sanking, I'm sorry, but who is arguing that a drum scanner will outperform a desktop flatbed? I've read this thread twice, and I cannot find anything even close to such a statement. It appears that everyone involved here is aware that a drum scanner can and will outperform a desktop flatbed. Whoopie…
What I do see is reference to the fact that the v750/700 is pretty decent for a flatbed (as the results in the link show). I agree, and that's why I own one. As an art student I can barely afford to pay for my sheet film and processing -> I cannot afford to get my chromes drum scanned on a regular basis. My v750 has allowed me to adopt a digital workflow and it has paid for itself twice already. I am quite impressed with it, as are some of the other members here, and I believe that it is a notable scanner. If I need something scanned at the next level, I always have that option at my local service bureau.
Quoting kurthbousman: "Well for the price , the ease , and the availability , the epsons are a good choice..."
I think that it is fully understood that a drum scan can produce a better file in general. I don't think anyone here is stupid or in need of better eyewear. Please.
Personally, I think the fact that you can now produce wet mount scans as high quality as the v750 and other scanners like it are producing, on your desktop, at home, for < $700 is pretty amazing and a great thing.
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