How much is a drum scanner?
A new drum scanner costs on the low end, $16,000 (4000 dpi) and on the high end (11,000 dpi) about $65,000. This usually does not include the drums, ($1500 – $2500 each), drum mounting stations ($1500 – $3000) , or software ($1500 – $4000). So when you add it all up, it gets expensive Vs. lower-end flat bed scanners.
What is drum scanner?
Drum scanners provide the ultimate in scanning quality and resolution and are widely used for commercial graphics production as well as applications that turn photos into posters and wall-sized images. (Image courtesy of ICG North America.) Transparencies can be taped or clipped onto the drum.
How much does a 35mm film scan cost?
Process & Scan Pricing:
| Type | B&W Scans | ECN-2 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm | Normal – $18 Large – $21 X-Large – $24 | Normal – $16 Large – $21 X-Large – $26 |
| 120 | Normal – $15 Large – $18 X-Large – $21 | Normal – $16 Large – $21 X-Large – $26 |
| 220 | Normal – $25 Large – $29 X-Large – $34 | – |
| 4 x 5 | Normal – $17 Large – $21 | – |
What technology do drum scanners use?
photomultiplier tube (PMT)
Drum scanners are used by the publishing industry to capture incredibly detailed images. They use a technology called a photomultiplier tube (PMT). In PMT, the document to be scanned is mounted on a glass cylinder. At the center of the cylinder is a sensor that splits light bounced from the document into three beams.
Who made the drum scanner?
Russell A. Kirsch
The first image scanner developed for use with a computer was a drum scanner. It was built in 1957 at the US National Bureau of Standards by a team led by Russell A. Kirsch. The first image ever scanned on this machine was a 5 cm square photograph of Kirsch’s then-three-month-old son, Walden.