Scanned using an Epson V500, set a 16-bit gray scale and at 2400 dpi. One thing about scanning is you have to deal with dust and scratch like forever. Many years ago I scanned using an HP Photo scanner.
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I think the film holders of the V500 are pretty atrocious. I mean they work but it's just not something you expect from a photo scanner. For $160 or so is it the best they can do? I mean people buy this for scanning film right? It's supposed to be good not like an after thought because after all it's marketed as a photo scanner. If you have 6x6 negative that got cut into 3 frames per strip, I am telling you, the contraption isn't all that great at all, you would have a difficult time putting into the 3-frame strip. But again it can be done. The 35mm strip holder is slightly better. You got to scan two strips of 6-frame at the same time. You will never get the film flat especially the medium format, but I am not really complaining if I can fit the negative just a bit more efficiently and easily. On the other hand if you have uncut 120 negative I think it should be a bit easier, I have yet to try that. If the mechanics of the V700 or the V750 is about the same as that of the V500, then I am glad I didn't go for the pricey ones. I read some time ago there is some third party film holder I guess I will have to look for them. OMG, I just checked the price is close to $80 and to pay by PayPal, extra as if the convenience on both sides of the transaction doesn't mean anything. It probably worths every cent of the $80 but I will hold off for the time being. The film holder is one half of the price of the scanner. Does it make sense? I guess it probably does.
The Fuji Acros 100 seems to be a winner, especially compared against the Kodak 125 PX.
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