Film scanner?

[brians]

I've got GAS for a budget film scanner, requirements is that they're wired through USB, under $120, and they don't have to be prosumer or anything fancy. It can be a flatbed with 35mm and slide adapters.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

-Brian

 

[ZeissFan]

If you can find one, the older HP PhotoSmart Scanner is pretty darn good. Dynamic range is a bit limited, and it could be quicker. But quality was always very good. I regret selling mine. I think it maxed out at 2400 dpi, which again was not too bad.

Downside: 35mm only.

 

[Kat]

I've been looking around, too, I think the Epsons are the best cheap options with slide capability.

 

[kiev4a]

I've got GAS for a budget film scanner, requirements is that they're wired through USB, under $120, and they don't have to be prosumer or anything fancy. It can be a flatbed with 35mm and slide adapters.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

-Brian

Abot the only one I know of in that price range is the Pacific Image 1800 dpi scanner. It did the job if you didn't need big enlargements but was somewhat tempermental.

 

[brians]

Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate it 🙂

 

[Scarpia]

The CanoScan 8400 is supposed to be very good and sells for about $135.00 new.
Good luck.
kurt M.

 

[brians]

Thanks Scarpia, I've been looking at the CanoScan lines, and have found that this one is pretty reasonable and good for purchasing.

 

[RJBender]

Abot the only one I know of in that price range is the Pacific Image 1800 dpi scanner. It did the job if you didn't need big enlargements but was somewhat tempermental.

I read the reviews in a few camera magazines when it was first introduced and almost bought one. Check out Cnet:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4545-3136_7-30480723.html?tag=tab

R.J.