Best Scanner

[Ponsoldt]

I am in the market for a scanner. I would like to get one that does both photos and negatives. I would also rather not spend more then a few hundred. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Bill

 

[Pherdinand]

how many are the few for you?
And what currency?

 

[FrankS]

I recently bought a Canon Canoscan 8400F that I'm happy with. It scans photos and film. With 35mm film, it holds 2 strips of 6 frames. With 120 film, it holds 3 6x6 frames at one time. $230Cdn

scanned from 35mm neg:

 

[FrankS]

Ummm, my other scans were sharper!

 

[xvvvz]

The Epson 4490 at $160ish plus shipping and after rebate is another scanner that will scan photos, 35 mm and 120 which offers a lot of value for the money.

Doug
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www.BetterScanning.com

 

[RObert Budding]

If you only scan 35mm, get a Nikon Coolscan V (over your budget but worth saving for a while). Couple that with a cheap flatbed for prints. Better yet, buy a flatbed first and then add a film scanner later if you feel you need one.

 

[TimBonzi]

I also use a Canon Canonscan 8400F. Scans of prints and negatives (both color and B&W) are great. Just take the time to learn the advanced control screens.

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Virtually all the Epson flatbeds are good for photos and film scanning. A Epson 2450 used is probably a steal right now. good luck