As I recall a full resolution 6圆 scan my Plustek 120 would take four or five minutes (not including the preview time). Hi The scanner definitely wouldn't be faster than a camera. Would I be right in assuming a scanner would be faster, especially for multiple scans, than the camera/macro lens setup? However, prepared to learn something new always. Must give it a go some time but rather prefer my scanning with either Nikon 5000 for 35mm or Nikon 8000 foe 6圆cm. I think I can cobble together all the above from my 'junkpile'. Seems that would exceed the cost of the software and maybe susceptible to mis-alignment. I am intrigued by your second observation to use a digi cam and macro lens + copystand and light source. A top quality scanner is a must of course. ViewScan IMO is brilliant, with a doable learning curve. Vuescan Vs Silverfast, but now NEVER use the Silverfast. Hey, you get another camera and new lens at the same time! Use the 100 or 350 Euro you save and put it towards a digital body and a macro lens, copy stand, and light source. But equally scanning has moved on and the better option is to bite the bullet and admit regular film scanners are unable to match a good digital camera 'scan'. I would never argue Silverfast is better than Vuescan, Silverfast is a a carbuncle on scanning software.

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