Canon CanoScan 8800F Color Film Negative Photo Scanner 2168B002
February 22, 2008 by DSLR Camera Review · Leave a Comment
Canon CanoScan 8800F Color Film Negative Photo Scanner 2168B002
Sleek and fast, this powerful scanner will impress you the very first time you push power. With high-luminance white LED lamps - it’s ready to scan immediately, with no warm-up time needed. You’ll quickly produce spectacular results, with max. color dpi resolution of 4800 x 9600. Seven easy buttons automate the scanning process, so it’s simple to scan, copy and create e-mails and multi-page PDFs. Built-in FARE 3.0 retouching technology helps to enhance your final images. And to save time, you can batch-scan up to twelve 35mm frames or up to four slides - either positives or negatives.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Fantastic scanner
I did a whole bunch of research and settled on the CanoScan 8800F. I used it to scan old color slides from my childhood. The only problem was that the slides are very dirty and the scanner is so good that it picked up all the dirt and scratches… I’m planning on cleaning the next batch of slides first. I also used the scanner as a copying machine (direct to printer) the other day and was very impressed. I’m very happy with this scanner.
5 Stars Canoscan 8800f
Previous reviews of the Canoscan 8800f were very helpful in deciding which multi purpose scanner to purchase to replace scanners I’ve been using for years. I have 100’s of personal and old family slides to scan, as well as needing to scan sketches and drawings for my own art work. In the few days I’ve owned the Canoscan 8800f, I’ve scanned several line drawings (8.5″ x 11″), and over 150 35 mm slides. For both purposes, this scanner seems is more than adequate and will continue to be as I gain more knowledge of all it can do and consequently place more demands on the scanner. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the slide scans - the first time I’ve seen such high quality in other than a Nikon dedicated slide scanner. the software options seem to have enough user control to handle what I need to do. As with other positive reviews, color, quality, grain handling, unsharp masking all seem to work fairly well, especially given the price of the scanner.
One review discussed light artifacts in the upper corners when doing slide scans, which I also experienced. They suggested putting paper under the slide holder tray, covering the finger cutouts. This was an extremely useful tip, as I began to notice the artifacts on my scans. Paper under the slide holder tray, covering the finger cutouts works. thank you to that reviewer.
I bought the 8800f because of lack of warmup time with the LED lights. With previous scanners, warmup times quickly discouraged me from continuing the effort to scan all my slides. Quality has not been this good before on scanners I’ve used before, either. While not lightning fast (4 minutes for 4 slides @ 2400 dpi), the lack of warmup time eliminates a major frustration in batch scanning. Eventually, I’ll scan the majority of my slide collection.
Regarding resolution, it is my understanding (though I’m no expert) that the emulsion on most 35mm film is equal to about 3200 (plus or minus) pixels in the longest direction. Scanning at 2400 dpi yields approximately 3224 pixels in the longest direction. In my estimation, while scanning at higher rates may be useful for larger printing, it may not be necessarily useful for screen viewing, or normal printing up to 8″ x 10″. Higher resolutions may, in fact, make images appear `blurrier’ due to exceeding the effective resolution of the slide film emulsion. Given that it takes significantly more time to scan at higher resolutions, it may not be worth it for most users in most circumstances.
Overall, this is a great scanner.
5 Stars Great Value
I had a Nikon Coolpix scanner and it produced fantastic scanned film images but at great expense and time. I would never live long enought to scan all my film images. So I tried the Epson Perfection V700 Photo Color Scanner for about $500. I returned this Epson product because it wouldn’t automatically recognize the film images for auto thumbnails. I then bought the Canon 8800F for only $175 and it is easy to use, produces images just as good as the Epson but at 1/3 the price. It too fails to automatically recognize the images on 35mm film for thumbmails but it is much easier to just crop what you want from the total film strip produced on your computer screen. Further, you can easily zoom in on the film strip image to make cropping much easier before you scan. The software provides an excellent human interface so it is natural to use. This is a GREAT value.
4 Stars Velly nigh
I’ve used a few other scanner models (Microtech, Canon, etc.) but this one is by far the best. The scans have been awesome so far (pictures only). The best feature is the no warm up time of the LED. The scans are fast! The only negatives are the button features are not intuitive, though I have never been a button fan instead always using the functionality through the software so no biggie. Also, learning to put photos in the upper right hand corner of the scanner is kind of reverse engrish. Other than that, nice looking and great functioning scanner. Would purchase again.
5 Stars canoscan 8800f
I am very pleased with the Canon CanoScan 8800F Color Film/Negative/Photo Scanner (2168B002).The ease of use borders on incredible.And the quality is more than adequate.The price is very reasonable for what you get.I have worked with and on photofinishing equipment for more than thirty years and have printed millions of photographs b&w and color from negs and slides and I would not hesitate to recommend the canoscan 8800f to anyone. Mike Polak
Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
February 14, 2008 by DSLR Camera Review · Leave a Comment
Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, youll always get the shot you want with the
PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly
powerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance
face and motion detection.
Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre Charged Rechargable Batteries w Charger
February 10, 2008 by DSLR Camera Review · Leave a Comment
Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre Charged Rechargable Batteries w Charger
The classical advantages of rechargeable batteries are: high performance, especially if high discharge currents are required ( like in digital cameras ) cheap in use, because they can be recharged many times; environmental friendly, because one rechargeable battery replaces 1000 disposable batteries; good performance at low temperatures. A special feature found in eneloop batteries from Sanyo is an extremely efficient (low) dormant discharge rate. That means, when not used, the charge is retained for long periods. Of course you (and we) recommend using these batteries over and over/ Just in case you don’t, you can be assured the battery will retain up to 85% of its charge over the course of a year.Because the eneloop has a very low self-discharge, SANYO can ship the batteries in a charged state so they’re ready to use out of the pack. In contrast to a disposable battery the eneloop can be charged 1000 times. This saves the environment and your purse. Thus one eneloop saves the waste of 999 disposable batteries. Even if you consider the slightly higher cost of the eneloop compared to a disposable battery and add the cost for the charger and the energy consumed by the charger, the investment for one eneloop returns easily after a few charging cycles. Imagine how much money you have spent for batteries in your life. Now there is an end to this spending!
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars eneloop works great
Bought these batteries for my Wii controllers, and they work well. I like the fact that the batteries retain charge when not in use.
5 Stars Everything they are cracked up to be!
These pre-charged/hybrid batteries really are everything they are cracked up to be. One thing that may not be initially obvious about them is that they will have a much longer lifespan due to the fact that they retain their charge and that you use most devices intermittently, not constantly. Typically, for example, you don’t use your digital camera for hours and hours straight. Normally you use it for a while and then it gets put down for a week or two or even months before its next use. With regular rechargeable batteries you’d then find them dead or very low on power and have to charge them again, and a full charge cycle at that. With Eneloop batteries you’d instead find that the batteries have just as much charge left as when you put the camera down two weeks ago. Even if you do recharge them, it won’t be anywhere near a full charge cycle. In the end Eneloop batteries will cost you less because you will be doing far fewer full charge cycles over the same period of time. So just go ahead and buy them. You won’t regret it.
5 Stars Rockstar Batteries
I used these batteries for my Canon S2 IS which require 4 juiced batteries. I was amazed that I was able to take about 400+ pictures before I need to charge my batteries. These batteries ROCK!
5 Stars Eneloop Power
This is a great little all-in-one starter pack for the new eneloop technology. The batteries last long and the included charger provides the necessary power refill. All that’s left to do is add more AA and AAA cells as needed.
5 Stars Great rechargeable batteries
Probably the best rechargeable batteries I’ve use so far. I use these for my camera flash unit as well as children’s toys all over the house. Good value.
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Silver
February 8, 2008 by DSLR Camera Review · Leave a Comment
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Silver
Its so easy to capture the magic of every moment when SD880 IS Digital ELPH comes along for the ride.
Theres a terrific sense of creative options for your photographic sense with a wide range of shooting
modes and a wide-angle 28mm lens–all because your camera sees the world without limits. Of course,
its a stylish point of view from a camera that merges up-to-the-moment performance with the art of
impeccable design.
