Advantages: Fast, film scanning, high resolution Disadvantages: poor film scanning, no standby button
Intro
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This scanner from Canon is a flatbed scanner, which can also scan film. Yes, that means you can scan your old negatives! Of course, if you don’t need to, don't let that put you off this scanner. This is one of Canon's mid-range scanners, higher models have better film scanning.
Installation of this scanner was a breeze. First, you have to unpack the scanner. Whilst this may seem like a minor point, it does actually take a little while ... ...had no problems or complaints. Canon rate this scanner with 48 bit colour depth, which is useful for scanning film. The scanner has a very high resolution - It can scan documents up to 1600x3200 dpi, and film upto 3200x6400 dpi! That’s more resolution than you'll ever need to be honest, and compares to much more expensive scanners.
Ease of use
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Personally, I find this scanner a breeze to use. It comes with 4 EZ buttons on the front of ...
reupen 29.01.2005
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Advantages: Quick clean easy to use + 35mm fim scan Disadvantages: Desk space.
...in the past and the Canon 4200F is my latest purchase. I am a fanatic when it comes to filing and everything needs to be saved and filed correctly. My hobby as a WW2 aircraft researcher makes me this way and the amount of documents I get all need to be filed. Out of a choice of three at the local shop this wonderful 'black beast' was cheaper and offered more for you money. Canon of course is a renowned company and photography is their job after all. ... ...open the scanned image with your programme of choice (Adobe in my case). This I presume is my own fault for not taking the time to check the options tab. With that said the Canon 4200F is a great device, works well and does a quick clean job. ...
tazorii 25.01.2006
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