Suggestion Scanners

carljmi · 07-31-2011, 06:01 PM

I've spent the better part of the day looking for a nice scanner for converting my 35mm film. Then it struck me to come here and check but there isn't(or am I blind?) any standard review area for scanners. I think it would be useful to have something like that in the accessories in the review section.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-31-2011, 06:44 PM

Good idea, but most scanners aren't available that long before a replacement model is out.

carljmi · 07-31-2011, 07:55 PM

Yeah, but when new ones come out they are usually based upon an older model, which would give on a good idea as to what to buy.

TomK · 07-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Your best bet to get the latest information and specific to just what you want is to post a question on this board in the appropriate forum.
You should mention just what you want to do - scan 35mm slides? scan 35mm negatives? scan any other sizes? scan any prints? etc.
You will get a variety of answers at a variety of prices and you will get actual user evaluations and experiences.
A database would soon be outdated and does not give multiple user feedback.
Good luck in your search!

07-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#1
carljmi New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Scanners I've spent the better part of the day looking for a nice scanner for converting my 35mm film. Then it struck me to come here and check but there isn't(or am I blind?) any standard review area for scanners. I think it would be useful to have something like that in the accessories in the review section.

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07-31-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Good idea, but most scanners aren't available that long before a replacement model is out.

07-31-2011, 07:55 PM	#3
carljmi New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 10 Original Poster	Yeah, but when new ones come out they are usually based upon an older model, which would give on a good idea as to what to buy.

07-31-2011, 08:33 PM	#4
TomK Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 281	Your best bet to get the latest information and specific to just what you want is to post a question on this board in the appropriate forum. You should mention just what you want to do - scan 35mm slides? scan 35mm negatives? scan any other sizes? scan any prints? etc. You will get a variety of answers at a variety of prices and you will get actual user evaluations and experiences. A database would soon be outdated and does not give multiple user feedback. Good luck in your search!