A link to the F1 and it's features.
http://ww3.microtek.com.tw/eu/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16&cid=1
Kevin.
http://ww3.microtek.com.tw/eu/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16&cid=1
Kevin.
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ARTIXSCAN F1 FIRST IMPRESSIONS
- Thread starter jotloob
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I found this info at http://www.imaging-resource.com
They have a review unit ( Review seams to have seized thought:0( )
"There are two M1 packages: the $649 M1 and the $799 M1 Pro. The difference between the two is in the bundled software and accessories.
You see that immediately when you open the M1 Pro box to find a second set of four film holders, which is not supplied with the M1. While scanning a set of 12 35mm slides, you can load a second holder. Scan four strips of 35mm film while you load another four. Scan 22cm of 120 film (four frames) while you load more, or two 4x5s while you clean the next two.
Contents. Alternate scanning software packages, calibration software, OCR software, manuals and more.
Larger film can be placed on the included glass holder that replaces the film holder drawer on the transparency bed. Microtek supplies a set of black vinyl tapes with the company name on them to hold the odd-sized film on the glass.
The scanner itself is accompanied by a power cord and a USB cable.
One thing that's missing, however, is Kodak's Digital ICE. Considering the performance hit, we weren't much disappointed by that decision."
Source:http://www.imaging-resource.com/SCAN/M1/M1.HTM
They have a review unit ( Review seams to have seized thought:0( )
"There are two M1 packages: the $649 M1 and the $799 M1 Pro. The difference between the two is in the bundled software and accessories.
You see that immediately when you open the M1 Pro box to find a second set of four film holders, which is not supplied with the M1. While scanning a set of 12 35mm slides, you can load a second holder. Scan four strips of 35mm film while you load another four. Scan 22cm of 120 film (four frames) while you load more, or two 4x5s while you clean the next two.
Contents. Alternate scanning software packages, calibration software, OCR software, manuals and more.
Larger film can be placed on the included glass holder that replaces the film holder drawer on the transparency bed. Microtek supplies a set of black vinyl tapes with the company name on them to hold the odd-sized film on the glass.
The scanner itself is accompanied by a power cord and a USB cable.
One thing that's missing, however, is Kodak's Digital ICE. Considering the performance hit, we weren't much disappointed by that decision."
Source:http://www.imaging-resource.com/SCAN/M1/M1.HTM
Regarding my previous post!
Do they rely make two different hardware versions?
Or is ICE just disabled in software?
If so it would be easy to just download the F1 drivers to get ICE activated for the M! !!!???
After all it would be more expensive to produce two versions of hardware.
They do it with dishwasher machines, same hardware with different model number due to witch touch button template they stick to the front of the machine ( Yes I have seen this ).
Same with cars, especially turbo engine cars more cash gives you new software and more horsepower.
/S
Do they rely make two different hardware versions?
Or is ICE just disabled in software?
If so it would be easy to just download the F1 drivers to get ICE activated for the M! !!!???
After all it would be more expensive to produce two versions of hardware.
They do it with dishwasher machines, same hardware with different model number due to witch touch button template they stick to the front of the machine ( Yes I have seen this ).
Same with cars, especially turbo engine cars more cash gives you new software and more horsepower.
/S
jotloob
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARTIXSCAN F1
On page 1 of the supplement booklet with the above title it reads as follows :
. . . . .The scanner also features the PictuRescue (TM) system with DIGITAL ICE Technology to reconstruct damaged photos and film , as well as ColoRescue (TM) to restore faded color .
So the F1 definately has DIGITAL ICE . It must be activated from the scanner software .
On page 1 of the supplement booklet with the above title it reads as follows :
. . . . .The scanner also features the PictuRescue (TM) system with DIGITAL ICE Technology to reconstruct damaged photos and film , as well as ColoRescue (TM) to restore faded color .
So the F1 definately has DIGITAL ICE . It must be activated from the scanner software .
L
Lewis
I would like Microtek to clarify this issue, and specify what are the differences, if any, between the F1 and the M1.
jsmisc
Well-Known Member
Tony,
I asked Microtek what the difference was between the M1 and the F1 some time ago and they said that there is no difference. They are just different names for different continents I suppose. I think M1 for USA and F1 for Europe - no idea why. I don't know which version for Australia.
I believe that there are two versions of the F1. The more expensive one having more advanced bundled software.
I you ask Microtek any questions, you have to be persistent to get a reply.
Their email address for the Europe is: support@microtek.de
If you see the posts above from Jürgen and me, Jürgen's illustrate what the manual says about ICE and there are also Microtek's replies to me on that subject.
Best wishes,
John
I asked Microtek what the difference was between the M1 and the F1 some time ago and they said that there is no difference. They are just different names for different continents I suppose. I think M1 for USA and F1 for Europe - no idea why. I don't know which version for Australia.
I believe that there are two versions of the F1. The more expensive one having more advanced bundled software.
I you ask Microtek any questions, you have to be persistent to get a reply.
Their email address for the Europe is: support@microtek.de
If you see the posts above from Jürgen and me, Jürgen's illustrate what the manual says about ICE and there are also Microtek's replies to me on that subject.
Best wishes,
John
This discussion about ICE vs no ICE makes me wounder....
.................................................................
Is digital ICE a pro feature or is it just for lazy amateurs?
Doesn't a real PRO retouch by hand in Photoshop?..
..since ICE is an semi automatic feature and wont let you
control everything that happens, am I right?
Any PRO around that can give us his/her thoughts regarding ICE?
/Stefan
www.stockholmviews.com
Is digital ICE a pro feature or is it just for lazy amateurs?
Doesn't a real PRO retouch by hand in Photoshop?..
..since ICE is an semi automatic feature and wont let you
control everything that happens, am I right?
Any PRO around that can give us his/her thoughts regarding ICE?
/Stefan
www.stockholmviews.com