Scanning 4x5 Polaroids

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How large can 4x5 B&W ISO100 Polaroid prints be scanned and printed, and still look reasonably good? I know this is subjective, but I've seen 4x5 Polacolor prints that are quite acceptable when reproduced photographically as 16x20 dye transfers. TIA

-- Bill (bmitch@comcast.net), May 20, 2002

Answers

C'mon out there, you aren't trying! I was curious about this, too. Can't somebody send an answer?

-- Wayne Campbell (wtcamjr@aol.com), May 22, 2002.

I've scanned 4x5 polaroids and printed them out 20x24 (epson) and they look really nice, they are not tack sharp but very nice. I use a epson 1100 flatbed, the big trick is to keep dust from sticking to them when they are drying, not some much a prob for b/w which dry very fast but big concern for slow drying color. Give it a try it won't hurt.

-- doug (doug@ajenda.com), May 22, 2002.

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