The 9000f is an upgrade to mine, and I just love mine! :) Several on here use the 9000f, @peterdegraaff comes immediately to mind. The 9000f would be my #1 recommendation!
However, if you wish to scan 4x5's, the scan window is only 3 1/2 inches wide so that might be a challenge; but the folks who have this requirement are few and far between. Peter would definitely be the authority on the 9000f :)
@grizzlysghost@aprilmilani I like the scanner, is easy to use bit is limited to medium format and 35mm. I am considering selling mine and upgrading to an Epson v700 as I want to be able to fully scan 4x5 photos. I had not known I would move to large format when I purchased the Canoscan. The photo below was scanned on the Canoscon but it is not the full photo. The sky is missing. If this photo is views large and magnified, you will see a distant fisherman on the rocks in the top right hand corner. This comes from amount of detail scanned plus the resolving power of large format with high quality lens. There is probably more information here than in a photo taken with a digital camera. The Canoscan is reasonably priced and received good reviews.
@aprilmilani Nope, the 8800f cannot do 4x5 negatives either; the best one out there with that kind of latitude is the v700 @peterdegraaff mentioned (according to the forums). But again, not much large format being done lately. The Canoscan can scan large prints, but not negatives.
@godders@grizzlysghost@peterdegraaff Thank you for holding my hand through all of this. Its my dream to get back into film. I just want to do it right. You all are very inspiring. Again Thank you.
@aprilmilani I just use the store scan's so have no actual experience, but the Epson V700 does always seem to get good recommendations in the Film based Flickr group's I frequent.
I have the 9000f....it will scan any size photo, just limited on the negatives side (though I am sure someone like Peter has a work around for larger negatives).
@peterdegraaff Peter, first thanks for all the invaluable information on scanners. I am trying out an Epson V500 as they will allow that at our store, not sure if it's worth the time, but want to do them the best possible. I saw where you mentioned possibly changing the CanoScan to the Epson V700 in order to do the other size photo's?
One of my questions is, when you have 1000's of slides, not to mention film and photo's, but the most important now is the slides, what is the best way to preview quickly and not go through a scanner? I still have the slide projector, but am not sure if that's going to show me the best quality of these 25 yr. old slides that haven't been cleaned? But I don't want to go through and put 4 slides into a plastic thing that goes on the scanner and view 4 at a time? Any suggestions would sure be appreciated.
Still trying to find the best way to also clean and get rid of the dust before scanning. I'm going to try and reach another photo shop, but I sure trust your judgement. How would you clean the slides or film before scanning it?
@peterdegraaff Hello. I just bought the 9000f. What dpi do you scan at? And do you use thier driver or just scan. Tonight I developed film for the first time in 20+ years. What a rush!!!
@aprilmilani You will need to use their driver unless you launch it from photoshop. I launch it from MP navigator and select the film option. I use the settings in adbanced mode. Normally I scan at 1200 dpi but sometimes at 1600 dpi. I usually set unmask to on, grain correction to medium and fiddle with backlight correction to whatever suits. ie none low, or medium. if it teel s you it can't detect source after you preveiw click the film icon in top right hand corner,
@peterdegraaff Hum I forgot about dust and water spots. Oh well this is still a blast. Ill post something tonight. Im still work on learning my new toy.
@aprilmilani I get some of those to, and haven't quite solved water and streaks. Guy in shop suggested chamois leather but Im not convinced after buying one.
@peterdegraaff Thanks for the helpful suggestion, Peter, I'll sure try and find one. May I ask, since I'm not going to be getting into developing film, just scanning what I've taken pictures of. You, along with others mention 4 X 5 negative? I don't know that I've even seen one? Thanks for your information. I'm like you and April, still don't know the best way to clean slides yet? I would be concerned also about chamois leather. Let me know if you come up with anything.
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Specifically, the Canoscan 8800f :)
However, if you wish to scan 4x5's, the scan window is only 3 1/2 inches wide so that might be a challenge; but the folks who have this requirement are few and far between. Peter would definitely be the authority on the 9000f :)
One of my questions is, when you have 1000's of slides, not to mention film and photo's, but the most important now is the slides, what is the best way to preview quickly and not go through a scanner? I still have the slide projector, but am not sure if that's going to show me the best quality of these 25 yr. old slides that haven't been cleaned? But I don't want to go through and put 4 slides into a plastic thing that goes on the scanner and view 4 at a time? Any suggestions would sure be appreciated.
Still trying to find the best way to also clean and get rid of the dust before scanning. I'm going to try and reach another photo shop, but I sure trust your judgement. How would you clean the slides or film before scanning it?
Thanks, Linda