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  Q. fim scanner vs. flatbed scanner

Asked by Eric Priddy    (K=561) on 9/27/2003 
I am in need of a scanner and need to get some recommendations.

I would prefer a dedicated film scanner that is capable of scanning 35mm, 4x5 and 6x6, but the price of such scanners presents a problem for me.

Is there a flatbed scanner that has a built in film scanner that is capable of taking multiple formats of film that provides a quality scan? Is it possible with a flatbed to scan and create multiple files from a negative strip with a single pass or do these types of scanners require a seperate scan for each frame?

I am somewhat flexible on price, but need to keep it below $350

Thanks for the help and suggestions,
Eric


    



 Ash Mishra   (K=34) - Comment Date 9/27/2003
Eric,

Have you tried ebay for a film scanner? I saw a Canoscan 4000LS here in Canada for $300 CDN, which is excellent value considering the quality of scans it produces.

Ash





 Brendon Cordero   (K=3524) - Comment Date 9/28/2003
For your price range and film format. Epson flatbed scanners are considered the best for the money.
Go to www.photographyreview.com and www.circuitcity.com for reviews.





 Brendon Cordero   (K=3524) - Comment Date 9/28/2003
Espon's is considered their best at your price range.





 Brendon Cordero   (K=3524) - Comment Date 9/28/2003
Opps! Epson's 3200 is considered the best at your price range.





 Chris Lauritzen   (K=14949) - Comment Date 9/29/2003
Eric,

In the price range your looking your only choice is a flatbed scanner. I would look at the Epson line of scanners as theay are getting good reviews. If your interesting in buying used then I would checkout used prices on either Canon or Minlota film scanners.

One thing to keep in mine is your not going to get as good a scan with a flatbed as you would a true film scanner.




Jan Symank
 Jan Symank  Donor  (K=22030) - Comment Date 10/5/2003
Epson perfection 3200 is working very well, I use it for my 6x6cm slides. You can use it for 35mm up to 9x12.
For 35mmm I use minolta 5600 Filmscanner because the resolution is much higher.
So you can purchase Epson 3200, and later "ischallah" a filmscanner.




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