I also agreee totally. It is totally true that the Epson is way less capable than the Howtek, the Creos and the Scanmate. Simply see resolving power ratings in the 2019 side by side... no doubt !!!
But now we have smashing evidence that for MF and LF the Epson result totally matches the High end results, simply because the Epson is mostly outresolving what the medium has.
FACTS:
Smashing evidence nº 1, totally equal for Portra 160, MF and up:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1479178
Smashing evidence nº 2, totally equal 4x5", TMX, top notch taking lens:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1557944
Smashing evidence nº 3, same BW tonality if you want:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1557926
Smashing evidence nº 4, World Class negafix color inversions for color negative film, the very best:
min 22:00 >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9d8BukUgzI&t=1756s
Smashing evidence nº 5, Epson requires a proficient user for Pro results, to focus and to edit:
To go from here:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1557266
To here:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1557267
Users like Pali and Alan are able, some I won't mention are known to not being able.
Smashing evidence nº 6, total capability for Velvia dense slides when using multi-exposure:
Comming soon, I'll wait your bones get recoverd from the beating you took from this side by side. Prepare your body for the next round...
...because in the same way you severely underrated the Epson capability for LF you are not aware of the performance the Epson delivers with very dense Velvia. This will be your next surprise.
Smashing evidence nº 7, best buy:
> Cheap, warranty, official service for the long term, last Operative System support, works with modern computers, easy to install, no breakdowns issues compared with ancient hardware.
> Faster compared to high end scanners, DSLR may be faster but you have to stitch for MF and up and don't have iSRD and color inversions are time consuming.
> Infrared dust/scratch detection/correction, ME able.
> (V8xx) LED illumination that is service free, calibration free, no pre-heat delays, ANR holders that ensure total flatness and height-focus adjustment for totally Pro results.
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These are smashing evidences you won't be able to discredit, but it will good you try it because we have 2500 views right now in the thread and the more the debate is extended the more the truth will be known by people having to make a decision. Today scanning is important for many people, and informing them well is good for the community. No hype, facts.
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