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OldProfessorBear
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« on: February 01, 2007, 05:20:09 PM »
Stumbled over references to the not-so-common Epson 3200 flatbed. Looks pretty attractive. Very few on da 'Bay, but am watching them ...

Have any of you used this model?

Would it be a good idea or are there known defects?

Do you happen to know its immediate successor?

Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2007, 05:27:20 PM »
The 3200 was very well regarded.  It has both USB and Firewire connections and can scan up to 4x5.  Shortly after that the 4870 came out.  I think the upgrades were including Digital ICE and upped the resolution from 3200 to 4800.  It also scanned up to 4x5.

Anyway I don't think you'd be disappointed with it.
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2007, 09:02:47 PM »
Yup, I have one and I believe Elek has one, too. These days, I'm only scanning images for web-display but it's quite capable of scanning nice, high-resolution images for printing although it does a much better job with MF or large-format negatives. But, that's probably true for all flatbed scanners.

With those eB*ay auctions, make sure the scanner comes with the film holders -- 35mm; 6x9 (I think it is; maybe 6x8); and 4x5. It really helps with avoiding Newton Rings.

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I should add that the 3200 ain't the fastest thing in the world when scanning high-rez images. It takes a couple of minutes to scan one 6x7 negative at 1200ppi.
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2007, 05:16:30 AM »
3200 is what I use.  Look at any of my medium or large format postings.  I use a Nikon film scanner for 35mm.
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2007, 08:09:51 AM »
Wow!

Check Pricerite... I think that is the Name I just saw some Referbs for a nice price and Other Flat beds.. Yes they had ICE but With B&W Ice is not Nice....

Google search it or Yahoo 1 of them showed it up and a few others with ICE and 1 did 5x7 if I was not mistaken....

Larry
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2007, 01:24:53 PM »
The 3200 transparency stage can do only a tad over 4" wide, but handles the length of the bed, about 12". Got any panoramic negatives? ;-)
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2007, 01:34:29 PM »
Bought mine in 2003 - still using it.  Took a file to the 6x7 holder so it can take 6x9.  Excellent for 4x5.  Just about acceptable for 35mm if it's for the web.
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2007, 04:28:47 PM »
Quote from: LarryD;79644
Wow!

Check Pricerite... I think that is the Name I just saw some Referbs for a nice price and Other Flat beds.. Yes they had ICE but With B&W Ice is not Nice....

Google search it or Yahoo 1 of them showed it up and a few others with ICE and 1 did 5x7 if I was not mistaken....

Larry


I can't seem to find that. Pricerite.com gives an error message.
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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2007, 09:44:08 PM »
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3200 is what I use.


Sorry, wrong Mike.
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