Thanks.

 

[paulfish4570]

i am looking forward, raid, to your work ...

 

[raid]

Don't expect much, Paul. 🙂

 

[venchka]

We will help jump start you.

Wayne

 

[raid]

Thank you Wayne.

 

[kshapero]

Anyone heard of this scanner? The Wolverine F2D8 8 MP 35mm Slides and Negatives to Digital Image Converter.http://www.amazon.com/Wolverine-F2D8-Negatives-Digital-Converter/dp/B005P99KRK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=20IQU74NGJCT3&coliid=I2U8PUYP8LDJ9V

 

[Erik van Straten]

I have the Epson 600 with the Better Scanning glass and I am very happy with them. I do not use the Epson frames, I just lay the negatives on the glass and cover them with the Better Scanning glass.

You have to use the "professional" mode and must put all the options off. The software to adapt the histogram is wonderful. There is a densitometer that is very useful.

When the scan is made, the picture should be finished in Photoshop. A little sharpening is enough to sharpen the grain of the film.

Leica M3, Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.5, 400-2TMY.

Erik.