Re: Umax Powerlook III Scanner

[billj@nets.com (Bill Jackson)]

> I have just ordered a Linocolor Saphir Ultra II mostly because of the
>review Macworld did on it last Oct. You can see the scanner and review at
>this URL:

>http://linocolor.com/prods/saphult_frames.htm


 >This scanner has the same "Guts" as the Umax Powerlook III, but it is
>"tweeked" by Linocolor and comes with the Linocolor Elite 5.0 software. The
>best thing is that Buy.com has them on sale for $1,164.95! This scanner was
>almost $4k just last year. The best price I could find on the Umax PLIII was
>$977.00, but I went with the Lino because of the software. Once I start to
>use it I'll report to the list on what I find. I hope this helps anyone
>looking to get a scanner.
Mike Stanton
Phoenix Photo

Mike-
I've heard good things about Linocolor software.  Pls. let the list know
how you like the
software.  One of the service bureaus here has a linocolor 8000 dpi dual
lens flatbed that is made by Umax.- It turns out nice scans.

I heard today that UMAX has released a new software pkg. for their high end
scanners.
It's called- "PowerColor Software- comes in "Photo" and "Press" versions.
(see http://www02.umax.com/professional/standard/powercolor/print.cfm
 Appearently it's currently bundled with their Powerlook 3000 scanner-
however a reseller I was talking to yesterday said he thought  they would
be selling to those who already own the Powrelook III.
It has a 48 bit density driven interface. Apparently- you can set the
highlight and shadow point for each color channel- good for scaning negs.
Has a bunch of other features- see their website. Looks interesting
Bill J.


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