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B&H used section usually has Epson V500 refurb units for $100. For web use for 120 film I use something that's not even that good.
I use Indie Film Lab. $8 a roll for C41 and B+W including high res scans (Pixel Height: 3,533 Pixel Width: 4,824)
When the roll is done, you simply download the scans.
They'll hold your negs and ship them in bulk after you've done a bunch of rolls, results in the minimum possible return shipping costs.
I would suggest you have a look at the Canoscan 8800 or 9000, they are pretty cheap, and you can get good results if you work at it:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/SCAN/CS9000/9000F.HTM
It really depends how much resolution and sharpness you need, but I think unless you have very high standards indeed, a flatbed can get very good results.
Thanks again for all the info everyone. I'll take a look and research a little on all the suggestions you've sent, but I'll probably end up going the v500 or v600 route to start with.
Next step is to get off my butt and clean the 635!
I just plain think that home scanning is a waste of both money and my time. Of course if you are only scanning for web... different story. My goal was to scan for print. I don't display my images on the web.
So it's already more expensive to scan at home, and I don't have any scanned images yet!
Amen!Bottom line: I'd rather spend my time shooting than scanning.
Scanning is definitely painstaking but not a waste of time and money for me. It takes patience, good techniques and a workflow that works best for you.
I prefer to scan only those 'with care' that I need for printing. High-res scans in TIFF from labs are expensive, especially ones from 120. But either jpeg scans or small print proofs from labs help me to decide which one need to be scanned with care.
For b&w, I would much rather wet print than spend hours fiddling with scanning. But then again quick scanning helps to identify frames that are the best picks and for web sharing.
As for E-6 slides from 120, I just get sad when I scan them. I would much rather project or at least view them by holding up against light.
My v500 is perfect for monitor/web use. If I should ever want a large print, I'll send it out. Don't sink too much $$$ into it. Until, that is, you get the bug ;p.