V600 vs Lab

[Evertking]

I want to start scanning my own film. Will a V600 give me what I get from the lab??

 

[AlanKlein]

Yes and no. There are good, better, and best scan, all costing differently. I have found my V600 does pretty good for my purposes posting on the web and making slide shows to show on Youtube, Flickr, and my 75" HDR 4K TV. I rarely print.

What do you want to do with your scans? That's the first question to ask. Also, what type format do you use?

 

[compur]

Define "the lab."

 

[limr]

As mentioned, it will depend on your purpose for your images and which lab is currently scanning your film. We'll need more information.

 

[webestang64]

Flatbed scanner = for the web, prints up to 8x12 maybe get a 12x18.

Lab (commercial scanner) = prints larger than 8x12, tight crops, manipulation.