Microtek scanners

hongsien · 17th October 2004

Anyone has experience with Microtek brand of scanners? Especially those higher end ones that can scan 4x5 inch and even 6x17 cm films? Models are: ScanMaker i700 (up to 6x17cm films and 4x5 inch on top of glass), ScanMaker i900 (up to 6x9cm with holder and up to 8x10 inch on glass), ArtixScan 1800f or ArtixScan 2500f (both up to 8x12 inch on glass and 6x9 on holders).

Is their colour depth and dynamic range good enough for slides? Most of them have Dmax of 4-4.8....

Hong Sien

Catalyst · 18th October 2004

I used to own one of the Microtek Slimscan (using CIS sensors). The colour, sharpness and speed were excellent, especially the twain drivers. However, the scanner died after a year usage.

17th October 2004	#1
hongsien Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,904	Microtek scanners Anyone has experience with Microtek brand of scanners? Especially those higher end ones that can scan 4x5 inch and even 6x17 cm films? Models are: ScanMaker i700 (up to 6x17cm films and 4x5 inch on top of glass), ScanMaker i900 (up to 6x9cm with holder and up to 8x10 inch on glass), ArtixScan 1800f or ArtixScan 2500f (both up to 8x12 inch on glass and 6x9 on holders). Is their colour depth and dynamic range good enough for slides? Most of them have Dmax of 4-4.8.... Hong Sien

18th October 2004	#2
Catalyst Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NorthEast Posts: 323	I used to own one of the Microtek Slimscan (using CIS sensors). The colour, sharpness and speed were excellent, especially the twain drivers. However, the scanner died after a year usage.