New Epson V800, V850 flatbed scanners

[richardman]

Since I am doing a fine art project with 4x5, if the new scanners are better, I just may sell the V700 if I can recoup some of the cost and upgrade.

[richardman]

I find the dual lens bit interesting but is it different from the previous Epsons?

The V700/V750 already have the dual lens.

[wilderness]

It's not my intention to hi-jack this thread, however could somebody provide a comparison between the 700-750 and the older Microtek i900?

I scanned just over 3000 negs (black & white) with an i900 and was very pleased with the quality.
In addition about 1/3 of the 3k were 3 X 4's which I had a special adapter made to fit the 4 x 5 holder, which worked out great (although not perfect; leaving a transparent border on one edge.

[neil poulsen]

I've been going to buy a 750 for some time now, but kept putting it off. For once, procrastination paid off.

For either of two reasons: To get a better scanner, or to get the one you intended at a much reduced price.

[miesnert]

Looks to me like this might be a v700/v750 with different holders and lightsource?

[djdister]

I really hope the new holders can be used on the old scanners.

Good idea, I'd like to do that too...

[Matsushime]

Looks to me like this might be a v700/v750 with different holders and lightsource?

That's what it looks like to me as well. Welp, I'll be looking out for when the 700/750's get cheaper!

[Bill_1856]

I'm still not clear if the new scanners will do my 5x7s? Or are they size limited to 4x5?

[karl french]

I suspect they'll have the same max 8x10 size transparency adapter but it only comes with a 4x5 holder. Probably the same film area guide as previous scanners will be included.

[Matsushime]

I'm still not clear if the new scanners will do my 5x7s? Or are they size limited to 4x5?

Bill,

I assume you are asking about the 5x7 holder? Otherwise there's always the option on the 850 that will presumably have the wet/dry mount holders.