SEEING A FUTURE IN SCANNERS

New technological heights

For the moment, film still claims a firm place in the production process. And if you are considering a scanner upgrade, it's an opportune time to make an investment. "Scanner prices are moving downward and becoming more competitive," Rogers reports. "Mid-range scanners are becoming more of a commodity product, although high-end drum scanners with high optical resolution and Dmax over 4.0 are adding automation and software advances."