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titrisol · 08-05-2008, 03:22 AM

I would consider a used Minolta scanner for 35mm film
you can probably get them cheaper than $200 and use VueScan software with it.

If you plan to buy new go to VueScan and Silverfast websites and check the compatibility charts.

Originally Posted by KungPOW

I've started to look for a scanner. I know next to nothing about scanners, but I do know what I want to do. I am hoping someone could help me out with some advice and/or some examples.

* I plan to scan film (135 format), primarily B/W. usually ISO 200-400
* I might want to scan slides, and colour film, but this is a low priority.
* The digital output will primarily be used on the web.
* If I need a high quality scan, I will get it done at a Lab.

I would like to spend less then $250.00. This I expect will limit me to flatbed scanners. I'm not expecting a flatbed to perform like a $600.00 slide scanner, and I don't think I need that level of resolution with the negatives I plan to scan.

At the moment the top contender is the Epson V500. In another thread, I saw some examples of B/W scanned output, and it looked good to me.

Anyone have experience with this scanner? How is the software? Does anyone have any other exapmles they could share? Any other models I should consider?

Thanks in advance,

Eric.

08-05-2008, 03:22 AM	#2
titrisol Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ROTTERDAM/Quito and anywhere in between Gallery Photos: 2 Posts: 166	I would consider a used Minolta scanner for 35mm film you can probably get them cheaper than $200 and use VueScan software with it. If you plan to buy new go to VueScan and Silverfast websites and check the compatibility charts. Originally Posted by KungPOW I've started to look for a scanner. I know next to nothing about scanners, but I do know what I want to do. I am hoping someone could help me out with some advice and/or some examples. * I plan to scan film (135 format), primarily B/W. usually ISO 200-400 * I might want to scan slides, and colour film, but this is a low priority. * The digital output will primarily be used on the web. * If I need a high quality scan, I will get it done at a Lab. I would like to spend less then $250.00. This I expect will limit me to flatbed scanners. I'm not expecting a flatbed to perform like a $600.00 slide scanner, and I don't think I need that level of resolution with the negatives I plan to scan. At the moment the top contender is the Epson V500. In another thread, I saw some examples of B/W scanned output, and it looked good to me. Anyone have experience with this scanner? How is the software? Does anyone have any other exapmles they could share? Any other models I should consider? Thanks in advance, Eric. __________________ Spottie Spottie Spotless Spottie