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    Whats the difference

    What is the difference between the Epson V700 scanner and the V750 pro scanner? The price is like 300-400 dollars. Just curious as to what you get with the 750 verses the 700. i shoot 4x5 negs and trans,and B&W 4x5.

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    Re: Whats the difference

    Better software version and the fluid mount adaptor is included. Supposed, the 750scanner offers better resolution, but I found it to be the same as the 700.

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    Re: Whats the difference

    My understanding is the V750 also comes with both Epson, which is the same for the V700, and Silverfast software. The Silverfast alone is $~400 priced separately. Otherwise you can check Epson's Website for the specs.
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    Re: Whats the difference

    What is "Silverfast software"? I didn't understand all of your post. Please explain further. Thanks.

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    Re: Whats the difference

    Quote Originally Posted by ignatiusjk View Post
    What is "Silverfast software"? I didn't understand all of your post. Please explain further. Thanks.
    Silverfast is software installed on your computer which allows you to control the scanner.

    The Epson software will ship with both scanners, many feel that the Silverfast software is better than the Epson.

    http://www.silverfast.com/

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    Re: Whats the difference

    The main difference to the actual scanner itself is that it has a anti-reflection coating on the glass. Not sure how much of a difference it makes but I guess it must make some.

    I only use Silverfast software, great stuff.

    To get the best out of either scanner you really need a betterscanning film mount, they make a big difference.

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    Re: Whats the difference

    I believe the 750 also has "improved" optics. But, reviews I've seen indicate there's not that much difference between the two.

    Here's a link to the review at photo-i. He reviews both scanners and provides an opinion as to whether the V750 is worth the extra.

    http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/int...700/page_1.htm

    See the top-right of this page for the 750 review.

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    neil,

    Thanks for the link, helpful.

    2 stupid questions:
    why such flamable fluid to mount the film?
    why not Photo Flow and distilled water.

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    Re: Whats the difference

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Fitzgerald View Post
    neil,

    Thanks for the link, helpful.

    2 stupid questions:
    why such flamable fluid to mount the film?
    why not Photo Flow and distilled water.
    Photo Flow and distilled water will soften the emulsion because it does get it wet, where the flammable fluid doesn't actually make the emulsion wet but just suspends it to help hold it flat. At least that's my understanding of the process.
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    Re: Whats the difference

    OK, then why not baby oil, virgin olive oil or anti-freeze? I just don't see soaking negs with lighter fluid or paint thinner around electronic equipment in the house.

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