Comments on: First Impressions – Epson V700 Scanner http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:41:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bert Stephani http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11584 Bert Stephani Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:21:41 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11584 @Arno: I can usually pic up the developed films the day after I drop them off at the lab. That's fast enough for me and I still have some digital stuff if it has to go faster ;-) @Mike: That's sad to hear. I scan them one by one for now but I'm going to look into the option of batch scanning. I add the meta data later. I try not to forget to store some info about what I'm shooting on my iPhone so I at least remember at what day I shot the pictures. @Arno: I can usually pic up the developed films the day after I drop them off at the lab. That’s fast enough for me and I still have some digital stuff if it has to go faster ;-)

@Mike: That’s sad to hear. I scan them one by one for now but I’m going to look into the option of batch scanning. I add the meta data later. I try not to forget to store some info about what I’m shooting on my iPhone so I at least remember at what day I shot the pictures.

]]> By: Mike http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11577 Mike Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:38:06 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11577 I was less fortunate with my scanner (luckily I didn't buy and I lent it from a friend). The biggest issue I still have is to find a decent workflow. Then again, because of the scanner not having drivers (yet!) for my Mac, I had to revert to another machine for the scanning. Do you scan pic by pic, three/six in one go and cut them up? What about the metadata? Do you keep metadata in the digital versions in order to find back the film in the storage afterwards? I was less fortunate with my scanner (luckily I didn’t buy and I lent it from a friend). The biggest issue I still have is to find a decent workflow. Then again, because of the scanner not having drivers (yet!) for my Mac, I had to revert to another machine for the scanning.
Do you scan pic by pic, three/six in one go and cut them up? What about the metadata? Do you keep metadata in the digital versions in order to find back the film in the storage afterwards?

]]> By: Epson V700 Scanner http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11572 Epson V700 Scanner Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:39:59 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11572 I think Epson V700 is one of the best slide and film scanner. Good you made the right choice. Other one I like is Canon 8800F. BTW, pics look great. I think Epson V700 is one of the best slide and film scanner. Good you made the right choice. Other one I like is Canon 8800F. BTW, pics look great.

]]> By: LightningPaul http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11571 LightningPaul Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:11:24 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11571 Impressive details! Impressive details!

]]> By: wilhelm http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11565 wilhelm Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:57:31 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11565 Hi Bert, Didn' t I say you would soon be using the Hassy for paid work ? :-)) Good to see that you got the V700. I find it excellent for the price. Hope we can catch up soon. Cheers Wilhelm Hi Bert,

Didn’ t I say you would soon be using the Hassy for paid work ? :-) )

Good to see that you got the V700. I find it excellent for the price.

Hope we can catch up soon.

Cheers
Wilhelm

]]> By: Arno Paul http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11563 Arno Paul Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:54:46 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11563 @Ivan : I let my 5DII in the bag too. @Bert : Sure, you'll use the Hassy for your paid work ! Personaly, it's one of my goal. But first, I need to learn to developp colors films (more difficult than BW films). But I want to have the photographs quickly, if needed, to honor an order. @Ivan : I let my 5DII in the bag too.

@Bert : Sure, you’ll use the Hassy for your paid work ! Personaly, it’s one of my goal. But first, I need to learn to developp colors films (more difficult than BW films). But I want to have the photographs quickly, if needed, to honor an order.

]]> By: Bert Stephani http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11560 Bert Stephani Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:38:39 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11560 @Ivan: congrats, my digital cameras still see a lot of action but at the moment I just find it more fun to shoot the Hassy @Jasper: The quality of the scan is indeed pretty impressive, certainly if you consider the fact that it's pretty sure that I don't get the most out of the scan yet with my limited experience and knowledge about scanning. When I bought the Hassy the goal was to become a better photographer because by shooting slower but not as a tool for my paid work. After 10 rolls of film, I'm already changing my mind. I can see myself use it for certain portrait jobs. But first I need to practice a lot more to make sure I can trust myself using film. @Ivan: congrats, my digital cameras still see a lot of action but at the moment I just find it more fun to shoot the Hassy

@Jasper: The quality of the scan is indeed pretty impressive, certainly if you consider the fact that it’s pretty sure that I don’t get the most out of the scan yet with my limited experience and knowledge about scanning. When I bought the Hassy the goal was to become a better photographer because by shooting slower but not as a tool for my paid work. After 10 rolls of film, I’m already changing my mind. I can see myself use it for certain portrait jobs. But first I need to practice a lot more to make sure I can trust myself using film.

]]> By: Jasper Van Tilburgh http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11559 Jasper Van Tilburgh Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:13:40 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11559 Hi Bert, I was already convinced by the art of using film but as you mentioned it goes far behind that. I'm really stunned with the 100% crop of the scan, it seems that very much details are been captured.. That gives film a real chance and maybe existence in our digital and professional world even when Digital's progression is going fast. Although I believe you're not going to use film for professional purposes I'm convinced that it can make your a better photographer or extend your limitations, visions and explorings. Waiting for results until developing the film makes it even more adventurous. If finally the results (as your results already are) are great, than sure a good scanner is absolutely necessary! Thanks for your great review, good information! Keep posting negatives but not only that ;) Regards, jasper Hi Bert,
I was already convinced by the art of using film but as you mentioned it goes far behind that.
I’m really stunned with the 100% crop of the scan, it seems that very much details are been captured.. That gives film a real chance and maybe existence in our digital and professional world even when Digital’s progression is going fast.
Although I believe you’re not going to use film for professional purposes I’m convinced that it can make your a better photographer or extend your limitations, visions and explorings. Waiting for results until developing the film makes it even more adventurous.
If finally the results (as your results already are) are great, than sure a good scanner is absolutely necessary!
Thanks for your great review, good information! Keep posting negatives but not only that ;)
Regards,
jasper

]]> By: Ivan http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11556 Ivan Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:53:16 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11556 Hey, I have also switched to MF 3 months ago and honestly, I don't regret it a single second !!!! Like you Arno and Bert, I chose a Hasselblad and a V750 (same as V700) and the joy it gives me is not comparable. I now let my D300 on the shelf most of the time... it is a pity but ... Anyway, have fun with films. Developping them is really easy too, it is just a matter of practicing on 1 or 2 rolls (BW). Cheers, Ivan Hey,

I have also switched to MF 3 months ago and honestly, I don’t regret it a single second !!!! Like you Arno and Bert, I chose a Hasselblad and a V750 (same as V700) and the joy it gives me is not comparable. I now let my D300 on the shelf most of the time… it is a pity but …

Anyway, have fun with films. Developping them is really easy too, it is just a matter of practicing on 1 or 2 rolls (BW).

Cheers,

Ivan

]]> By: Bert Stephani http://bertstephani.com/2009/12/15/first-impressions-epson-v700-scanner/comment-page-1/#comment-11549 Bert Stephani Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:06:42 +0000 http://bertstephani.com/?p=512#comment-11549 Thx Arno, I doubted about the 750 too but this whole film thing is already getting much more expensive than I expected. I think it will be a while before I get to the limitation of Silverfast SE and then I can still upgrade. I haven't shot much color film, but I think I like the Porta NC better than the VC, but that's a matter of taste. And yes, I want more time to play with it too. Thx Arno,

I doubted about the 750 too but this whole film thing is already getting much more expensive than I expected. I think it will be a while before I get to the limitation of Silverfast SE and then I can still upgrade.

I haven’t shot much color film, but I think I like the Porta NC better than the VC, but that’s a matter of taste.

And yes, I want more time to play with it too.

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