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Andrew Laverghetta
 

scanning prints


This is somewhat digital and somewhat film but probably digital people might have a good hold of it more.

I have had some film prints that I have scanned but they don't look as nice scanned as the actual print looks. When I scan I'm using the scanner on my Dell All-in-one printer, scanner, copier and such. It seems like there's some kind of noise in the form of horizontal lines plus the images aren't very sharp. Is there a specific flatbed scanner than can scan photos with and recreate the photo on screen (assuming color management is lined up)? I know people will suggest actual film scanners which I would like, but I don't have the money for a good, high-res film and slide scanner (unless it's under $100). Thanks for your opinions!

-Andrew


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August 10, 2005

 

Samuel Smith
  hey andrew,
i got the epson 4180 photo and film scanner for just under 200 bucks about 2 months ago.the only thing i've scanned so far are photos. the first 9 or so in my gallery are from those scans,and since i'm not really computer savvy they're in auto mode.i think it does a really good job and they were all taken on 400 speed film.
hth,sam


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August 10, 2005

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  My scanner just stopped working the other day when I switched computers and I was looking for another for mainly photos and text stuff.....I've been internet searching for something else and yours looks good, Sam.
Thanks
Bob


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August 10, 2005

 

Samuel Smith
  fyi


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