scanning negatives and slides

[dennford]

Several rootschat members have had queries regarding the scanninng of slides and negatives. One of the biggest problems being how to scan larger negatives/slides, ie 2.25x2.25 or6x6cm.
Newbie has just been seeking information about the Canon CanoScan 8400F, further research reveals that not only can that machine scan slides and negs but it is to the best of my knowledge the only flatbed scanner that can handle the larger neg's/slides, with an optical resolution of 3200 dpi it should be capable of giving some more than acceptable results.


Key Features
Type  Film Scanner (35 mm), Flatbed Scanner 
 
Interface  USB 2.0 
 
Optical Resolution  3200 dpi 
 
Max. Resolution (Hardware)  3200 x 6400 dpi 
 
Max. Resolution (Interpolated)  19200 x 19200 
 
Platform  Mac, PC 
 
Max. Color Depth  48-bit Color 
 
Max. Gray Depth  16-Bit (64K Gray Levels) 
Technical Features
Form Factor  Desktop 
 
Scan Element Type  CCD 
 
Light Source  Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp 
 
Input Type  Color 
 
Film Scanning Capabilities  35mm Slides • 35mm Filmstrip • 120 Film • Negative Film • Mounted Slides 
 
Control Panel Buttons  Scan • Copy • E-mail 
 
Preview Speed  2 Sec 
Media
Supported Media Type  Slides • Plain Paper • Negatives • Film 
 
Media Loading Method  Manual Load 
 
Max. Supported Media Size  8.5" x 11.7" 
System Requirements
Operating System  Apple MacOS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP 
Dimensions
Width  10.9 in. 
 
Depth  19.7 in. 
 
Height  4.8 in. 
 
Weight  10.6 lb. 
Warranty
Warranty  1 Year 
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories  Power Cord • USB Cable 
 
Release Date  July, 2004 
 
MPN  9554a002 



                                      Denn