So I suspect the 4990 and later models would do an outstanding job with 8x10 images as well. After inspecting some of their output - printed on quality archival paper - I saw why they liked the 4990 so much. I bought my 4990 after talking with a couple of guys who use it to make scans of their 4x5 images. I use my 24.3mp digital to dupe my 35mm images, although most recently I've even begun to dupe my medium format images with my digital. These days, I still use my 4990 but only for scanning medium format (I don't own any large format cameras) at 2400 ppi to minimize file bloat. But one thing I noticed about my Epson was that, even though it may have maxed out at around 2000 ppi, I noticed greater color resolution than sharpness resolution - that is, there was indeed more color resolution being displayed at the bloated scanning depths the scanner permitted, even though the sharpness resolution had peaked at lower outputs. They used the AF test chart for determining resolutions. The V7xx scanners were managing about 2300 ppi.
#Silverfast epson v800 wide transparency series
Years ago, I tracked down a set of tests where the Epson V7xx series were evaluated against some other good scanners, but also in absolute terms. Well, I just read through that review, and it hasn't changed my attitude toward resolution claims regarding flatbed scanners. The multi capture tech that is coming is going to make it even easier soon. If an IQSmart3 fell in my lap I'd probably start using it but frankly I'd rather keep investing in camera scanning. There is some amount of 'fiddling', but it takes no more or less time than a flatbed scan.īased on the quality i'm getting I will not go back to my V700. I use a piece of ANR glass a few inches above my light source, which is masked off.
#Silverfast epson v800 wide transparency pro
Software like Negative Lab Pro make color conversions easy and MUCH better than Epson Scan or even "profiled" software like Silverfast.
I use a Pentax K-1 with Pixel Shift so my scans don't even suffer from bayer interpolation. You can quickly increase that resolution by stitching, which is very easy to do when 8x10.
A single capture from a 36mp camera will yield a 16x20 print. All you need is a DSLR which you may already have, a copy stand, an LED panel such as the Kaiser Slimlite, and a macro lens. I highly recommend camera scanning, even for 8x10.
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