Epson 3200 or 4870 versus Nikon LS-2000 or newer versions

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In article <YR%Wd.94021$QS5.33306@trndny06>, Jay <jsk5766@verizon.net>
writes
>Some help please:
>
> I was trying to make a quality comparison of a 35mm Provia 100F image
>scanned with my Nikon LS-2000 and my Epson 3200 (at 1600 dpi) and was very
>disappointed with the results. ( My son is trying to decide on either a
>dedicated slide scanner versus a flatbed with photo capabilities)
>
>The image color saturation and sharpness from the Nikon scanner was nearly
>perfect without much tweaking in Photoshop. The scan of the same image using
>the Epson was considerably less sharp and showed decreased color saturation.
>The image was scanned in the Epson using their 35mm film strip carrier.
>
>Is there any focus adjustment available on the Epson? I have not found it.
>
>Any tips would be appreciated.
>
There are no focus adjustments available on the Epson. The results of
your comparison are consistent with expectations - no desktop flatbed
will come close to even the dated LS-2000, let alone newer models.
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