Re: nikon 8000 or polaroid 120

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On 26 Apr 2002 at 9:59, Simon Lamb wrote:

> The Imacon Photo is $4,995 dollars plus rebates.  In the UK it is £3,999
> plus VAT.  I doubt you will get a used drum scanner at that price.
> 
> I will say that, looking like a tin box, it is more in keeping with a PC and
> would look nice next to a pentium IV.  It would ruin the look of my Mac ;-)



I have occasionally seen used Howtek scanners on eBay at 
prices from $3K and up.  I was tempted, more than once.

To me, the Imacon brings to mind the Scandinavian tendency 
to put form ahead of function at times.  (eg., Bang & Olufson 
audio gear.) Presumably there is a good reason for the design 
of the Imacon being as it is.  Something about a vertical, 
unfolded light path (no mirrors.)  The LeafScan 45 is also of 
a similar optical design.

Now, if you want an ugly scanner that looks just like an 
oversized, tin shoebox, *do* consider the Nikon LS-8000.

And, FWIW, I think I've read comments (over on Tony 
Sleep's listserv) that Imacon's driver software works well 
on Macs, and not quite so well on PCs.


rafe b.

PS: Anyone know where I can get one of those kits that 
turns an old Mac Plus into an aquarium?  Seriously.

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