I am considering buying a scanner (and a photo inkjet, too). I do
not like being pigeon-holed to the 8.5x11 size, or having to cut my
prints in order to attain different sizes. I mention 8.5x11 because
this is clearly the most popular print paper size, and it is also the
only one (at least in Epson's line) that comes in matte with
borders. I would prefer 5x7, and I dislike glossy prints. I mention
Epson because their R280 printer seems like a great value.
In any case, what do yo recommend for a scanner? I believe someone
mentioned something with 4990 in the model number (Epson perhaps?).
Again, the scanner route is still questionable for me. While it has
its advantages--in terms of control of print quality, etc.--it, to
me, seems like it is rather limiting, too. Then there is the *total*
start-up cost that few, with the exception of Rebekah, seem to
acknowledge. Yes, the printer is $99, but then ink for it is about
$70, a scanner is probably $200-$300, and then there is that
calibration software, and what else...? I consider all of this in
light of: 8.5x11 for everything, unless I am willing to start
cutting...Hmm...
Thanks,
Glen
On Oct 10, 2007, at 9:47 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:
> Glen Tortorella wrote:
>>
>> Anyway, in the years we have done this, our results with print
>> processing have been very good. I wish they would offer good B&W
>> print C-41 processing, though. Those two rolls with the purplish
>> tint disappointed me. Perhaps print B&W C-41 is just too strange an
>> animal? I have been thinking of leaving my color print processing to
>> W-M, and trying A&I mailers for my B&W prints. Overall, their prices
>> are rather high (though not more than the "pro" shops), but since
>> they charge only $1.50 a roll more for traditional print B&W ($15.50
>> vs. $17.00), I may opt for that. I have heard that their work is
>> excellent ("Old Grumpy" had endorsed them). I welcome any further
>> thoughts.
>>
> I've had inconsistent results with Wal-Mart's in house processing.
> Thus, everything goes into their send-out bin, even the C-41
> stuff. It
> seems that quality is variable by store and by staff. Fuji is much
> more
> consistent. Basically, if you put your film in one of their 1-hour
> envelopes they're going to process it in the store. As far as I can
> tell, anything that's not in a 1-hour envelope goes to Fuji and
> takes a
> few days, at least. Perhaps Bill can confirm this.
>
> C-41 B&W is tricky and most mini-labs don't do it well. Wal-Mart, as
> well as Target, Costco, Rite-Aid, etc., are probably going to print it
> on the same paper they print everything else on. You're going to
> have a
> color cast. I used to send film to a mail order outfit called Clark
> Color (I believe they're affiliated with York Photo). They would
> print
> C-41 B&W and traditional B&W on traditional black and white paper.
> They
> have since gone to a production inkjet system that really sucks. Your
> best bet is to get a scanner and scan/print the stuff yourself.
>
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