Originally Posted by
Ted Harris
Imacon's now come in two models the X1 and X5 and the new prices in the US are ~ 12K and 20K respectively. They are basically an interesting variation on the flatbed scanner and are, as pointed out, an improvement over the consumer scanners. IMO at either their new or used prices for current or recent models they are not a good value. You can buy used high-end flatbeds and drums that outperform the Imacons for the same money. For example, a new Kodak/Creo IQ Smart 3 is about the same price as the Imacon X5 .... has better resolution and better DMax and IMO delivers better scans and is easier to use and handles film up to 12x20.
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