Sorry for posting this in the large format forum, but you people seem to know whole lot about scanners. I am looking to purchase a scanner for 6x7 and 35mm formats. I am looking for something capable of quality print 8-10 times enlargement of 6x7 transparenices. Over and over again I end up at the exceptionally pricey coolscan 9000 and its pricey accessories. Seems like there is no viable alternative unless I am willing to venture into the treacherous land of used drumscanners and used pro flatbeds. The epson v700/750 looks to be a very fine scanner but not quite up to the enlargement capacity I am after. So I stumbled across this information about an upcoming v900:
http://www.ausmedia.com.au/Epson_V900_Photo_Scanner.htm
Is this likely to be happening or is just a silly rumour? What would you expect from a possible update to the current top of the line epson scanner? Would it be wise to wait until Photokina before I possibly pay a lot of money for a coolscan 9000? Seems to me there is still a market to justify further evolvement of non-pro flatbed scanners. What's your take on this? I would really prefer a good flatbed as it is a whole lot more convenient in use imo. I am most grateful for any advice!
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