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I had no idea Hasselblad made scanners.
I'm happily surprised that there are still companies interested in this market, which is obviously much smaller than it used to be. Like you I use consumer level 35mm and large format scanners, but I don't rely on them for printing so high def isn't such a concern for me. But this product looks really cool and now I want one of those gigantic scans!
Your results look promising too. Your next test of a Hasselblad film camera with a digital back will make for an interesting comparison to these images. Obviously there will be differences because of the lenses and format, but both systems offer large digital files for those that need them. I'm jealous about your next test!
Thanks for this write-up, Casey.
Jeff
Great write-up.
By: KIH : April 10th, 2015-20:07
I know someday I MUST enter those big brand world for photography, when I have more free time..... I am still struggling for "today" :-) Thanks for introducing the HB Scanner. I will keep that in mind, but I will consult you anyway when and if I go into t...
Hasselblad! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 10th, 2015-22:13
Go Sweden! ;) Each time my father hear the name he get's a "dreamy look" on his face.... He had one when he was young! Thank you for this walk-through about the Flextight X5 scanner. I do understand the fascination of using film instead of digital and I g...
Thanks Baron...
By: cshimokita : April 11th, 2015-13:54
technology and well thought out user interface... it was so easy to move between formats... the film holders are coded and for the most part you just select the film type and dpi setting... framing is automatic, so adjust the crop if necessary and scan. P...
Thank you Michael...
By: cshimokita : April 11th, 2015-14:11
Film scanning is a bit of a niche area and due to a number of factors there are only a few players... and the options for those of us who use film & scan are segmented (relatively low cost and relatively high cost with more or less corresponding level...
Question about process
By: cazalea : April 11th, 2015-21:29
Hi Casey, Thanks for the hardware review. Do you scan all the prints you make, or do you scan from slides or negatives? And when you have a scanned photo database to manage, as well as cabinets full of slides and prints! how do you do it? Are you able to ...