mrtoml
Mancunian
I am just getting back into black and white film photography again after a long absence (I am currently in the process of setting up a permanent darkroom).
I am planning to shoot mainly 35mm and 120, but I also have a 4x5 camera.
I already own an Epson 3200 flatbed and a Minolta 5400II so 35mm scanning is covered. My issue is whether to upgrade my old 3200 for 120 and 4x5.
I will mainly be using negatives for darkroom work, but I would also occasionally like to have the option of printing digitally. I guess up to about 12x16 (or A3+) from 120 film. My instinct is to get an Epson v700 or v750, but this might be overkill. I could just try and get by with the 3200 or upgrade to something else like a used 4990, or a new v500 or v600. I have Vuescan so older models can still be used.
It's been so long since I did this kind of work that I'm out of touch with what is generally acceptable so any opinions/advice on these potential upgrades would be useful.
Thanks.
I am planning to shoot mainly 35mm and 120, but I also have a 4x5 camera.
I already own an Epson 3200 flatbed and a Minolta 5400II so 35mm scanning is covered. My issue is whether to upgrade my old 3200 for 120 and 4x5.
I will mainly be using negatives for darkroom work, but I would also occasionally like to have the option of printing digitally. I guess up to about 12x16 (or A3+) from 120 film. My instinct is to get an Epson v700 or v750, but this might be overkill. I could just try and get by with the 3200 or upgrade to something else like a used 4990, or a new v500 or v600. I have Vuescan so older models can still be used.
It's been so long since I did this kind of work that I'm out of touch with what is generally acceptable so any opinions/advice on these potential upgrades would be useful.
Thanks.
Particular
a.k.a. CNNY, disassembler
The Epson 4990 hits the sweet spot for me for 120, and especially 4x5. I got mine new in box for about $250 a few years back. With flatbeds, you can gain more by improving your scanning technique than by spending more on a scanner, unless you spend a lot more on a dedicated film scanner.