nikon 8000 or polaroid 120

["Stephen Greenfield" <sgphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 4:25 AM
> To: scan@leben.com
> Subject: nikon 8000 or polaroid 120
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> I am in need of purchasing a scanner for 120 film. which is best ?
> thanks
> John

John,

I would seriously look at the Imacon Photo before either the Nikon or
Polaroid models.  Yes, it's more money, though with extra film holders and
film rebates now it would be around 1500.00 more or less than the top
Polaroid model.

I looked a long time before deciding, but what finally convinced me was the
amount of problems with the Nikon and Polaroid models compared to the
Imacon.  Not that the Imacon is perfect, but I needed a scanner that would
reflect the same quality as the 6x6 trans I produce.  Another big plus for
the Imacon is the beautiful negative scans you can get with the Imacon.

Take a look at the archives on this list.  Count the number of continuing
issues with the Nikon and Polaroid models.  Now search the newsgroups for
issues with the Imacon Photo.  Much, much less.

I will qualify my response by saying that the Nikon and/or Polaroid models
do have their supporters and in the right hands can turn out "good" scans,
( 35mm models are OK for what they are) but for me, in a competitive market,
1500.00 is not a big issue (about two photo sessions) and then I'm way
ahead.

I will tell you this, flatbeds (with the exception of high end models
costing many 1000's) just don't cut it.  Period.

Ease of use is another big issue.  I don't shoot digital (yet, due to price,
ease of use, and my style) and having a thousand or more of scans to make
from my photo library, ease of use is critical as well as quality.

Good luck in whatever you choose.  I'm still a big believer that it's the
person behind the camera (or in this case the scanner) that really makes the
difference.

Regards,

Stephen

Stephen Greenfield Photography
4718 Pebble Brook Circle NE
Cleveland, TN 37312  US
423-479-8712   sgphoto@chartertn.net
Commercial, Architectural, Editorial Photographic Services












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