Photo scanner/printer.

gender bombs · Mar 16, 2006

Hey, just have a few questions. Okay, let's start off by saying money is no problem at all here. If I wanted to blow up a normal 4x6 or 5x7 photograph to let's say, 8.5x11, without being grainy or any other changes in quality form the original, what Photo scanner/printer would you suggest. Replys are greatly appreciated. Thanks

Rob · Mar 17, 2006

It's not really possible to do this well with a flatbed scanner scanning a print as you are trying to add information which isn't there.

Consider a negative scanner for this job. I'd recommend any of the Epson photo printers.

Rob

Alpha · Mar 17, 2006

The Epson 16xx (insert two numbers there) series flatbed scanners produce surprisingly good results when used with the optional transparency cover for scannning negatives. Nikon makes the best consumer grade negative scanners.

gender bombs · Mar 17, 2006

Do negative scanners just put the negative onto the computer? What do they do?

Alpha · Mar 17, 2006

Yep. Negative scanners will only scan negatives or color positives (slides), not prints.

gender bombs · Mar 17, 2006

How much do they cost?

Alpha · Mar 18, 2006

lol I thought money was no problem

. Anyway, cost really depends on whether you need to scan medium format, or just 35mm. They range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on their capabilities. If you need to scan MF film but don't have the cash for a film scanner that can handle it, your best bet is to buy the nicest Epson flatbed you can afford that has film scanning abilities (i.e. a transparency lid and 35mm and 120 film holders).

gender bombs · Mar 18, 2006

Money is no problem

, just wanted to get an idea. Okay, so I'll look for a really good Epson, then I'll try to find a negative scanner as well. Thanks for all of your help.:thumbup: