first scanner

[silkyfeet]

hi guys and girls. im looking to purchase a scanner as costs of processing and scanning is becoming a joke. Ive looked through this thread and done ALOT of research (my head hurts lol) and would like some advise.

i mostly shoot 35mm but i recently got a rz67proii.

i found a deal where i could get the v700 for around £260.

the reflecta mf5000 is around £1500 and excels in both 35mm and 120. is the extra money really worth it?

i read on the forum maybe getting a scanner for each format as it will cos less. reason being that the v700 excels at 120 film but comes short in 35mm compared to film scanners.

the output would be printing as well as web.

ideally i would just want one scanner shorter learning curve.

 

[Swift1]

This is a rather hotly (and often) debated topic, that will bring a whole range of answers.
I use a V750 for 35mm, and have compared 3200 dpi scans from the V750 and a Minolta Scan Dual IV, and I prefer the results I get from the V750.

 

[Dwig]

I've been using a v700 for a number of years and have to agree with Swift1. It doesn't compare to the Imacon that I use at work, but it still does a very good job, even from 35mm.

My suggestion is to get the v700 and use it for a while for both 35mm and 120. If it doesn't perform well enough for you with 35mm, then simply add a second 35mm only scanner.

 

[Keith]

The V700 is a winner for me too. It may not be the best for 135 but nothing else is as versatile ... it will cover every film format out there nearly.

 

[Kamph]

I own both an Epson 4990, similar to the v700, and a Plustek 120 and there's really no contest. The dedicated filmscanner wins hands down. That's not to say that the Epson is bad, it produces fine scans, just don't expect it to perform like a dedicated film scanner.

 

[silkyfeet]

right firstly thank you for response.

what price does a v700 go for? is the 260? a good deal?

i was on filmscanner.com and he was reviewing the v800 which resolves the same dpi but with silverfast studio ai you got a better maxdpi 2600. would this be the case for the v700 as well.

i didnt realise how expensive the software is!!!!!!!!!!

ive been recommended to purchase a holder from betterscanning.com

im in two minds as i dont want to purchase the v700 then want to print at a4 and a3 size then have to get it scanned again and then have to match my edit which could be a headache as i would presume every scan renders differently

 

[Swift1]

right firstly thank you for response.

what price does a v700 go for? is the 260? a good deal?

i was on filmscanner.com and he was reviewing the v800 which resolves the same dpi but with silverfast studio ai you got a better maxdpi 2600. would this be the case for the v700 as well.

i didnt realise how expensive the software is!!!!!!!!!!

ive been recommended to purchase a holder from betterscanning.com

im in two minds as i dont want to purchase the v700 then want to print at a4 and a3 size then have to get it scanned again and then have to match my edit which could be a headache as i would presume every scan renders differently

$260 is a good price assuming it comes with everything and is in good condition.

I get my best results using the Epson software. Epson Scan is very good software, but requires some learning to get the best out of it.

Assuming you have a good exposure on good film the V700 should give 35mm scans good enough for A4 size prints.
I know I have 35mm scans from my V750 that I wouldn't hesitate to print 12"x18"

 

[silkyfeet]

$260 is a good price assuming it comes with everything and is in good condition.

I get my best results using the Epson software. Epson Scan is very good software, but requires some learning to get the best out of it.

Assuming you have a good exposure on good film the V700 should give 35mm scans good enough for A4 size prints.
I know I have 35mm scans from my V750 that I wouldn't hesitate to print 12"x18"

ok thanks. it seems that everyone has different experiences with software. best bet is to play around with it and see if im happy.

oh by the way it was my mistake its £260 so 392.90 in dollars.