Hi,
I will be looking to scan 6X12 B&W negs. My question is if the Nikon 9000 (using wet mounted negs and stitched which I read is the only way to scan this size) can give me sufficient resolution for a good 8X enlargement? The stitching certainly doesn't bother me.
I owned a 4990 which I used a bit for 4X5 but I could never achieve sufficient flatness for a good scan. With wet mounting on a 4990 I should technically be able to produce flat scans with enough resolution (a real 2500DPI needed according to www.scantips.com) but I know that many believe that a drum/pro flatbed scan is needed for that degree of enlargement.
I have about $1500-2000 to spend, no space for a drum scanner and I doubt any access to 2nd hand pro flatbeds in Jerusalem, I certainly don't have the time to learn them, I wouldn't insult the experts here by suggesting that I could do it off the cuff!
I could rebuy a 4990 with a wet scanning kit but I would need the drum scans anyway, would I be able to compromise with a 9000?
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