Digital BW, The Print

" . . .  the
newer Epsons like the 4990 Pro ( 6400 dpi)?

The 4990 doesn't claim 6400 dpi, I believe you're thinking of the 700/750 
Epsons that have been out for a few months now. I haven't yet seen any tests 
of the actual resolving power of the 700/750 series. However, tests of the 
4990 showed about 2100 actual so I'd guess the 700/750s won't be very close 
to the claimed 6400. I've used a 4990 for a couple years to scan 4x5 and 
8x10 negatives, mainly b&w. I've been pleased with it for prints to about 
11x14. I've never used a Microtek so I can't compare it.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john dean" <deanwork2003@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:57 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] New Epson and Microtek Flatbeds


A friend of mine is an ad photographer who totally shoots digital. He
does however want to buy a new flatbed scaner in the $500.00 range to
archive and print 8x10's of old work with as well as print scanning on
occasion. He likes the idea of the Microtek.

Does anyone have any opinions of the Microtek I900 (3200 dpi) vs the
newer Epsons like the 4990 Pro ( 6400 dpi)? If it were me I would go
with the Epson's increased dpi, despite the nice feature of the film
loading underneath the glass of the Microtek. You can also potentially
fluid mount with the Epsons.

John







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