Negative and slide scanner

[ulyssescat]

I haven't got a huge budget,about £150 maximum.Whats a good scanner to buy for that amount.I dont think I would ever print more than 12x8 or something like that.Any ideas.......?????

Ulyssescat

 

[JoeFriday]

hi ulysses.. the first question we'd need to answer is whether you're going to scan strictly 35mm film or will you want to do medium format, too?

 

[sherm]

ulysses:

if it's going to be a dedicated film scanner you can't beat the Minolta Scan Dual IV. 3200 DPI resolution produces terrific results. I realize that Minolta has shut down their camera division, but there's plenty of service outlets. BTW the Scan DualIV is strictly for 35mm

 

[ulyssescat]

Hi guys,
I just want to scan 35mm negs and slides.I have had a few people point me in the direction of the Plustek optic 7200 saying it has won loads of awards etc.Anyone used this baby???

Ulyssescat

 

[IGMeanwell]

I have never used the Plustek...

I suggest the Epson Perfection series ... you can get the 3590 for $150 USD

The 4490 (does 35mm and medium format) for $200USD

both models have 4900 DPI and an automatic 35mm negative loader

I have had great luck with my 3590

 

[dmr]

if it's going to be a dedicated film scanner you can't beat the Minolta Scan Dual IV. 3200 DPI resolution produces terrific results. I realize that Minolta has shut down their camera division, but there's plenty of service outlets. BTW the Scan DualIV is strictly for 35mm

I would second this recommendation! Great performance at a great price and easy to set up and use. Many of those in my gallery were scanned with this.

 

[ulyssescat]

Great stuff,thanks guys,I will check all these models out on the net

Ulyssescat

 

[aad]

If you just want negatives, or even mostly negatives, the Epson 4490 (and I guess 4990) are great both in quality and ease of use. The Minolta SD IV will pull more detail out of slides, but is a little more fiddly. You can see some shots on another thread.