The current pro-sumer options in the below-10,000 price range worth considering would the Epson V750 Pro, the Plustek 8200i, and in the not too distant future, the Plustek 120, which *should be* the best of the lot. Mark ________________________________ From: Martha DiMeo <mmdimeo@mac.com> To: Jonathan Taylor <jtyr71@gmail.com> Cc: colorsync-users@lists.apple.com Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:08:37 AM Subject: Re: Request for Color Managed workflow solutions/ideas -Scanner Follow-up Question Hi Jonathan, I have been in conversation with Nikon over the last two weeks. They are no longer taking 4000 in for repair. I believe they are still repairing 5000 but it doesn't sound like it will be for much longer. I did found someone via eBay that repairs 4000. Let me know if you want his contact information. He is doing repairs with parts he bought out from Nikon and taking parts from old units. I can't see investing in hardware that parts are no longer available which is why I am disinclined to buy a used 4000. The ScitexCreo are terrific but they are obsolete too. Am I correct they don't run on the latest Mac Os? So you essentially have to keep an out system around just to run the scanner. Repairs and parts will be the same issue as the Nikons. Thanks, and please other people reading this, jump in. I'd love to hear what you are using to scan transparencies. -Martha DiMeo ChromaQueen.com On Jun 17, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Jonathan Taylor wrote:
Just to confirm, as of 3-4 months ago NikonUSA in Melville, NY was still repairing the Coolscan 4000 on a parts available basis. I called and talked to them directly. Are you saying they've directly told you otherwise?
If so, rats, I was hoping to get my 4000 serviced one last time. It's working but has developed a few quirks recently.
If it were me I'd start watching craigslist/eBay and find another 4000 or 5000. I have seen no reports about the Plustek and am skeptical. I know they are expensive on eBay, but summer is usually a good slow time to find bargains, because of less bidders. Nikon's batch attachments for roll film and 50 slides were pretty unique.
You could go for a an Eversmart Pro II, Select, or Supreme. Speed blows Nikon away. Batch scanning is pretty great but not quite as nice as Nikon's attachments. You do lose infrared dust removal/Digital ICE with Eversmarts though, Genesis Marketing sells refurbished units and has a deep stock of parts.
jt
On Sun, Jun 16, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Martha DiMeo <mmdimeo@mac.com> wrote: Hi Everyone, I'd like to piggy-back on Frederick's questions with a question about slide scanners. My Nikon CoolScan 4000 died and I need to replace it. (FYI : Nikon is no longer repairing them.) The PlusTek scanner was recommended. Since there are no local dealers I would have to buy it sight unseen and untested. Does anyone have experience with PlusTek? Other recommendations for a dedicated slide scanner? With that said, can a scanner that does both transparency and reflective deliver the same quality as a dedicated slide scanner?
Thanks, Martha DiMeo ChromaQueen.com
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Message: 1 Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:23:23 -0400 From: Frederick Park <apalache@earthlink.net> To: colorsync-users@lists.apple.com Subject: Request for Color Managed workflow solutions/ideas Message-ID: <CD956788-F035-4C3F-B937-ABE280E06435@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Friends / Readers @ Colorsync User Group,
Recently lost my shop. Looking to start over. (I've been reading this list for almost 10 years.) Want to ask for ideas (shop / studio of professional photographer, designer with high-end print capabilities) from the pros and those with their hands deep in color management.
Have: Mac Book Pro (2009) Epson 7600 (thinking of "upgrading" to latest model) Canon D1 Solux Booth Lights (both D65 and D50)
Need: Scanner (for reflective and transmissive scans) Colorimeter/Spectrophotometer/Profiling - hardware/software (want recommendations on XRite's best package - they will not honor my stollen dongle, have to "start over" with them) RIP - this is a big question for "best solution" for new Epson 7600! (had Best Color) New Insurance options . . .
Since my Color Management expertise is about all I stand upon presently, I'm open to any and all suggestions for rebuilding my workflow. If any of you could make a "start-to-finish" or "input - managed workflow - output" wish list, here is an option to share that either in this list or with me via email.
Thank you all, in advance, for any ideas you're willing to share.
Frederick Park Asheville, NC 828.335.5630 - cell frederick@apalache.com
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