Heidelberg Topaz Scanner Value

**rob** · 4-Dec-2008, 14:49

Mine is the one with 6k pixel sensor, I think it's the 1st generation. I scan both slides and print. If you scan 35mm, my estimate of the effective resolution is about ~3600 dpi. I have an example scanned at 8150 dpi here: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...t=23428&page=2

Originally Posted by jdc

Rob,
Can you tell me a bit about your experiences with the scanner? Which version do you have the 3k or 5k one? Do you do film scans and if so how is the output?

**Allen in Montreal** · 10-Dec-2008, 10:24

Originally Posted by Joerg Krusche

...... the Topaz, go for the Topaz II, with Linocolor 6.0.12 (I believe, I saw one working) is despite its age a truly professional device.

Joerg

I picked up a Topaz 1 but have had a devil of a time buying a copy of Linocolor for it.

**seawolf66** · 13-Dec-2008, 07:31

here is a web site, on ebay that has stuff for topaz scanners !

http://stores.ebay.com/WebBanksNY_W0...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

also you can these's folks for Linocolor soft ware !

http://www.mpgsystems.com/software_heidelberg.htm

**Allen in Montreal** · 13-Dec-2008, 07:42

They only seem to have a solution for the Topaz that is over 2k (silverfast).
The other software bundles are for the smaller lino scanners.

Will

LinoColor Elite 6.0.9/ with IT*8 Scan Target Set for OS-9.2 For Saphir/Ultra/Ultra-2/Hi-Res/OpalUltra/Circon. Linoscan-1400 /1450/1800/2200/2400-XL/2650/QuickStep

drive the Topaz too?

Doesn't sound like it will.

I have written to them and will report back as soon as I hear.