I am told though that with ICC profiling systems in the hands of a knowledgeable person this can supposedly accommodated. However, this article is based on my personal experience with scanning color transparency material, not negative film. However, as this article will explain, in certain cases , flatbeds can rival a good drum scanner. The key is to first clearly define your objectives in your scanning. Then, becomes much easier to understand what products and services are best for your needs.
Lets explore the pros and cons of each.
There are no flatbeds I am aware of that can scan at resolutions this high. All film have small scratches and dust that appear exaggerated when scanning for big enlargement factors. In addition to Newton Rings the detail of the scan is much more obvious under a wet mount. The wet fluid forms a wet-seal between the top and bottom surface of the film. In addition to removing scratches and dust, wet mounts also blend film grain to make it unnoticeable.