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mo
1-Jan-2009, 01:41
I am considering buying the microtek M1 pro scanner for 4x5 films. I intend to print no larger than 16x20 fine art prints from the scans.

I will appreciate those with personal experience with the scanner and 4x5 scans if they can share their experiences good or bad.

Thanks


Mo

RPNugent
1-Jan-2009, 05:49
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=43804&highlight=microtek

Might want to read this thread first about Microtek leaving the North American market.

m332720
1-Jan-2009, 08:34
I like mine very much. I use it mostly for B&W 4X5. Its not fast and it makes a lot of noise but it gives me very nice scans.
13X19 is the largest I have printed with it but I am very happy with the way the prints look.
I am a little worried about the lack of support but I will cross that bridge when I come to it.

Michael

ifer
3-Jan-2009, 09:52
can we get 100% of the 4x5 trans image from the microtek film mount?
the old models cant.

drew.saunders
3-Jan-2009, 13:39
can we get 100% of the 4x5 trans image from the microtek film mount?
the old models cant.

The 4x5 holder almost gives you the whole ~96x121mm image, but not quite. The glass holder would, of course, let you scan as much as you want.

Drew