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Scan resolution and enlargements

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Old 24-12-2005, 10:45 AM   #1
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Scan resolution and enlargements

Could anyone tell me the max size enlargements advisable from a scanner with a 2400 x 4800 dpi scan resolution (Would 10" x 8" be advisable). Scanning 35mm film negatives and slides

Also same question regarding a scanner with a res of 3200 x 6400

I have two scanners in mind the Epson RX700 with a res of 3200 x 6400 or the RX620 with a res of 2400 x 4800.

I would be most unlikely to want to enlarge beyond A4 size. However I would probably want to do some cropping of 35mm based images.

Bottom line is would the RX620 be sufficient for my needs...Thanks..

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Old 24-12-2005, 6:25 PM   #2
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Hi I use aRX500 I scan my negs usually at2400 the image size is then 1.4 x.8 ins then taking the resolution down to 300 giveyou an image nearly 11x7 which gives me enough Next choice up is 4800 which dropped to 300 is about 24x14 not to mention about72 m/byte in size.
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