Hello everyone. First let me say that I am not an employee of Microtek. I saw the new Microtek ArtixScan M1 scanner at the Photo Expo here in NYC yesterday. It replaces the f1800. They say the optical resolution is 4800 dpi. It uses the new film holders and includes a 6cm strip holder (hurray). It will cost $699 for the Pro version and there is a cheaper priced version that comes with less software. The Microtek website has all the specs and info.
They are showing a comparison of 35mm slides scanned on the M1 and on the Epson 750 and the difference is really very dramatic. The Microtek person told me that they even used two different 750s because they thought that the first one was broken because the difference was so great. The M1 has auto focus and you get to select the focus point on the film you are scanning. This feature he told me has been used in dedicated film scanners but never in an inexpensive flatbed and it seems to make a huge difference.
So there you go, more wood for the fire. Cheers all.
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