I already own the ArtixScan 1800f, and I'm quite happy with it for scanning 4x5's (for smaller formats I use a Canon). I paid about $100 for it, or maybe it was $50. I am using VueScan, for better or for worse.

At the moment there is an M1 Pro for sale locally, asking price is $95.

So my question is this, would the newer M1 be a noticeable upgrade? Nominally the 1800f scans at 1800dpi (or ppi or spi, your choice) and the M1 scans at 4800 dpi. DMAX specs are all over the board, so I won't quote them here.

I've searched the archives, but found no real direct comparison of the two. I prefer not to get into a discussion of alternatives like the Epsons - I have access to those scanners when needed and as mentioned, pretty happy with the 1800f.

Thanks for your help. Paul