Quote Originally Posted by AVCHD View Post
I tend to scan by 4800 dpi. What is the computer configuration that allows me to scan by max resulotion, i.e. 4800 dpi?
You might want to experiment, and see how much better is the quality at 4800 ppi, compared to 2400 ppi. I have an Epson 4990, and there is a small difference, but one has to really strain to find it.

Yes, the 4800 ppi file is 400% of the size of the 2400 ppi file, but most of that additional information is just redundant pixels. It looks like the image is only 5-10% better.

If you are trying to squeeze out that additional 5-10% from an 8x10 negative, it's probably best that try a professional drum scan.