Best Mac Friendly Film Scanner?

[Creagerj]

Hello All,
I'm looking for a film scanner that is Intel-Mac comparable and reasonable priced (Under $300). Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?

 

[doolittle]

Epson Perfection V series work fine with osx afaik

 

[andydg]

I've been using a Canon 8800F with good results. If I want more detailed scans I'll revert to my Nikon V.

 

[j j]

Is there a film scanner that is not compatible with Mac when using Vuescan?

 

[thegman]

Depends, if you're shooting medium format, then you'll want a flatbed, maybe an Epson V600? If you're shooting 35mm, check out the Plustek models, or get on eBay and look at the Minolta Dimage series.

If you get a second user scanner, check for compatibility with Vuescan, and also I'd make sure it's USB not SCSI, you can get adaptors, but it's likely more pain than it's worth.

 

[iamzip]

I've had no problems with the Epson 4490. If you're looking for a reasonably priced flatbed, check out the Epson clearance store for a refurbished model.

 

[capito]

I use a Nikon Coolcan V ED and it works quite well without any additional drivers with Vuescan. I'm just not sure what the going rate of the Coolscan is and if it will fit your budget.

 

[TareqPhoto]

V750 here, no problem on Mac, with all the scanning softwares i have [Epson Scan, VueScan, SilverFast].

 

[gshybrid]

If you go with vuescan here is a list of scanners that will work... it's a big list. There are a few notes about using mac osX as well.

supported scanners

 

[Mackinaw]

My Nikon Coolscan V and Epson 4490 work well with my newish (spring, 2010) Mac Mini.

Jim B.