Scanning Issues
I recently bought a new scanner, a Microtek ArtixScan M1 with Lasersoft software (with calibration targets). I mainly wanted it to handle prints but have used it mostly for slides. I am comparing some of the scans done on it to my Dimage Elite 5400 II slide scanner. I have not really used it for prints due to speed issues so I am probably in the market for a good quality print scanner at some point.
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This is a 1962 Kodachrome transparency (actually the end of a roll that did not get mounted). It was scanned on a Microtek ArtixScan M1 using Silverfast. I am curious about the fringing and the blue/cyan as well as the fringing. When I look at the slide under a loupe the blue cast and some fringing are apparent. Is this an example of dye movement/breakdown or is the fringing increased by the scanning process?
Paul Lantz
on May 26, 2008I want to give the M1 more of a chance but I am seeing some definite problems and have seen other people mention them as well. I think if I had to do it all over again I would just have purchased a reflective scanner and finished scanning my slides and negatives with my Dimage scanner. As a print scanner the M1 is very slow and suffers from too much dust underneath the glass, presumably due to the easy access dust has to that area. I have no experience with the Epson scanners so I would not want to say anything about them. I think the glassless design in the M1 sounds very good and the ability to load in a dozen slides at a time is very convenient.
Guest
on May 26, 2008The Microtek scanners are tempting because they have high specs compared to the comparable Epsons (Artixscan M1 vs. Epson V700, Microtek XL1000 Pro vs. Epson XL10000. But the mixed reviews for Microtek make me hesitant. If you had to choose again, would you go for the M1 (base or pro) or the Epson V700/V750? Thanks for your time.