Following on from January’s news that Epson was releasing the Perfection 3200 flatbed scanner, Canon have followed suit with their equivalent model, the CanoScan 9900F. Both scanners offer a breakthrough 3200 x 6400 dpi scanning resolution. Though I guess it’s not quite as break-through for the Canon…!

Photo-i seem to have the only report on Canon’s Scanner at the moment; here’s a brief excerpt:

Website: photo-i

“Canon, leader in imaging technology, is pleased to announce the CanoScan 9900F a new flagship film capable flatbed scanner incorporating two significant technology firsts for Canon. An optical resolution of 3200 x 6400 dpi is achieved from a new 6-line Hyper CCD and a new advanced development of Canon’s own FARE automatic film retouching technology has been added called FARE level 2. These features combine to deliver unparalleled quality scans together with outstanding productivity making this the best quality, highest performance flatbed scanner yet from Canon. The CanoScan 9900F is aimed at the high-end photographer and graphic arts professional.”