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PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:05 pm    Post subject: Mushroom Reply with quote

Mamiya C330, 80mm lens, ilford hp5.



PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A nice contrasty shot!

You must have a good scanner, no grain at all.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not really. It is very old. An Epson v500.
Thank you.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

!Karen wrote:
Not really. It is very old. An Epson v500.
Thank you.


First of all Karen, your shot is excellent, I like it a lot.
Secondly, I apologize for hijacking your thread but the Epson V500 in my opinion is a sleeper scanner! I bought one second hand recently for peanuts and I have been digitizing my 35mm slides. I have used all sorts of scanners over the years including dedicated slide scanners, but the V500 has given me the best results. Here is a sample scan from a Fujifilm slide.



PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, Edgar, that's another clear illustration of the pretty no-grain capacity shown by the scanner.

What was the "peanuts" price, if it is not a secret? I found one offer at 80 euros at a local forum, while several others at ebay turn around 200. Those are pretty costy peanuts. So, I presume the scanner still benefits from a good reputation.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

alex ph wrote:
Wow, Edgar, that's another clear illustration of the pretty no-grain capacity shown by the scanner.

What was the "peanuts" price, if it is not a secret? I found one offer at 80 euros at a local forum, while several others at ebay turn around 200. Those are pretty costy peanuts. So, I presume the scanner still benefits from a good reputation.


Mine was $135 when new. B&H has new one of $99. Check the Epson refurbished store for the best deals...


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds like on the other side of the Atlantic you have better chances. In European markets 200 remains a rather regular price.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Let me say. I am not bashing the scanner. I have been using it for 15 or so years now. I bought it at a discounted price because it was used as a demo model in the camera store. I am still using it because indeed the quality is still adequate. But there are much better ones on the market but price/quality this one is great Wink

In the future I am looking to upgrade to a model that can also scan 4*5.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

alex ph wrote:
What was the "peanuts" price, if it is not a secret?


Mine cost me £25 in as new condition. Very Happy


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That was a lucky strike!