Fuji sp 3000 film scanner
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If there's interest, I'll share some scans when it arrives. The things that were most influential in my decision were the customer review photos for the V600 on Amazon and B&H paired with stellar reviews a Reddit thread comparing image quality between the v600 and v800, and my own experiences scanning film with the OpticFilm 8100. It's also worth considering that you're buying a discontinued product, with spotty support for new OSes. The Fuji Frontier scanner AtitG mentions appears to go for several thousand dollars used, and the Nikon Coolscans are well regarded, but also quite pricey. Hasselblad scanners produce stunning results, but are out of my price range, at least. Special purpose scanners like those sold by Hasselblad, and those that used to be sold by Nikon and Fuji.
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I've also seen reports that the medium and large format film holders in the new series were measured incorrectly and don't actually fit those sizes of film. Recent Q&A on Amazon suggests the v8xxs may no longer ship with the glassed film holders.
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The upgrade added faster warm-up times and anti-Newton ring glass to the film holders, which some have said decreases image quality. The v800 series replaced the v700, now available on the used market.
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The difference between the V800 and V850 comes with an upgraded version of SilverFast (SE vs SE+), an extra set of film trays, so you can queue up another set while the first scans, and a liquid film tray available upon request for free (a paid accessory for the v800). The V800 series produces better image quality and SilverFast bundles at a significant price hike. The V600 is cheap ($200 at B&H or Amazon new $145 refurbished through Epson) yet still produces decent image quality, if the customer photos on the web are anything to go by.
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That being said, their scanners and software appear to be well-regarded. * Flatbed scanners like those sold by Epson.Įpson's technical support appears to be universally regarded as terrible, so I recommend avoiding it all costs. The 135 model supposedly offers an automatic feed tray, but doesn't include SilverFast and has only gotten negative reviews from what I can find. The 120 model scans medium format film at a premium. If you want the best image quality, get a copy of SilverFast that offers multiple exposures. They are also small and compact, with a handy carrying case.Īs you pay more for these models, you get infrared dust removal for chromogenic films (C-41, E-6 and Kodachrome), and fancier versions of SilverFast. As others in this thread have noted, you're likely to get your best results for 35mm film from these.
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All of their under $1k scanners worth considering only scan 35mm film and use a manual feed tray. Plustek apparently offers great technical support for its hardware, but the software supplied by SilverFast is going to leave you on your own for most things. * One-frame-at-a-time film scanners like those sold by Plustek. Here's what I've found:įilm scanners on the market are divided into three categories: Chat to us in-store about your desired look and we’ll happily point you in the right direction.Ĭheck out the examples below, or switch it up for your next order and compare for yourself, and let us know your thoughts.I decided on the V600, but not without a lot of research and some frustration. This is a little closer to a digital looking image but maintains the softness of film. The Noritsu offers sharper and crispier details with slightly cooler tones. The Noritsu LS-600 is undoubtedly our go to for B&W film, but the colour results offer an excellent alternative to the Frontier. Black frame/full frame scans can only be done on the SP-3000, so if that’s your jam, the Frontier is for you. Contrast can be adjusted but is generally a little stronger than the Noritsu. Camera: Konica T4 (metered with phone app :S) Lens: Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 ( f2.8) Film: 135-24 Kodak Ultramax 400. We find the scans slightly warmer, with a classic aesthetic and the film glow we all know and love. The Frontier SP-3000 is often preferred for colour film, due to the exceptional highlight detail and colour pay off. Some contributing factors to consider when choosing your scanner. At Laz, we are proud to offer the choice between two industry leading film scanners - the Fujifilm Frontier SP-3000 and the Noritsu LS-600.īoth of these are capable of scanning 35mm film, and all 120 film is done through the SP-3000.