I know that this is a mainly all-analog forum but I still hope that many users might have experience with scanning medium format film and can provide me with some advise to make a decision.
My dilemma is whether I should buy the expesive film scanner (Nikon Coolscan 9000) or I can live with the cheaper flatbad (Epson Perfection V750-M PRO).
To give some background, I am using 645 format, basically all film types (B&W, color negative and positive). Currently I am using the Nikon Coolscan V ED for 35 mm, so I know what it takes to do quality scanning.
I am printing on Epson R2400 so my max print size ir 13x19.
If the budget was not a problem I would go with the Coolscan 9000 but at $1800 plus the glass film holder at $230 it is expensive.
What I am really interested to know how has a good scanning experience with the Epson flatbad; is it comparable to the Coolscan quality; is that through that using the flatbad for MF I still want to keep the Coolscan V ED for 35mm?
ANy advise, sharing experience is appreciated.
thanks a lot,
Miklos
My dilemma is whether I should buy the expesive film scanner (Nikon Coolscan 9000) or I can live with the cheaper flatbad (Epson Perfection V750-M PRO).
To give some background, I am using 645 format, basically all film types (B&W, color negative and positive). Currently I am using the Nikon Coolscan V ED for 35 mm, so I know what it takes to do quality scanning.
I am printing on Epson R2400 so my max print size ir 13x19.
If the budget was not a problem I would go with the Coolscan 9000 but at $1800 plus the glass film holder at $230 it is expensive.
What I am really interested to know how has a good scanning experience with the Epson flatbad; is it comparable to the Coolscan quality; is that through that using the flatbad for MF I still want to keep the Coolscan V ED for 35mm?
ANy advise, sharing experience is appreciated.
thanks a lot,
Miklos
