Originally posted by timw4mail Since high-resolution scans can command quite a premium from a photo lab, I would like to look into getting my own film scanner.
Feature-wise I would like:
- 35mm film scanning
- Print scanning is a nice to have, but not required
- 20+ Megapixel scan per frame
- Would also be nice to have Tiff or Raw output
Suggestions?
If you really need 20+ megapixel detail, you need a scanner capable of around 4000 dpi optical resolution scanning.
Most scanners will output any file size you want, but all scanners are limited by the mechanical and optical system. For example, my Epson V750-M will easily output 6400dpi scans (around 55 megapixels), but in reality it is only capable of resolving around 2400-3000 dpi of detail.
I doubt the Wolverine scanner you liinked will provide 4000 dpi of actual detail.
If you actually need 20+ megapixel scans, the Primefilm will likely work, or look at one of the Plustek dedicated 35mm scanners.
Or like Rob suggested, look into older dedicated 35mm scanners from Canon, Nikon, or Minolta, but the OEM software is an issue with those scanners, so you would probably need to also buy Vuescan.
I have used a Minolta Scan Dual IV (3200 dpi), but I very much prefer my Epson V750-M.
IMO, the Epson software is way easier to learn, and actually much better software.
I have made (and sold) 12"x18" prints from 35mm scans done with the V750, and I think they look great.