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(More customer reviews)I have to add this to my previous review, in all fairness to reviewing. I had to return my 8700 to Microtek. After a phone call to tech support, he determined that my unit may have had a hardware problem due to the inconsistent manner my scanner would or would not work. It would or would not scan the image-it might do a partial scan then black out the rest-or it might scan correctly-I just never knew what it would do.
When you would click the arrow in the toolbar to shut it down, it would not respond.
I did not get an owner's manual with my first scanner. So I sent it off; the replacement was a different story. It worked! It has not given me any "partial" scans; it has shut down properly everytime, and it had the owner's manual.
After e-mailing tech support to find out about the dynamic range, (indicates how a scanner might produce shadow detail) I found out it was a 3.2. This is not so great; I had noticed on more than a few slides that the shadow detail was lacking.
For me, this scanner prints better from negatives, as the film I use has very good latitude. 2400x1200 dpi optical for 35mm is okay but if you are serious about your work, wanting enlargements, your negatives or slides better be super sharp, with good contrast-otherwise I would look for a higher dpi output, or try a larger negative format.
To wrap this up, I wish this scanner had a better dpi output and a higher dynamic range-I would say the two most important characteristics, besides very sharp scans. Otherwise, the scanner is easy to use; the other features make it enjoyable to use. I would give it 3 stars, but the ability to print from larger negatives-4x5, 6x6-6x9 film negatives or unmounted slides, or 8x10 transparency holder w/glass hopefully will help out the quality of my enlargements-will have to wait and see.
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Microtek ScanMaker 8700 USB ScannerThe Microtek ScanMaker 8700 features an exclusive, patented dual-media design that allows you to scan both reflective surfaces and transparencies. It accepts legal-size documents, 35mm film slides, acetate sheets, and full-size books.
Microtek's innovative EDIT (Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology) eliminates Newton rings (blemishes caused in some scanners by interfering panes of glass) to ensure perfect, unadulterated image quality every time. True single-pass 2,400 x 1,200 optical resolution captures an unprecedented 1.44 million pixels per square inch, combining razor-sharp detail with the vivid clarity of 42-bit color depth.
Standard Macintosh and PC USB connectivity is augmented with the renowned FireWire linking kit. FireWire's lightning-fast transfer rates and superior data integrity maximize the 8700's efficiency while retaining the versatility of previous ScanMaker models with the regular USB port connection.
Enhanced interface software and an expanded utilities package provide powerful tools for user-friendly graphics and document manipulation.Included are Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE, Trellix Web designer, Microtek ScanWizard, Kodak Digital Science color management, and more.
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