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Company | Products | Mouse | List | Contact | Film Formats | ColorSync Compatable | Batch Abilities | Optical Resolution a | Dmax b | Bit Depth | Comments |
FlexTight Photo | ![]() | $11,995 | 888/462-2668 | 35mm, medium format | ![]() | ![]() | 3,200 | 4.1 | 14 | A no-compromise scanner, especially for the serious (and bank-rolled) medium-format shooter. | |
FlexTight Precision II | ![]() | $16,995 | 888/462-2668 | 35mm, medium format, 4 x 5; reflective up to size A4 | ![]() | ![]() | 5,760 | 4.1 | 14 | Awesome resolution and dynamic range with a price tag to match. A state-of-the-art scanner | |
Dimâge Scan Speed | ![]() | $1,095 | 201/825-4000 | 35mm, Advanced Photo System | ![]() | ![]() | 2,829 | 3.6 | 12 | Decent hardware crippled by primitive software | |
Coolscan III | ![]() | $999 | 800/526-4566 | 35mm, Advanced Photo System | ![]() | ![]() | 2,700 | 3.0 | 10 | Low dynamic range makes scanning slides problematic. Digital ICE technology is a big bonus. | |
Super Coolscan 2000 ![]() | ![]() | $1,899 | 800/526-4566 | 35mm, Advanced Photo System | ![]() | ![]() | 2,700 | 3.6 | 12 | Despite software shortcomings, a very capable scanner. Digital ICE is a big bonus. | |
Polaroid SprintScan 45 Pro Multi-Format Film Scanner | ![]() | $9,995 | 800/432-5355 | 35mm, medium format, 4 x 5 | ![]() | ![]() | 2,000 x 4,000 e | 3.4 | 12 | Decent hardware marred by subpar software that is unacceptable at this price range. Scans appeared rather soft. | |
SprintScan 4000 | ![]() | $2,495 | 800/432-5355 | 35mm, Advanced Photo System | ![]() | ![]() | 4,000 | 3.4 | 12 | Hardware shows potential, but the software needs a massive overhaul | |
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