dfoo
Well-known
So, how long do you think these scanners practically last before they're screwed? I suspect the SA-21 film loader would be the first thing to break down, due to the motor. Any reliability reports in the field?
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Don't know about the 5000, but my 8000-ED is 7 yrs old and has scanned many thousands of negatives with no problems at all.
I scanned about 300 rolls with my (now sold) Coolscan V without any problems at all, and only sold it to upgrade to a Coolscan 5000. As expected, my Coolscan 5000 is going strong too.
Chris101
summicronia
I imagine that some moving part would be the first to go, but my 5000 is still whirring alone error free!
historicist
Well-known
I worry more about Nikon Scan than the Scanner...
dfoo
Well-known
Thats what VMs are for my good man 