Other Scanner Specs

More things to consider


Pentax PZ-1p, FA*80-200mm f2.8, Fuji Provia 400F

• Noise

  Lower noise is better
  Manufacturer's specs can be misleading

• Speed

  Slow: Parallel Port (pretty much extinct these days)
  Faster: SCSI — Requires special adapter card (almost extinct)
  Faster: USB
  Fastest: FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB2

• Automatic dust & scratch removal (Digital ICETM)

  Slows scanning speed
  Speeds up overall workflow!

It's a good idea to get input from reviews and from other users of any scanner you consider buying.

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