phisto
Member
I am thinking getting a scanner but i know my wife's not gonna be too happy if i get a 'huge' flatbed scanner to place on our already small study table....
Has anyone tried the tower type kinda dedicated film scanner that's typically sold for under $100 brand new? How's the scanning quality? I am not too concern about the included programs though. I have photoshop in my pc.
Has anyone tried the tower type kinda dedicated film scanner that's typically sold for under $100 brand new? How's the scanning quality? I am not too concern about the included programs though. I have photoshop in my pc.
thegman
Veteran
Why not put the model you're looking at into Flickr, will likely be a lot of example scans.
tammons
Established
Most likely junk. Basically inside is a 5mp CCD chip that takes a photo of the film. That said you dont get a true 5mp worth of film info, more like 3mp.
I have not tried one of the tower jobs though.
That is just from reading reviews.
For 35mm film you would be better off buying a used film scanner.
I saw a Canon FS4000 the other day for $250 and it delivers some nice images from what I understand.
Also saw a Used medium format microtek 120 TF scanner for $650.
Better than most any flatbed under $5000.
Then there is the plustek etc etc.
After that maybe an Epson V600, but dont expect real 4000 dpi film scan quality out of it.
I have not tried one of the tower jobs though.
That is just from reading reviews.
For 35mm film you would be better off buying a used film scanner.
I saw a Canon FS4000 the other day for $250 and it delivers some nice images from what I understand.
Also saw a Used medium format microtek 120 TF scanner for $650.
Better than most any flatbed under $5000.
Then there is the plustek etc etc.
After that maybe an Epson V600, but dont expect real 4000 dpi film scan quality out of it.
chrishayton
Well-known
i love my nikon coolscan iv. payed £240 for it, no doubt itll be cheaper in the US
Nate Butler
Established
I use a Minolta Dual Scan IV. It's smaller than a tower or flatbed scanner, and I am happy with the quality of scans it produces. However, you're limited to 35mm and APS (with an optional adapter). I paid about $225 for mine on eBay.
stompyq
Well-known
Don't waste your money. I bought a coolscan 4000ED for $300 a few months ago online (guy turned out to be local so i saved some money on shipping too). Look for a deal. You'll pay a little more on ebay but they are well worth it
phisto
Member
The older Coolscan and equivalent will be pretty expensive to ship to me in Singapore due to the weight so i dun think i will want that...
What about Canoscan Lide 700f? Is it any good?
Plustek? Good?
What about Canoscan Lide 700f? Is it any good?
Plustek? Good?